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...2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-20 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-21 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-22 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-23 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-26 2.1.12 Rear I/O top cover installation 2-27 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-28 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-30 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-31 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-31 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-32 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-35 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 2-20 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-21 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-22 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-23 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-26 2.1.12 Rear I/O top cover installation 2-27 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-28 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-30 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-31 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-31 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-32 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-35 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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... CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-F 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 https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot Intel® Z790 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 x PCIe...
... CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-F 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 https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot Intel® Z790 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 x PCIe...
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... output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Premium audio capacitors - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - ROG STRIX Z790-F 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.
... output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Premium audio capacitors - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - ROG STRIX Z790-F 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.
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... on the next page) ix M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 heatsink backplate - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ROG STRIX Z790-F 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 connector 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®with up to 30W PD Fast-charge...
... on the next page) ix M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 heatsink backplate - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ROG STRIX Z790-F 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 connector 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®with up to 30W PD Fast-charge...
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...) x CPU Socket lever protector - Aura Creator - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II) - ProCool II - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Compatible with PD Fast-charge Support - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ...
...) x CPU Socket lever protector - Aura Creator - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II) - ProCool II - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Compatible with PD Fast-charge Support - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ...
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... the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. xi ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
... the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. xi ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - 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...
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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-F 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 DDR5 fan holder 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 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-F 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 DDR5 fan holder 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-1 The 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, to...
... on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-1 The 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, to...
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DIMM slots 3. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 2.0 header 11. Start button 16. Q-LEDs 20. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 21. 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 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-3 Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Aura RGB header 13. Front Panel Audio header 15. Thunderbolt™ header 19. M.2 Slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Thermal Sensor header 18. Expansion slots 4. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Addressable ...
DIMM slots 3. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 2.0 header 11. Start button 16. Q-LEDs 20. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 21. 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 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-3 Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Aura RGB header 13. Front Panel Audio header 15. Thunderbolt™ header 19. M.2 Slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Thermal Sensor header 18. Expansion slots 4. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Addressable ...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-5 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.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-5 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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Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
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... / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 6. M .2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - 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 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors: -
... / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 6. M .2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - 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 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors: -
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Chapter 1 7. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX Z790-F 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. 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.
Chapter 1 7. If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX Z790-F 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. 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.
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... system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed 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-F GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard.
... system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed 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-F GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard.
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...support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user guide refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS...
...support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user guide refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS...
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... 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable 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. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at...
... 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable 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. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at...
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... menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-3 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. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update...
... menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-3 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. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update...
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... enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support...
... enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support...
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....asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. If one drive to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. 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...
....asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. If one drive to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. 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...
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... outlet on , the user is connected. - End-users and installers must not be provide with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-F 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 complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating...
... outlet on , the user is connected. - End-users and installers must not be provide with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-F 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 complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating...