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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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... from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your retailer. Severe burns can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. If you are..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are using...
... from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your retailer. Severe burns can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. If you are..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are using...
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... prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of...
... prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of...
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... [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - GameFirst VI - Aura Sync - Turbo app - TPU - 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...
... [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - GameFirst VI - Aura Sync - Turbo app - TPU - 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...
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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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... any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take...reference only. Failure to do so may cause 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
... any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take...reference only. Failure to do so may cause 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
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1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 ROG FPS-II card 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 ROG FPS-II card 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...;, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for other sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The product warranty does ...
... contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...;, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for other sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The product warranty does ...
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A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. 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 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2.
A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. 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 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2.
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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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... the cable is for connecting the VRM Heatsink fan on the integrated heatsink. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... the cable is for connecting the VRM Heatsink fan on the integrated heatsink. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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6. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chipset Fan ...
6. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chipset Fan ...
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... data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • The USB13 header only supports 1 additional USB port. • The USB 2.0 connectors are ...located on the ROG FPS-II card, and are only available when the ROG FPS-II card is purchased separately. 12. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for ...
... data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • The USB13 header only supports 1 additional USB port. • The USB 2.0 connectors are ...located on the ROG FPS-II card, and are only available when the ROG FPS-II card is purchased separately. 12. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for ...
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Chapter 1 13. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system ... motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI...
Chapter 1 13. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system ... motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI...
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Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the 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 Chapter 1 15. AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you install...
Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the 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 Chapter 1 15. AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you install...
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... to connect the power button when the ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card is not installed to set to pins 1-2 to the power button pins on the F_PANEL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power Button header The Power Button header allows you to the motherboard. You can choose whether to connect the... power button to either the PWR_BTN header or to use the default CPU voltage setting. Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the ROG FPS-II ...
... to connect the power button when the ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card is not installed to set to pins 1-2 to the power button pins on the F_PANEL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power Button header The Power Button header allows you to the motherboard. You can choose whether to connect the... power button to either the PWR_BTN header or to use the default CPU voltage setting. Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the ROG FPS-II ...
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Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. • The thermal sensor is purchased separately. • The Thermal Sensor header T_SENSOR2 is located on the ROG FPS-II card, and is only available when the ROG FPS-II card is installed. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 19.
Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. • The thermal sensor is purchased separately. • The Thermal Sensor header T_SENSOR2 is located on the ROG FPS-II card, and is only available when the ROG FPS-II card is installed. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 19.
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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. Chapter 2 ...designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Letting go of the load lever immediately after 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...
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. Chapter 2 ...designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Letting go of the load lever immediately after 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...
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Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation LGA1200 LGA1700 • We 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 cooling system. • Push-pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this motherboard.
Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation LGA1200 LGA1700 • We 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 cooling system. • Push-pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this motherboard.