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...2.1.6 Motherboard installation 2-15 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-16 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-17 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-18 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-19 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-21 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-22 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-24 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-24 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-25 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-28 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-28 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS...
...2.1.6 Motherboard installation 2-15 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-16 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-17 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-18 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-19 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-21 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-22 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-24 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-24 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-25 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-28 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-28 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS...
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...; Z590 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on Wi-Fi models. resolution of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * Refer to www.intel.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMI™ 2.0*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support DisplayPort 1.4 with max...
...; Z590 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on Wi-Fi models. resolution of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * Refer to www.intel.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMI™ 2.0*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support DisplayPort 1.4 with max...
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... be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel®11th & 10th Gen Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for PCIe mode SSD in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. any other CPUs M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260...
... be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel®11th & 10th Gen Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for PCIe mode SSD in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. any other CPUs M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260...
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... Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x VRM heatsink Fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) ix Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Audio...
... Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x VRM heatsink Fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) ix Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Audio...
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...+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS HYDRANODE - 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. (continued on the next page) x M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Code - M.2 heatsink - Clear CMOS button - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - AURA RGB header(s) - SafeSlot AURA Sync...
...+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS HYDRANODE - 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. (continued on the next page) x M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Code - M.2 heatsink - Clear CMOS button - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - AURA RGB header(s) - SafeSlot AURA Sync...
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... software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) xi ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - ASUS...
... software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) xi ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - ASUS...
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xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Assistant fan (40mm) 1 x Screw package for cooling kit 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x Cable tie 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x ROG STRIX stickers 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Assistant fan (40mm) 1 x Screw package for cooling kit 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x Cable tie 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x ROG STRIX stickers 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, 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. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-1 Failure...
... install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, 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. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-1 Failure...
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Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is fully inserted into the header. • For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. 4. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-9
... on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is fully inserted into the header. • For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. 4. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-9
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...™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be disabled. • Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 7. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 11th Core™ processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. •...
...™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be disabled. • Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 7. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 11th Core™ processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. •...
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... onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 8. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to [AHCI Mode...
... onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 8. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to [AHCI Mode...
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... press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While...
... press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. While...
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... boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS...
... boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS...
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... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. •...
... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. •...
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... arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the...
... arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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... BIOS version for the BIOS file. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ590E.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...
... BIOS version for the BIOS file. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ590E.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...
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... code. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-5 Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup...
... code. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-5 Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup...
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... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series...
... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series...
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... No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Appendix A-4 Appendix System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is...
... No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Appendix A-4 Appendix System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is...