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Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI
Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI
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...ROG STRIX Z790-E 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 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Additional cooling kit installation 2-16 2.1.6 Motherboard... 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...
...ROG STRIX Z790-E 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 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Additional cooling kit installation 2-16 2.1.6 Motherboard... 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...
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... or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Operation safety • Before installing the... correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to ...
... or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Operation safety • Before installing the... correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to ...
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... in this user guide. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. ...
... in this user guide. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. ...
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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-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...
xii 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...
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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install... switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take...
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install... switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take...
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1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... socket to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1. DO NOT install a CPU designed for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...requests only if the motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for other sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The product warranty does...
... socket to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1. DO NOT install a CPU designed for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...requests only if the motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for other sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The product warranty does...
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DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3.
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... pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header. 4. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN5 AIO_PUMP Max. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
... pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header. 4. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN5 AIO_PUMP Max. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
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...power supply. 5. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you to connect your motherboard to ensure the system stability. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both 8-pin power plugs....or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted....
...power supply. 5. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you to connect your motherboard to ensure the system stability. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both 8-pin power plugs....or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted....
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-13 USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 10.
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-13 USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 10.
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...), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct...based LED strips. Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the ...
...), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct...based LED strips. Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the ...
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... remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up when the system is powered on the... motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable ...
... remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up when the system is powered on the... motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable ...
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... one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to this header. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-17 Set to pins...
... one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you to set to pins 1-2 to this header. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-17 Set to pins...
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The thermal sensor is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 18.
The thermal sensor is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. Chapter 1 18.
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... Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-23
... Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of the BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 1-23
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... Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 2-1 The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load ... but the installation steps 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 ...
... Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI 2-1 The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load ... but the installation steps 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 ...
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LGA1200 LGA1700 • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on 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 cooling system. • Push-pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this motherboard. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
LGA1200 LGA1700 • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on 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 cooling system. • Push-pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this motherboard. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation