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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-F 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 2-32 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 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-F 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 2-32 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 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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... SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. (continued on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). 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...
... SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. (continued on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). 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...
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...Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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. Gold-plated audio jacks - Premium ...
...Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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. Gold-plated audio jacks - Premium ...
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Q-DIMM - M.2 heatsink - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - 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... 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design -
Q-DIMM - M.2 heatsink - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - 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... 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design -
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... CMOS button - Compatible with AI Overclocking - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - SafeSlot - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync - Power Saving - DIGI+ VRM - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual...
... CMOS button - Compatible with AI Overclocking - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - SafeSlot - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync - Power Saving - DIGI+ VRM - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual...
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ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 ... 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. xi Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of...
ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 ... 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. xi Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of...
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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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ROG STRIX Z790-F 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. Chapter 1 7. 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.
ROG STRIX Z790-F 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. Chapter 1 7. 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.
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... the installation steps are for LGA1700 socket only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a 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...
... the installation steps are for LGA1700 socket only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a 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...
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible 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...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible 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...
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For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 2-29
For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 2-29
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Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly ... except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that are needed for settings and options. Please refer to instability or boot failure...
Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly ... except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that are needed for settings and options. Please refer to instability or boot failure...
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...setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such ...to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press Right arrow key to switch to the Folder field. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey .
...setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such ...to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press Right arrow key to switch to the Folder field. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey .
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....asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. 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. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI...
....asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. 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. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI...
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...in accordance with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI A-1 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. C onnect the equipment into an outlet on ,... from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a particular installation. 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...
...in accordance with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI A-1 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. C onnect the equipment into an outlet on ,... from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a particular installation. 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...