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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 2-16 2.1.9 Front...
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 2-16 2.1.9 Front...
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ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Sonic Radar III - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - DIGI+ VRM - Turbo app - Power ...Sync - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II) - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - Aura RGB header - 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 ...
ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Sonic Radar III - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - DIGI+ VRM - Turbo app - Power ...Sync - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II) - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - Aura RGB header - 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... severe damage to avoid touching the 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 The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove...
... severe damage to avoid touching the 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 The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove...
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Chapter 1 2. 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. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-5
Chapter 1 2. 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. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-5
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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.... Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. 6. Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply...
.... Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. 6. Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply...
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...strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 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. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. •... of 500 LEDs. The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct...
...strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 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. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. •... of 500 LEDs. The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct...
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... the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). 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 and color will vary with LED strip. • If your...
... the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). 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 and color will vary with LED strip. • If your...
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...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. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1
...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. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1
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... 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 cooling system. • 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...
... 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 cooling system. • 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...
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... from the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-7 To install an M.2 to M.2_1(SOCKET3) slot 1. If the thermal pad on the bottom heatsink. Chapter 2 2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
... from the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-7 To install an M.2 to M.2_1(SOCKET3) slot 1. If the thermal pad on the bottom heatsink. Chapter 2 2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
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SATA_M_CON PANEL_M_CON SATA_M_CON PANEL_M_CON Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-13 2.1.5 ROG FPS-II card installation Installing the ROG FPS-II card The ROG FPS-II card is installed to the SATA_M_CON and PANEL_M_CON USB Type-C® connectors on the motherboard to the ROG FPSII card or the USB Type-C® connectors. • The... two (2) USB Type-C® ports (SATA_M_CON and PANEL_M_CON) are only for the ROG FPS-II card. DO NOT force the ROG FPS-II card onto the ...
SATA_M_CON PANEL_M_CON SATA_M_CON PANEL_M_CON Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-13 2.1.5 ROG FPS-II card installation Installing the ROG FPS-II card The ROG FPS-II card is installed to the SATA_M_CON and PANEL_M_CON USB Type-C® connectors on the motherboard to the ROG FPSII card or the USB Type-C® connectors. • The... two (2) USB Type-C® ports (SATA_M_CON and PANEL_M_CON) are only for the ROG FPS-II card. DO NOT force the ROG FPS-II card onto the ...
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...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 complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes... more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. You can ...
...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 complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes... more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. You can ...
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.... Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. For more hard disk drives. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus...
.... Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. For more hard disk drives. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus...