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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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-F GAMING Series specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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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.... Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x4 mode(s) - resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.asus.com for any updates. Intel® Z590 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) /...and memory frequency support depends on the next page) vii Please refer to www.asus.com for any updates *** Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the CPU types. ...
.... Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x4 mode(s) - resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.asus.com for any updates. Intel® Z590 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) /...and memory frequency support depends on the next page) vii Please refer to www.asus.com for any updates *** Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the CPU types. ...
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.... * When M.2_4 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 1 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...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 ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - 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...
.... * When M.2_4 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 1 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...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 ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - 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...
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...1 x USB Type-C® ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 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 ...2.0 ports (continued on the next page) ix Rear optical S/PDIF out port - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features: - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Gold-plated audio jacks ...
...1 x USB Type-C® ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 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 ...2.0 ports (continued on the next page) ix Rear optical S/PDIF out port - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features: - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Gold-plated audio jacks ...
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M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - AURA RGB header - RAMCache III - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ button - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG Exclusive Software - GameFirst VI - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Anti-virus software (continued on...
M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - AURA RGB header - RAMCache III - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ button - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG Exclusive Software - GameFirst VI - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Anti-virus software (continued on...
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... 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. xi Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. AURA Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
... 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. xi Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. AURA Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
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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-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. xiii
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ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-9 4. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to the fan headers. Insufficient air ...flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully ...
ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-9 4. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to the fan headers. Insufficient air ...flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on water cooling device. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully ...
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... (RAID)]. • When M.2_4 is operating in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 8. If... storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-13
... (RAID)]. • When M.2_4 is operating in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 8. If... storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-13
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Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting...
Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting...
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Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is for all persons. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector 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. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-21
Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is for all persons. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector 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. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-21
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Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-F 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-F 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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Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO ... update. The term "BIOS" in 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 the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. DO ... update. The term "BIOS" in 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 the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
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... updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder field. 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to update the BIOS without...press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-3 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized ...
... updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder field. 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to update the BIOS without...press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-3 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized ...
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.... RAID 10 is 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. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID.... Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-5
.... RAID 10 is 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. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID.... Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-5
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.../TV technician for this transmitter must not be provide with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification...
.../TV technician for this transmitter must not be provide with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification...