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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary vii Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 ...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 configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary vii Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 ...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 configurations 3-5 iii
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...Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Intel® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5066(OC) /...ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus...
...Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Intel® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5066(OC) /...ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus...
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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... supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard // TUF LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel ...
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... supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard // TUF LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel ...
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PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-DIMM - M.2 Q-Latch - 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...header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design -
PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-DIMM - M.2 Q-Latch - 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...header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design -
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... 2x2 with AI Cooling II) - Output: 5/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A - Turbo app - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Sonic Radar III - TPU - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - Support: up to 30W charging - M.2 heatsink - PC Cleaner (continued on the next page) x M.2 heatsink backplate - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Aura Sync...
... 2x2 with AI Cooling II) - Output: 5/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A - Turbo app - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Sonic Radar III - TPU - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - Support: up to 30W charging - M.2 heatsink - PC Cleaner (continued on the next page) x M.2 heatsink backplate - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Aura Sync...
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.... • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR UEFI...
.... • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR UEFI...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x R OG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties package 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x R OG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties package 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xii
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ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-11 If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices 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 the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7.
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-11 If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices 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 the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7.
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..., LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. The...
..., LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. The...
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting...
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ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-25 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is for all persons. 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 the same for reference only. The illustration above 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.
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-25 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is for all persons. 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 the same for reference only. The illustration above 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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For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-27
For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-27
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... default BIOS settings except 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 interface that requires further BIOS settings or update... with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-1
... default BIOS settings except 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 interface that requires further BIOS settings or update... with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-1
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...! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... the Exit menu or press hotkey . Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility...
...! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... the Exit menu or press hotkey . Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility...
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...all applications to a second drive. 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 3-5 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum ... advantages of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration...
...all applications to a second drive. 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 3-5 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum ... advantages of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration...
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... all persons and must be installed and operated in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the limits..., pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-1
... all persons and must be installed and operated in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the limits..., pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-1