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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ... 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ... 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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...DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMI™... PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* - resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology* * Support varies with max. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the next page) vii CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Intel®...
...DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMI™... PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* - resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology* * Support varies with max. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the next page) vii CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Intel®...
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ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA ...slot will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. Intel® 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Intel® Z590 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type.... * When M.2_4 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5...
ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA ...slot will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. Intel® 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Intel® Z590 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type.... * When M.2_4 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5...
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...3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and...High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 -
...3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and...High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 -
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... - ProCool II - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - SafeSlot AURA Sync - M.2 Q-Latch - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - 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...
... - ProCool II - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - SafeSlot AURA Sync - M.2 Q-Latch - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - 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...
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... Creator - RAMCache III - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Overwolf - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - EZ update DAEMON Tools MyAsus WinRAR UEFI...
... Creator - RAMCache III - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Overwolf - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - EZ update DAEMON Tools MyAsus WinRAR UEFI...
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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. xv
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.... • For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.... Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. These are not jumpers! ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING...
.... • For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.... Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. These are not jumpers! ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING...
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... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. 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...
... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. 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...
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...; Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation...
...; Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation...
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Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 2-21 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 2-21 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
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Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 2-23 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 2-23 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
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...device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID ...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 ...
...device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID ...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 ...
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Select the...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ... the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Select the...
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...configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-5 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. For more hard disk drives. If one drive to ...data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of...
...configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series 3-5 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. For more hard disk drives. If one drive to ...data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of...
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...from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this transmitter must be installed to the following measures: - Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series A-5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying ... to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-...
...from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this transmitter must be installed to the following measures: - Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING Series A-5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying ... to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-...