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... 2.1.6 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 2.1.11 Rear I/O top cover installation 2-26 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-27 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-29 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-30 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-30 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-34 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
... 2.1.6 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 2.1.11 Rear I/O top cover installation 2-26 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-27 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-29 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-30 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-30 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-34 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
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.... • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek...
.... • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek...
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....asus.com/support. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please 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 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports...
....asus.com/support. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please 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 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports...
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... port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) viii Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS...
... port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) viii Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS...
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... Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS button - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features 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 +12V Power connectors Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®...
... Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS button - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features 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 +12V Power connectors Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®...
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....0 ROG Exclusive Software - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) x Output: 5/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Turbo app - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG CPU-Z - Aura RGB header - DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Creator - TPU - Power Saving - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Sonic Radar III - GameFirst VI - SafeSlot - Compatible with AI Overclocking - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary...
....0 ROG Exclusive Software - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) x Output: 5/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Turbo app - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG CPU-Z - Aura RGB header - DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Creator - TPU - Power Saving - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Sonic Radar III - GameFirst VI - SafeSlot - Compatible with AI Overclocking - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary...
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... ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please scan the QR Code for installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers...
... ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please scan the QR Code for installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers...
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... object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. The pin names depend on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-1
... object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. The pin names depend on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-1
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... RGB header 13. Thermal Sensor header 17. Q-LEDs 19. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. M.2 Slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. System Panel header 16. 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 1-3 CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Expansion slots 4. DIMM slots 3. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. Power connectors 6. Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header 18. CPU socket 2. Fan and Pump...
... RGB header 13. Thermal Sensor header 17. Q-LEDs 19. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. M.2 Slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. System Panel header 16. 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 1-3 CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Expansion slots 4. DIMM slots 3. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. Power connectors 6. Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header 18. CPU socket 2. Fan and Pump...
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... / 22110 storage devices. - The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Intel® 13th & 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...
... / 22110 storage devices. - The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Intel® 13th & 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...
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You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 7.
You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 7.
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...on compatibility. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 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 the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header The Thunderbolt™ card can support up to 9V devices when the 6-pin PCIe power connector is connected. • Please visit the official website of your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector...
...on compatibility. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 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 the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header The Thunderbolt™ card can support up to 9V devices when the 6-pin PCIe power connector is connected. • Please visit the official website of your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector...
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The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. Plug the 24-pin power connector to the motherboard and turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 5. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that...
The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. Plug the 24-pin power connector to the motherboard and turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 5. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Insert the USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that...
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... with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for the first time 1. Monitor b. System power 6. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. At power on the chain) c. Chapter 2 2.5 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights...
... with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for the first time 1. Monitor b. System power 6. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. At power on the chain) c. Chapter 2 2.5 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights...
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... failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update...
... failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update...
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... menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot 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. Do this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys...
... menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot 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. Do this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys...
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... the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press Right arrow key to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that...
... the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press Right arrow key to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that...
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... BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup...
... BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to a second drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 Two hard disks perform the same...
... more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to a second drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 Two hard disks perform the same...
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... in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI A-1 However, there is connected. -
... in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI A-1 However, there is connected. -