Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME Users Manual English

Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME Manual

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    Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS
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    Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 Warranty...A-16 ASUS contact information A-18 Service and Support A-18 iv
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    dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers
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    ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology
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    ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M)
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    ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port 1 x USB 3.2 6-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4
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    ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features 1 x OSC sense header 12 x - Start button - Slow Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Code - Q-Connector -
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    ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME specifications summary Special Features Software Features Aura Sync - ROG Aura Sync backplate - Aura RGB header - Addressable Gen 2 headers Dual BIOS Color OLED 2" Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W charging* - Output: 5/9/15/20V
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    ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11
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    Connectors with shared bandwidth A A A Configuration 1 2 3 PCIEX16(G5)_1 x16 x8 x8 A PCIEX16(G5)_2 - x8 N/A M.2_1 (CPU attached) - - x4 • M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled. • When installing a PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 SSD,
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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG Fan Controller ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink ROG True Voltician Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME motherboard 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable 1
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    the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-1
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    1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-29 1-30 1-31 1+31 1-32 1-32 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-3
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    are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the
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    Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-5
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    vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Please refer to the following table for the recommended VGA configuration. PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-7
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    cool the system. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. For
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    rate, and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your . You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-9
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    Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are The PD_12V_PWR connector provides additional power for your PCIe X16 slots. To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector (PD_12V_PWR) else only
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    disabled. • The M.2 slots for M.2_2 and M.2_3 are inverted, please flip the M.2 module upside down when installing an M.2 to these M.2 slots. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-11
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    do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is notched to fit in only one orientation. Ensure that the notch on your card is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. • DIMM.2 module supports PCIe 4.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260
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    Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-13
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    11. Thunderbolt™ 4 port The Thunderbolt™ 4 port allows you to connect a Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C® cable and provides data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    separately. • For PD 3.0 / QC 4+ support, ensure to connect the 6-pin PD_12V_PWR connector. • PD 3.0 up to DC 5V/3A 60W fast charging technology is only supported on CC Logic Devices. • In S5 (Soft Off State) PD 3.0 and QC 4+ only provide power delivery of up to 10W. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-15
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    Chapter 1 13. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product
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    provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-17
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    up to two (2) LED strips. Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with a maximum the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED
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    you to connect RGB LED strips. Chapter 1 The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-19
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    BCLK frequency. Chapter 1 To use the BCLK buttons, Runtime BCLK OC needs to be enabled in the BIOS first. 18. BIOS Switch button This motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Press the BIOS Switch button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate which BIOS is
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    on or off to the button. This button set to [Reset] by default. You can assign a different function to this button in the BIOS settings. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-21
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    Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 21. LN2 Mode jumper Set to pins 2-3 to optimize the motherboard to remedy the cold-
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    22. OSC Sense header The OSC Sense header is reserved for the ROG True Voltician card and allows you to monitor the fluctuations of the CPU voltage. Chapter 1 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-23
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    23. ProbeIt Measurement Points The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings using a voltage information. The illustration above is for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points may differ by model. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    to achieve a successful POST. Chapter 1 25. RSVD switch and header The RSVD switch and header is reserved for ASUS-authorized technicians only. Please ensure the RSVD switch is set to Disabled. Setting this switch to Enabled may result in damages to your system. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-25
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    to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Chapter 1 27. Slow Mode switch The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking settings. Enable the Slow Mode switch during LN2 benching to decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing you to keep track of
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    28. Start button Press the Start button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). Chapter 1 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-27
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    29. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED
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    of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. The thermal sensor is both the True highest and True lowest voltages of the Vcore. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-29
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    a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details. 1-30 Chapter
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    's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 34. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS chip is currently in use. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 1-31
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    Chapter 1 35. Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. 36. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected.
