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Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI
Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI
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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-I 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 ROG FPS-II card installation 2-13 2.1.6 Motherboard installation 2-14 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.8 SATA device connection...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-I 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 ROG FPS-II card installation 2-13 2.1.6 Motherboard installation 2-14 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.8 SATA device connection...
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.... ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in the BIOS under the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu. ** Install ROG FPS-II Card to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM modules may vary between CPU types. Storage Ethernet Total supports 2 x ...www.asus.com for the memory support list. 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary depending on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications ...
.... ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in the BIOS under the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu. ** Install ROG FPS-II Card to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM modules may vary between CPU types. Storage Ethernet Total supports 2 x ...www.asus.com for the memory support list. 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary depending on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications ...
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... (Total 2 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A) ROG FPS-II C (Total 3 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers supports 3 additional USB 2.0 ports ROG High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4050 - 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...
... (Total 2 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A) ROG FPS-II C (Total 3 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers supports 3 additional USB 2.0 ports ROG High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4050 - 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...
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Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - ProCool II - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x ... Gen 1 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 2 x USB Type-C® connectors to Install ROG FPS-II card ROG FPS-II card 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Front Panel header 1 x Alternative PCIe ...
Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - ProCool II - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x ... Gen 1 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 2 x USB Type-C® connectors to Install ROG FPS-II card ROG FPS-II card 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Front Panel header 1 x Alternative PCIe ...
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...x FlexKey button 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Volume Control Knob with AI Cooling II) - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync - PC Cleaner MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR (continued on the next page) x GameFirst...VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) ROG Exclusive Software - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking - TPU - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio...
...x FlexKey button 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Volume Control Knob with AI Cooling II) - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync - PC Cleaner MyAsus Norton 360 for Gamers WinRAR (continued on the next page) x GameFirst...VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) ROG Exclusive Software - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking - TPU - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio...
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ROG STRIX Z790-I 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®...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. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as ...
ROG STRIX Z790-I 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®...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. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
... power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
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... 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. Power Button header 18. 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 Chipset Fan header 7. M.2 Slot 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 11. Alternative PCIe Mode switch 15. System Panel header 19. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Fan...
... 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. Power Button header 18. 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 Chipset Fan header 7. M.2 Slot 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 11. Alternative PCIe Mode switch 15. System Panel header 19. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Fan...
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Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. 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. Chapter 1 2.
Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. 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. Chapter 1 2.
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Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-I 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-I 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.
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... allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. 6. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is inadequate. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for connecting the chipset fan on the integrated heatsink. We recommend...
... allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. 6. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is inadequate. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for connecting the chipset fan on the integrated heatsink. We recommend...
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.../s port The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 10. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 9. You can create 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. The USB 3.2 Gen... Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 • If you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port on the ROG FPS-II card, and are only available when the...
.../s port The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 10. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 9. You can create 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. The USB 3.2 Gen... Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 • If you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port on the ROG FPS-II card, and are only available when the...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 13. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 13. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip ...
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... the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-15 AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the...
... the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-15 AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the...
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ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin ... power, and blinks when the system is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on the ROG FPS-II card, and is only available when the ROG FPS-II card is installed. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to the power button...
ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin ... power, and blinks when the system is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on the ROG FPS-II card, and is only available when the ROG FPS-II card is installed. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to the power button...
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...releasing it may vary with models, 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 the user. The ... section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard.
...releasing it may vary with models, 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 the user. The ... section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard.
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To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system.
To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system.
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... 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...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CHA_FANP ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-5
... 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...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CHA_FANP ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-5