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...18 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-19 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-20 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-21 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-22 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-25 2.1.11 ROG Reusable Cable Organizer 2-26 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-27 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-29 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-30 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-30 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-34 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
...18 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-19 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-20 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-21 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-22 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-25 2.1.11 ROG Reusable Cable Organizer 2-26 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-27 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-29 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-30 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-30 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-34 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
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ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vii Intel® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5...
ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vii Intel® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5...
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... heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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...
... heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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...
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... free trial) - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - AURA Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II) - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) x BIOS FlashBack™ button - ProCool II - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - AURA RGB header - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Clear CMOS button - ROG CPU-Z - DTS® Sound...
... free trial) - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - AURA Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II) - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) x BIOS FlashBack™ button - ProCool II - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - AURA RGB header - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Clear CMOS button - ROG CPU-Z - DTS® Sound...
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ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 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 installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and...
ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 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 installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and...
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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 . • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 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 . • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure...
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DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-5
DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-5
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Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
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... PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both 8-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-9 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard...
... PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both 8-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-9 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard...
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You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-11 If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-11 If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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.... ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal...
.... ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal...
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Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-25 The illustration above is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 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 ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-25 The illustration above is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 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 ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
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... BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Plug the 24-pin power connector to the motherboard and turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If this motherboard. 2. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-27 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to turn on the system). 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you download a BIOS file...
... BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Plug the 24-pin power connector to the motherboard and turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If this motherboard. 2. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-27 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to turn on the system). 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you download a BIOS file...
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... BIOS setting. 2-34 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn...
... BIOS setting. 2-34 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn...
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... versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS 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 details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS...
... versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS 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 details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS...
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... options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this option only 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 the default...
... options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this option only 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 the default...
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... Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 3-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot...
... Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 3-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot...
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... the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ790H.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. 3.4 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...
... the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ790H.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. 3.4 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...
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... other drive. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 3-5 Two hard disks perform...
... other drive. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 3-5 Two hard disks perform...
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.... Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI A-1 HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment generates, uses and can...
.... Appendix ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI A-1 HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment generates, uses and can...