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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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ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the next page) vii Please refer to www.intel.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Intel® 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x4 mode(s) Intel® Z590 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation 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™ 2.0*** * Graphics specifications may...
ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the next page) vii Please refer to www.intel.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Intel® 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x4 mode(s) Intel® Z590 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation 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™ 2.0*** * Graphics specifications may...
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... party SSDs installed in PCHattached slots. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio 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 ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in both CPU-attached and...
... party SSDs installed in PCHattached slots. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio 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 ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in both CPU-attached and...
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...Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 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 USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) ix SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
...Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 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 USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) ix SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
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...GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS HYDRANODE - 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - GameFirst VI - M.2 Q-Latch - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Software Features Miscellaneous 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio...
...GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS HYDRANODE - 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - GameFirst VI - M.2 Q-Latch - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Software Features Miscellaneous 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio...
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... installation guide and FAQ. 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 ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change...
... installation guide and FAQ. 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 ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Fan holder 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 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.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Fan holder 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 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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... 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. Failure... the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-1
... 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. Failure... the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-1
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ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. 3.
ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. 3.
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... connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-9 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans...
... connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-9 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans...
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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. 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. • Intel® 10th Core™ processors: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242...
...; 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. 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. • Intel® 10th Core™ processors: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242...
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... BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 8. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows 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. If you to [AHCI Mode] by default...
... BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 8. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows 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. If you to [AHCI Mode] by default...
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... install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices...
... install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices...
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.... In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. This may have risks. We recommend you to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. If the BIOS program is completed. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this motherboard. 3. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
.... In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. This may have risks. We recommend you to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. If the BIOS program is completed. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this motherboard. 3. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
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... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Press the power button for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Turn...
... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Press the power button for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Turn...
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DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Please refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores...
DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Please refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores...
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... options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility...
... options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility...
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... the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...
... the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/ support/. 2. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/ support/. 2. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values...
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... code. If one drive to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk...
... code. If one drive to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk...