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...2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-10 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-14 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-18 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-18 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-22 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-22 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS...
...2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-10 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-14 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-18 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-18 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-22 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-22 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS...
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... for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. 1 x HDMI™ 2.0** 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt™ video outputs * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Supports HDMI™ 2.0 with max. Memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode...
... for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. 1 x HDMI™ 2.0** 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt™ video outputs * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Supports HDMI™ 2.0 with max. Memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode...
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..., Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - LED-illuminated audio jacks - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Intel® SSDs installed in PCHattached slots. ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z590 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Raid function for front and...
..., Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - LED-illuminated audio jacks - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Intel® SSDs installed in PCHattached slots. ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z590 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Raid function for front and...
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...CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Special Features 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (1 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header...
...CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Special Features 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (1 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header...
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Skived Fin heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - AURA Sync - Pre-mounted I GAMING Series specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - ROG STRIX Z590-I /O shield - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - AURA RGB header(s) - RAMCache III - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - GameFirst VI - Overwolf - Two...
Skived Fin heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - AURA Sync - Pre-mounted I GAMING Series specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - ROG STRIX Z590-I /O shield - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - AURA RGB header(s) - RAMCache III - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - GameFirst VI - Overwolf - Two...
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... BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit Mini-ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series specifications...
... BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit Mini-ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series specifications...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Panel cable 1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Panel cable 1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
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xii Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xii Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging...
ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging...
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Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Q-LEDs Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-3 SATA 6GB/s port 8. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Fan and Pump headers 5. Clear CMOS header 14. AURA RGB header 13. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. M.2 slot 7. Expansion slots 4. Thermal Sensor header 17. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. System Panel header 16. AURA Addressable Gen2 header 12.
Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Q-LEDs Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-3 SATA 6GB/s port 8. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Fan and Pump headers 5. Clear CMOS header 14. AURA RGB header 13. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. M.2 slot 7. Expansion slots 4. Thermal Sensor header 17. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. System Panel header 16. AURA Addressable Gen2 header 12.
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... 1 Situation 2 1. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_1 3 (x8+x4+x4) 2 (x8+x8) - M.2_1 1 (x4) 1 (x4) • Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. • M.2_1 is only supported with Intel® 11th Core™ processors. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-7 Failure to the following table for the Hyper M.2 configurations. 3.
... 1 Situation 2 1. PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_1 3 (x8+x4+x4) 2 (x8+x8) - M.2_1 1 (x4) 1 (x4) • Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. • M.2_1 is only supported with Intel® 11th Core™ processors. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-7 Failure to the following table for the Hyper M.2 configurations. 3.
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... with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-9 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Chapter 1 5. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices.
... with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-9 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Chapter 1 5. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices.
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ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-11 If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with...
ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 1-11 If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with...
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... Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is enabled. Shut down your USB storage device. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. This may have risks. 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly. Manually rename the file...
... Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is enabled. Shut down your USB storage device. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. This may have risks. 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly. Manually rename the file...
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... short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. At power on the screen. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning...
... short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. At power on the screen. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning...
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... you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS...
... you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS...
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... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to ensure system compatibility...
... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to ensure system compatibility...
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... update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility...
... update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility...
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... and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/ support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS 1. Turn on the system...
... and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/ support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS 1. Turn on the system...
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... to a second drive. RAID 10 is best suited for this setup. If one drive to the entire system. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages of three identical hard disk drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 3-5 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations.
... to a second drive. RAID 10 is best suited for this setup. If one drive to the entire system. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages of three identical hard disk drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING Series 3-5 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations.