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Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI
Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI
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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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...(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ...specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1. **** VGA resolution support depends on the next page) vii 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...
...(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ...specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1. **** VGA resolution support depends on the next page) vii 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...
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...rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - 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 Bluetooth® version may ...
...rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - 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 Bluetooth® version may ...
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M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsink - 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 ...Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Clear CMOS button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink ...
M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsink - 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 ...Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Clear CMOS button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink ...
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ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features - Aura RGB header - Support: up to 30W charging - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Aura Creator - Fan Xpert 4 (with PD Fast-charge Support - Power Saving - PC Cleaner MyASUS Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - GameFirst...
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features - Aura RGB header - Support: up to 30W charging - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Aura Creator - Fan Xpert 4 (with PD Fast-charge Support - Power Saving - PC Cleaner MyASUS Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - GameFirst...
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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 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® 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 refer to the ASUS website for your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: xi ...
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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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... Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed 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 1-1
... Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed 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 1-1
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... 6Gb/s port 8. Aura RGB header 13. 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Q-LEDs 19. Fan and Pump headers 5. Thermal Sensor header 17. CPU socket 2. Expansion slots 4. Front Panel Audio...
... 6Gb/s port 8. Aura RGB header 13. 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Q-LEDs 19. Fan and Pump headers 5. Thermal Sensor header 17. CPU socket 2. Expansion slots 4. Front Panel Audio...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Chapter 1 2.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Chapter 1 2.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both 8-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power ...
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both 8-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power ...
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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. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide.
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 SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide.
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DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Chapter 1 10. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Chapter 1 10. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
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ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. Aura RGB header The Aura RGB header allows you install or ...
ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. Aura RGB header The Aura RGB header allows you install or ...
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... storage device or storage device add-on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect the system power button. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Press the power button to power up or blinks when data is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED) The 2-pin...
... storage device or storage device add-on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect the system power button. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Press the power button to power up or blinks when data is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED) The 2-pin...
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...-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card that supports Intel®'s Thunderbolt™ Technology, allowing you to connect Thunderbolt™-enabled devices to the PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to form a daisy-chain configuration. • The add-on compatibility.
...-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card that supports Intel®'s Thunderbolt™ Technology, allowing you to connect Thunderbolt™-enabled devices to the PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to form a daisy-chain configuration. • The add-on compatibility.
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.... • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter...
.... • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter...
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2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-3
2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI 2-3