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... ATX power connection 2-19 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-20 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-21 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-22 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-25 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-26 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-28 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-29 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-29 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-30 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-33 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID...
... ATX power connection 2-19 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-20 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-21 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-22 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-25 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-26 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-28 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-29 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-29 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-30 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-33 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID...
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... OptiMem III * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of supported peripherals. Storage Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for...
... OptiMem III * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of supported peripherals. Storage Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for...
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... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID...
... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID...
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...Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Special Features 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin...
...Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Special Features 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin...
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... - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Power Saving - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - Aura RGB header - Compatible with PD Fast-charge Support - DIGI+ VRM - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - M.2 heatsink backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with PD3.0 ROG...
... - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Power Saving - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - Aura RGB header - Compatible with PD Fast-charge Support - DIGI+ VRM - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - M.2 heatsink backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with PD3.0 ROG...
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ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor MyAsus Norton 360 for installation guide and FAQ. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the QR Code for Gamers WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI...
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor MyAsus Norton 360 for installation guide and FAQ. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the QR Code for Gamers WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI...
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... Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag...
... Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag...
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Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Front Panel Audio header 15. DIMM slots 3. Power connectors 6. M.2 Slot 7. Aura RGB header 13. Q-LEDs 19. System Panel header 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 2.0 header 11. CPU socket 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Thunderbolt™ header 18. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 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 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-20 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. CPU Over ...
Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Front Panel Audio header 15. DIMM slots 3. Power connectors 6. M.2 Slot 7. Aura RGB header 13. Q-LEDs 19. System Panel header 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 2.0 header 11. CPU socket 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Thunderbolt™ header 18. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 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 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-20 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. CPU Over ...
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... 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M .2_4 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as...
... 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M .2_4 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as...
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SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-11 Chapter 1 7.
SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-11 Chapter 1 7.
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...; Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices, and the TypeC_2 port can support up to the PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-23 Chapter 2 To install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on compatibility.
...; Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices, and the TypeC_2 port can support up to the PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-23 Chapter 2 To install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on compatibility.
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The illustration above is the same for reference only. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-25 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
The illustration above is the same for reference only. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-25 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
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... again. • If the light flashes for better compatibility and stability. 2. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-26 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. This may have risks. Manually rename the file as SZ790AD4.CAP, or launch...
... again. • If the light flashes for better compatibility and stability. 2. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-26 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. This may have risks. Manually rename the file as SZ790AD4.CAP, or launch...
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... the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up when you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-33 System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to let the system enter...
... the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up when you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-33 System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to let the system enter...
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... service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. 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 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly...
... service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. 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 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly...
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... system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after 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. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at...
... system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after 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. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at...
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... the latest BIOS file to the Folder field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3
... the latest BIOS file to the Folder field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3
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... a USB port. 5. Recovering the BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ790AD4.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 4. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The...
... a USB port. 5. Recovering the BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ790AD4.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 4. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The...
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... code. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 10 is required for this setup. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4...
... code. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 10 is required for this setup. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4...
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... interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules...
... interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules...