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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 support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard (continued on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel...
.... ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in the BIOS under the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu. ** Install ROG FPS-II Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard (continued on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel...
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...) 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 - ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC - 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...
...) 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 - ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC - 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...
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... PCIe Mode switch 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 heatsink backplate - CPU Socket lever protector - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) ix Q-DIMM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ProCool II -
... PCIe Mode switch 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 heatsink backplate - CPU Socket lever protector - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) ix Q-DIMM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ProCool II -
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ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Easy ...Sonic Radar III - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Power Saving - Turbo app - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - 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 ...
ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Easy ...Sonic Radar III - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Power Saving - Turbo app - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - 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 ...
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... specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xi 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...
... specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xi 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...
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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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... ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it 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 proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on a grounded antistatic pad or...
... ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it 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 proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on a grounded antistatic pad or...
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... slot 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. SATA 6Gb/s port 10. 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. Aura RGB header 16. Chipset Fan header 7. M.2 Slot 9. System Panel header 19. Power connectors 8. DIMM slots 3. Power Button header 18. CPU...
... slot 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. SATA 6Gb/s port 10. 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 12. Aura RGB header 16. Chipset Fan header 7. M.2 Slot 9. System Panel header 19. Power connectors 8. DIMM slots 3. Power Button header 18. CPU...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 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.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 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.
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Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-I 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-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
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... supply plugs are fully inserted. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is inadequate. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power...
... supply plugs are fully inserted. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is inadequate. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power...
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... download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 10. 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 only available when the ROG FPS-II card is purchased separately. USB... 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 located on the front panel. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module is installed. Before creating a RAID set, refer to ...
... download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 10. 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 only available when the ROG FPS-II card is purchased separately. USB... 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 located on the front panel. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module is installed. Before creating a RAID set, refer to ...
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... aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 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...
... aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 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...
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... motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting...
... motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting...
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...or soft-off Button header (PWRBTN) The 3-1 pin header allows you to reboot the system. Press the reset button to connect the System Power LED. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 Chapter 1 The System Panel header is installed. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the system power...power up or blinks when data 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 located on card. • Power Button/Soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings)....
...or soft-off Button header (PWRBTN) The 3-1 pin header allows you to reboot the system. Press the reset button to connect the System Power LED. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 Chapter 1 The System Panel header is installed. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the system power...power up or blinks when data 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 located on card. • Power Button/Soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings)....
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... 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. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. The motherboard layout may cause the...
... 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. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. The motherboard layout may cause the...
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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. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-3
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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