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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 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 2-31 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 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 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 2-31 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 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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... 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 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com...
... 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 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com...
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... Panel Jack-retasking - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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 LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The...
... Panel Jack-retasking - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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 LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The...
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...™ button - ProCool II (continued on the next page) ix Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - PCIe Slot Q-Release - CPU Socket lever protector - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin...intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - M.2 heatsink backplate - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow ...
...™ button - ProCool II (continued on the next page) ix Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - PCIe Slot Q-Release - CPU Socket lever protector - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin...intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - M.2 heatsink backplate - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow ...
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...with PD Fast-charge Support - TPU - PC Cleaner MyASUS Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Turbo app - Output: 5/9V max...Power Saving - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking - Fan Xpert 4 (with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features - SafeSlot - Compatible with AI Cooling II) -
...with PD Fast-charge Support - TPU - PC Cleaner MyASUS Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Turbo app - Output: 5/9V max...Power Saving - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking - Fan Xpert 4 (with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features - SafeSlot - Compatible with AI Cooling II) -
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... specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: xi 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...
... specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: xi 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...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 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 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 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.
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Before creating a RAID set, refer 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. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-11
Before creating a RAID set, refer 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. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-11
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... are for LGA1155, 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. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage...
... are for LGA1155, 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. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage...
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... 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 with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT AIO_PUMP ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-5
... 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 with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT AIO_PUMP ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-5
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The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-25 Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. 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 is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-25 Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. 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 is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
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...update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. If the BIOS program is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 3. This may have...application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to power on the power supply (no need to your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system,.... In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-27
...update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. If the BIOS program is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 3. This may have...application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to power on the power supply (no need to your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system,.... In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-27
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... BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
... BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
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...the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu ...press to the USB port. 2. Press Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
...the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu ...press to the USB port. 2. Press Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
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... RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from ...more hard disk drives. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the entire system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...
... RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from ...more hard disk drives. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the entire system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...
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... limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI A-1 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...
... limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI A-1 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...