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...installation 2-13 2.1.6 Motherboard installation 2-14 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 ROG STRIX HIVE 2-20 2.2.1 Connecting the ROG STRIX HIVE to the motherboard 2-20 2.2.2 Placing the ROG STRIX HIVE 2-21 2.3 BIOS update utility 2-22 2.4 EZ Mode AI OC 2-24 2.5 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.6 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.6.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.7 Starting up for the first time 2-27 2.8 Turning...
...installation 2-13 2.1.6 Motherboard installation 2-14 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 ROG STRIX HIVE 2-20 2.2.1 Connecting the ROG STRIX HIVE to the motherboard 2-20 2.2.2 Placing the ROG STRIX HIVE 2-21 2.3 BIOS update utility 2-22 2.4 EZ Mode AI OC 2-24 2.5 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.6 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.6.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.7 Starting up for the first time 2-27 2.8 Turning...
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ROG STRIX Z790-I 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 CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. Please refer to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb...
ROG STRIX Z790-I 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 CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. Please refer to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb...
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ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I GAMING WIFI are supported through the ROG STRIX HIVE. 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x U SB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A) (1 port supports ROG STRIX HIVE) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) viii ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC - Silver-plated audio jacks - Optical S/PDIF ...
ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I GAMING WIFI are supported through the ROG STRIX HIVE. 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x U SB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A) (1 port supports ROG STRIX HIVE) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) viii ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC - Silver-plated audio jacks - Optical S/PDIF ...
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Clear CMOS button - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-DIMM - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Thermal Sensor header...
Clear CMOS button - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-DIMM - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Thermal Sensor header...
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ROG CPU-Z - Power Saving - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Turbo app - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - PC Cleaner MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR (continued on the next page) x ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 header ROG STRIX HIVE 1 x USB Type-C® connects to Motherboard 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A with BIOS FlashBack...
ROG CPU-Z - Power Saving - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Turbo app - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - PC Cleaner MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR (continued on the next page) x ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 header ROG STRIX HIVE 1 x USB Type-C® connects to Motherboard 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A with BIOS FlashBack...
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... change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit Mini-ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS...
... change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit Mini-ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS...
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... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG FPS-II Card ROG STRIX HIVE Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG USB 2.0 splitter cable 1 x Panel Cable 1 x ROG FPS-II Card 1 x ROG STRIX HIVE 1 x USB Type-C® power connection cable 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x Rubber Package for M.2 1 x Q-Latch package for M.2 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x User guide If any of...
... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG FPS-II Card ROG STRIX HIVE Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG USB 2.0 splitter cable 1 x Panel Cable 1 x ROG FPS-II Card 1 x ROG STRIX HIVE 1 x USB Type-C® power connection cable 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x Rubber Package for M.2 1 x Q-Latch package for M.2 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x User guide If any of...
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.... • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • 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-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
.... • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • 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-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
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.../s port 10. Addressable Gen 2 header 14. Aura RGB header 16. M.2 Slot 9. CPU Over Voltage jumper 17. Thermal Sensor header Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-8 1-9 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 11. Power Button header 18. System Panel header 19. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. Alternative PCIe Mode switch 15. Power connectors 8. USB 2.0 header 13. CPU socket 2. Expansion slot 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. VRM Heatsink Fan...
.../s port 10. Addressable Gen 2 header 14. Aura RGB header 16. M.2 Slot 9. CPU Over Voltage jumper 17. Thermal Sensor header Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-8 1-9 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 11. Power Button header 18. System Panel header 19. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. Alternative PCIe Mode switch 15. Power connectors 8. USB 2.0 header 13. CPU socket 2. Expansion slot 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. VRM Heatsink Fan...
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... install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors: - M .2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2280 storage devices. - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset*: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2280 storage devices. * M .2_1 comes from the CPU. • If M.2_1 is set to [Auto mode] in the BIOS, PCIEX16(G5) will be configured in the BIOS under the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu...
... install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors: - M .2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2280 storage devices. - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset*: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2280 storage devices. * M .2_1 comes from the CPU. • If M.2_1 is set to [Auto mode] in the BIOS, PCIEX16(G5) will be configured in the BIOS under the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu...
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... a RAID 0, 1, and 5 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • The SATA ports are located on the front panel. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Before creating a RAID set, refer to 20 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module is installed. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector...
... a RAID 0, 1, and 5 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • The SATA ports are located on the front panel. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Before creating a RAID set, refer to 20 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module is installed. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector...
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Chapter 1 13. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and...
Chapter 1 13. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and...
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... power button cable to this header. Set to pins 2-3 to use the default CPU voltage setting. Power Button header The Power Button header allows you to set to pins 1-2 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the F_PANEL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 The CPU Over Voltage jumper is located on the ROG FPS-II card, and is only available when the ROG FPS-II card is not installed to connect the power button when the ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card is installed...
... power button cable to this header. Set to pins 2-3 to use the default CPU voltage setting. Power Button header The Power Button header allows you to set to pins 1-2 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the F_PANEL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 The CPU Over Voltage jumper is located on the ROG FPS-II card, and is only available when the ROG FPS-II card is not installed to connect the power button when the ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card is installed...
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... to use a USB 2.0 storage device to the motherboard. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. Manually rename the file as SZ790I.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to your USB storage device. 2.3 BIOS update utility To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the ROG STRIX HIVE to your motherboard. Shut down your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for this motherboard. 3.
... to use a USB 2.0 storage device to the motherboard. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. Manually rename the file as SZ790I.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to your USB storage device. 2.3 BIOS update utility To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the ROG STRIX HIVE to your motherboard. Shut down your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for this motherboard. 3.
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... process and results to the system's failure to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. 7. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-23 This may have risks. Wait...
... process and results to the system's failure to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. 7. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-23 This may have risks. Wait...
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... performance. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-1
... performance. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component 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 requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-1
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... 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 ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to turn the...
... 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 ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to turn the...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press the Left arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press the Left arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that...
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... the BIOS setting. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ790I.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive...
... the BIOS setting. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ790I.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive...
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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 the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use of a single disk...
....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 the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use of a single disk...