ASRock Z790 Pro RS WiFi User Manual

ASRock Z790 Pro RS WiFi Manual

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    your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation e-mail: [email protected] ASRock EUROPE B.V. e-mail: [email protected] ASRock America, Inc. e-mail: [email protected] Scan the QR code
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    Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Block Diagram 10 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing
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    2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 47 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2, M2_3 and M2_4) 51 2.16 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows® 53
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    you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z790 Pro RS WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z790 Pro RS WiFi User Manual • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional
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    more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion Slot CPU: • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x16 mode* Chipset: • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode* • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE4)* • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi Audio LAN Wireless LAN USB • 1 x eDP 1.4, supports max. resolution up to Full HD 60Hz • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz •
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    Port • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage CPU: • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* Chipset: • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi BIOS Feature OS Certifications • 3 x Addressable LED Headers** • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1
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    IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN M2_1 33 PCIE1 PCIE2 RoHS WiFi-802.11ax Module CMOS Battery M2_WIFI AUDIO CODEC SUPER I/O PCIE3 M2_2 M2_4 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 1 USB32_TC1 USB32_4_5 Intel Z790 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 M2_3 BIOS ROM BOOT CPU DRAM VGA
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    Back Side View Z790 Pro RS WiFi EDP1 34 7
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    No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) 7 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (
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    1.4 I/O Panel 1 2 Z790 Pro RS WiFi 4 3 5 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 2 Antenna Ports 3 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 4 Line In (Light Blue)** 5 Front Speaker (Lime)** 6 Microphone (Pink)** 7
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    Slot x2 DDR5 Slot x2 Gen5 x16 Gen4 x4 PCIE2(Gen 5 x16 Slot) M2_1 Gen4 x4 PCIE3 (Supports TBT4 AIC) Gen4 x4 Gen4 x4 M2_2 M2_3 Gen4 x4 M2_4 480Mb/s+Gen3x1 Intel AX210/AX211(WiFi 6E) CNVio Gen3 x1 PCIE1( x1 Slot) Gen3 x1 PCIE4( x1 Slot) Gen3 x1 RTL8125BG(2.5G LAN
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E +
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    WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. Step 3 Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in the
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
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    2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi 4 5 6 7 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15
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    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 16 2 CPU_FAN
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5
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    2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 1 Z790 Pro RS WiFi 323:2(5:(/5(/'(' 32:(+5'6:'/('5(6(76: 2 HDD LED RESET SW 3$1(/ System Panel Header 10 9 Front Panel Wires Power SW (-) B Power SW (+) RESET SW (+) D RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) A Power LED (+)
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    2.5 Installing the Motherboard 20
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    2.6 Installing SATA Drives 1 Optical Drive SATA Drive 2 Z790 Pro RS WiFi SATA Data Cable 21
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    3 4 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector 22
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    2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 1 Z790 Pro RS WiFi CLICK! 23
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    Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the
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    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices Z790 Pro RS WiFi 25
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    2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors $7;9 $7;3:5 26
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    2.10 Power On 1 2 Z790 Pro RS WiFi 3 4 27
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    2.11 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 28) CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
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    Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 19) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- 30
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    SATA3_0 SATA3_2 SATA3_4 SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_5 Z790 Pro RS WiFi Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0) (see p.6, No. 15)( No. 20) (SATA3_7) (see p.6, No. 21) These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. SATA3_7
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    USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 23) (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.6, No. 22) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR USB_7_8 USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR 32
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB32_4_5) (see p.6, No. 12) (19-pin USB32_6_7) (see p.6, No. 10) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_6_7 Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+
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    Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC1) (see p.6, No. 11) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports. USB32_TC1 USB Type-C Cable 34
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 32) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the
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    Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 33) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 24) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 25) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.6, No. 8) (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.6, No. 7) This motherboard provides five 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please
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    ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 9) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATXPWR1 12 24 1 13 38
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 2) This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX
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    SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 17) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital
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    1 Z790 Pro RS WiFi Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.6, No. 29) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE3 (default slot). TB1 41
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    do so may cause damages to motherboard components. 1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 42
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 30) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 26) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.6, No. 27) These headers are used to connect Addressable
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    do so may cause damages to motherboard components. 1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/ GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters. 44
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi eDP Signal Connector (40-pin EDP1) (see p.7, No. 34) This connector on the bottom side of the motherboard is for an LCD monitor that supports an internal embedded DisplayPort (eDP). *Please refer to page 53 for further instructions on how to adjust the brightness. PIN SIGNAL 1
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    2.13 Post Status Checker Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or storage is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning normally. BOOT CPU DRAM VGA 46
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi 2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2
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    Step 3 1 Before installing a M.2 SSD 2 module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. 1 *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. B A B A Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi B NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the
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    next to the M.2 connector (3). *Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com 50
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2, M2_3 and M2_4) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Sockets (M2_2~4, Key M) support type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step
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    to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: 52 http://www
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    Z790 Pro RS WiFi 2.16 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows® This section explains how to change screen brightness in Windows® when you use an eDP panel. The following is a setup example for Windows® 11. Setup procedures may vary from different operating systems. Setup Guide Step 1 Right click
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    Step 3 You might also see another check box displayed: Help improve battery by optimizing the content shown and brightness. Select the check box to turn on the content adaptive brightness control if needed. 54
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    without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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    in, and licensed in accordance with, an enclosed license.txt file or other text or file. (e) Intel has no obligation to provide any support, technical assistance or updates for the Software. OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHTS. Title to all copies of the Software remains with Intel or its
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    U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software is a commercial item (as defined in 48 C.F.R. 2.101) consisting of commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation (as those terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212), consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R 227.7202-1
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    replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
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    the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: http://www.asrock.com ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle
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    Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function WiFi Bluetooth Frequency 2400-2483.5 MHz 5150-5250 MHz 5250-5350 MHz 5470-5725 MHz 2400-2483.5 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
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