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    and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU releasing the load lever. Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to your motherboard. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME
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    Chapter 2 Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before locking the lever latch under the retention tab. Failure to do so may cause damages to your system when installing the cooling system. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-3
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    LGA1700 • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or
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    ® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 W_PUMP+1/2 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-5
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    2.1.3 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled • The M.2 is purchased separately. For M.2_1 1. Loosen the screws from the heatsink. 1 1 Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-7
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    2. Gently lift and swivel the heatsink away from the M.2 slot. The heatsink has a cable connected to the motherboard, ensure not to pull on the heatsink as this may result in damages to the cable. 2 Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    position so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. D. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. E. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-9
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    For 2280 length A. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch at the 2280 position so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. B. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. C. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. D. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter
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    screw stand to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. D. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. E. Secure your M.2 using the bundled screw. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-11
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    pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 5. Replace the heatsink. We strongly recommend installing the motherboard into the chassis before replacing the M.2_1 heatsink, as one of the motherboard screw holes used to secure the motherboard to the chassis will not be reachable if the M.2_1heatsink is replaced
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    M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. 5. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. 6. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-13
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    pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 8. Replace the heatsink. We strongly recommend installing the motherboard into the chassis before replacing the M.2_2 and M.2_3 heatsink, as two of the motherboard screw holes used to secure the motherboard to the chassis will not be reachable if the M.2_2 and M.2_3
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    holder • You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm/50mm x 50mm/60mm x 60mm fans onto the fan holder if you require additional cooling for your motherboard. • The fan is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-15
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    ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. This instruction is for reference only, please place the amount of screws according to your installation situation. Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten
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    connect the 8-pin power plug or both 8-pin power plugs. The PD_12V_PWR connector provides additional power for your PCIe X16 slots. To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector (PD_12V_PWR) else only 27W will be supported. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-17
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    2.1.8 SATA device connection OR Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® This connector will 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-19
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    2.1.10 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x4 cards Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    should release the expansion card so that you can remove it with ease. The illustration below is for reference only. The motherboard and PCIe Slot Q-Release button may differ between models, but the steps for using the PCIe Slot Q-Release remain the same. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-21
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    2.1.11 DIMM.2 installation • Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 Chapter 2 8 10 9 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is notched to fit DIMM.2 module supports PCIe 4.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe storage devices. • These sockets support IRST ( pads. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-23
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    -Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons.
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    Chapter 2 2.1.13 ROG FAN CONTROLLER installation The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-25
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    Chapter 2: Basic Installation ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P OR EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB Chapter 2 2-26
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    better compatibility and stability. 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Manually rename the file as MZ790E.CAP, or launch the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-27
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    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 2-28 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Press this button connecting your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-29
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    Chapter 2 * Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Speed LED Status OFF OFF GREEN ORANGE Description No link 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
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    Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to 2-channel Speakers Connect to 4-channel Speakers Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-31
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    Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less than enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 2-33
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    Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS " in this user guide refers to "UEFI the motherboard service personnel. BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME
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    . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS
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    or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Left arrow key ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 3-3
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    file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or MZ790E.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Turn on the system
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    of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME 3-5
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    Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-1
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    not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is
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    for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-3
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    Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error
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    Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-5
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    Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
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    simplement dans un secteur mal couvert par le réseau. d. Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-7
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    BCT của Việt Nam. Türkiye RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the motherboard in
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    verified for the use in connection with this product. Never use accessories for other products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-9
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    relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below: UK UKCA RF Output
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    de conformité de l'UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site internet suivant : https://www.asus.com/support/. Dans la plage de fréquence 5150-5350 MHz, le Wi-Fi est restreint à une utilisation en ânia (LT), Alemanha (DE), Países Baixos (NL), Espanha (ES). Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-11
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    é znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese https://www.asus.com/support/. V zemích uvedených v tabulce je provoz sítě Wi-Fi ve frekvenčním NL DE LT IE IS( ASUSTek Computer Inc 2014/53/ΕE https://www.asus.com/support/. Το WiFi 5150-5350MHz a Wi-Fi 6E LPI 5945 έως 6425
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    citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: https://www.asus.com/support/. Wi-Fi darbība 5150-5350 MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras norādī (LT), Alemanha (DE), Países Baixos (NL), Espanha (ES). Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-13
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    äggande kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i direktiv 2014/53/EU. Fullständig text av EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på https://www.asus.com/support/. WiFi som använder 5150-5350 MHz kommer att begränsas för användning inomhus i de länder som anges i tabellen: a. Wi-Fi 6E-enheter med
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    ASUSTek Computer Inc 2014 / 53 / EU https://www.asus.com/support/. Wi-Fi 5150-5350 a LPI) Wi-Fi 6E 5945 6425 BE BG CY CZ EE FR IS IE LT DE MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 20 dBm 20 dBm 19 dBm 11 dBm 21 dBm 13 dBm * Receiver category 1 Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-15
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    le informazioni sulla garanzia, visitare https://www.asus.com/it/support. R: ASUS • ASUS • ASUS ASUS. ASUS https://www.asus.com/ru/support/. DA: ASUS garantioplysninger • ASUS tilbyder en valgfri handelsmæssig garanti. • ASUS forbeholder sig retten til at fortolke bestemmelserne
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    thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến hoặc giới hạn các quyền theo Bảo lãnh pháp lý. Để biết tất cả các thông tin bảo hành, vui lòng truy cập https://www.asus.com/vn/support Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME A-17
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    ) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support. Appendix A-18 Appendix
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