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...information...vi About this guide...vii WS Z390 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit... 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 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation...
...information...vi About this guide...vii WS Z390 PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit... 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 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation...
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...you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before ...connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
...you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before ...connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
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... find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
... find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x WS Z390 PRO motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS HB SLI™ bridge 1 x COM port bracket 1 x Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide 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 Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x WS Z390 PRO motherboard 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS HB SLI™ bridge 1 x COM port bracket 1 x Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x Motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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xiv Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiv Installation tools and components Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching...
... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching...
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... Chapter 1: Product Introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4... memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
... Chapter 1: Product Introduction Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to support dual-channel (4 DIMM) DDR4... memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0 x16_2 slot (max. at x8 mode) ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. at x4 mode) PCIE 3.0 x16_3 slot PCIE 3.0 x16_4 slot (max. at x8 mode) PCIE 3.0 x4_1 slot (max.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIE 3.0 x16_2 slot (max. at x8 mode) ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. at x4 mode) PCIE 3.0 x16_3 slot PCIE 3.0 x16_4 slot (max. at x8 mode) PCIE 3.0 x4_1 slot (max.
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x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • We recommend you connect an EATX 12V_3 cable when running CrossFireX™ ...
x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • We recommend you connect an EATX 12V_3 cable when running CrossFireX™ ...
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... system. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-9 Reset button Press the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to reboot the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with... a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2.
... system. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-9 Reset button Press the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to reboot the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with... a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2.
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... the MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you turn off . • Due to test one set the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds, then...details on the computer. II function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The switch is enabled by default, allowing memory re-training when the motherboard is unresponsive due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning...
... the MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you turn off . • Due to test one set the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds, then...details on the computer. II function. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The switch is enabled by default, allowing memory re-training when the motherboard is unresponsive due to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning...
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Refer to indicate the hard disk activity. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-13 3. Chapter 1 4. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. The LED does not light up ... as a starting point for more details. It blinks when data is being written into or read from case to case. • Please refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The actual cause may vary from the hard disk drive. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard...
Refer to indicate the hard disk activity. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-13 3. Chapter 1 4. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. The LED does not light up ... as a starting point for more details. It blinks when data is being written into or read from case to case. • Please refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The actual cause may vary from the hard disk drive. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard...
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U.2 connectors (U.2_1-2) This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. • When using a PCIe or SATA device in the M2X4_2 socket, U.2_2 connector will be ... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-15 2. Chapter 1 We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the M2X4_2 socket. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3.
U.2 connectors (U.2_1-2) This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. • When using a PCIe or SATA device in the M2X4_2 socket, U.2_2 connector will be ... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-15 2. Chapter 1 We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the M2X4_2 socket. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3.
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DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 7. Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 7. Connect the USB module cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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... of your water cooling kit to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the W_PUMP connector. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-19 8. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP; 4-pin W_PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1...
... of your water cooling kit to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the W_PUMP connector. ASUS WS Z390 PRO 1-19 8. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP; 4-pin W_PUMP; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1...
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... Introduction Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use...
... Introduction Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use...
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... connector is detached from the power supply. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED...in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up under the operating system. • The LED strip is aligned with ...
... connector is detached from the power supply. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED...in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up under the operating system. • The LED strip is aligned with ...