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...2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-18 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-19 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-20 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-21 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-24 2.1.12 Rear I/O top cover 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...
...2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-18 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-19 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-20 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-21 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-24 2.1.12 Rear I/O top cover 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...
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ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 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.com for any updates. ** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1. **** VGA resolution support depends...
ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 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.com for any updates. ** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1. **** VGA resolution support depends...
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...-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG STRIX Z790-E 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® v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. Gold-plated audio jacks - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type...
...-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG STRIX Z790-E 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® v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. Gold-plated audio jacks - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type...
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...], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - ROG STRIX Z790-E 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 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB...
...], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - ROG STRIX Z790-E 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 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB...
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... Optimization with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - DIGI+ VRM - ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Power Saving - CPU Socket lever protector - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Cooling II) - ROG CPU-Z - PC Cleaner MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR (continued on the next page) x BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - ProCool II - SafeSlot - Support: up to...
... Optimization with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - DIGI+ VRM - ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Power Saving - CPU Socket lever protector - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Cooling II) - ROG CPU-Z - PC Cleaner MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR (continued on the next page) x BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - ProCool II - SafeSlot - Support: up to...
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.... ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 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. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the QR Code for...
.... ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 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. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the QR Code for...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x VRM fan holder 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 graphics card holder 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...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x VRM fan holder 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 graphics card holder 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...
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...pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case... Product 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-E GAMING WIFI 1-1
...pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case... Product 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-E GAMING WIFI 1-1
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...; header 20. CPU socket 2. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. Alternative PCIe Mode switch 13. Front Panel Audio header 16. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Thermal Sensor header 19. M.2 Slot 7. CPU Over Voltage jumper 15. Q-Code LED 21. Q-LEDs 22. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 23. 8-pin Power Plug 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 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-23 1-24 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-3 Power connectors 6. Expansion slots...
...; header 20. CPU socket 2. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. Alternative PCIe Mode switch 13. Front Panel Audio header 16. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Thermal Sensor header 19. M.2 Slot 7. CPU Over Voltage jumper 15. Q-Code LED 21. Q-LEDs 22. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 23. 8-pin Power Plug 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 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-23 1-24 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-3 Power connectors 6. Expansion slots...
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Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-5 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. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-5 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. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-7
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-7
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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. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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... RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in this user guide refers to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to enable a more details on the screen...
... RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in this user guide refers to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to enable a more details on the screen...
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... system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup...
... system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup...
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... menu to the Folder field. 6. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices...
... menu to the Folder field. 6. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 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...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 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...
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... 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 you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance...
... 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 you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance...
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... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI...
... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI...
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... controller is in APIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep...
... controller is in APIC mode. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep...
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... ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End-users and installers must be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address... frequency energy and, if not installed and used for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to part 15...
... ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End-users and installers must be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address... frequency energy and, if not installed and used for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to part 15...