Motherboard Z790-AYW WIFI W
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................................... vi Package contents...................................................................................................... viii Z790-AYW WIFI W specifications summary.............................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information 1. Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep out of reach of children. Do not incinerate or dispose of batteries in household trash. 2. If ingested or inserted inside any part of the body, call a local poison control center for treatment information. Even used batteries may cause serious injury or death. 3. This product uses CR2032 type batteries with a nominal voltage of 3V. 4.
About this guide This user guide contains the information 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 includes descriptions for each part of the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on RAID.
4. Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. 5. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your motherboard. 6. RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide. 7. BIOS FlashBack™ Feature Please visit https://www.asus.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this user guide. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Z790-AYW WIFI W specifications summary Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* CPU 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 CPU types. Chipset Intel® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM slots, Max.
Z790-AYW WIFI W specifications summary Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 10Gbps ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) USB Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * The USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port and USB_E6 port share the bandwidth.
Z790-AYW WIFI W specifications summary Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header Internal I/O connectors 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-5pin System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot Core+ - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.
Z790-AYW WIFI W specifications summary UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY Software Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS 192(128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Z790-AYW WIFI W: A5540.CAP Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Form Factor 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 change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 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 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 due to static electricity.
1.2 Motherboard layout 5 4 1 4 2 4 24.4cm(9.6in) AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_12V_2 CPU_12V_1 HDMI CPU_OPT BIOS_FLBK ADD_GEN 2_2 FLBK_LED 2260 1 22110 2280 ATX_PWR 9 8 30.5cm(12in) 2242 5 U5G_78 Ethernet st M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE 4.0 X4 SATA IRST X V 11 U10G_C4 AUDIO 6 DDR5 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) CHA_FAN1 M.
3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card, two PCIe x16 (supporting x4), and two PCIe x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. 4. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation.
10. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 11. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.
13. COM Port header COM The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to connect a COM port module. Connect the COM port module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS F_AUDIO 14. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel 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 this header.
• Power Button/Soft-off Button header (PWRSW) The 3-1 pin header allows you to connect the system power button. Press the power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the reset button to reboot the system. 18.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 4 5 2 3 6 7 8 9 Rear panel connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. USB 2.0 ports 12, E6, E7, E8 (from top to bottom) Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port* USB 10Gbps (Teal blue) Type-A port 3 HDMI™ port BIOS FlashBack™ button USB 5Gbps Type-A ports 9, 10 (from top to bottom) USB 10Gbps Type-C port C1 Wi-Fi module 9. Audio jacks** * and **: Refer to the tables below for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 2-channel 4-channel Front Speaker Out Rear panel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out - - - 5.1-channel 7.
1.3 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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1.4 DIMM installation The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 You may install Non-ECC DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the DIMM channels.
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1.5 M.2 module installation • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. • Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. 1. Loosen the screws from the M.2 heatsinks. 2. Lift and remove the heatsinks. 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 3. (optional) Install the bundled rubber for M.
OR remove the M.2 rubber. Only follow this step if installing a 2242 length M.2 module and the M.2 slot has an M.2 rubber pre-installed. 4. Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of different lengths. • For a length with a pre-installed non-removable M.2 Q-Latch A. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. • B. Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot. C. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.
5. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsinks. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 6. Replace the heatsinks. 7. Secure the heatsinks using the screws on the heatsinks.
1.6 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 at the back of the chassis. • 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. The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for all models.
Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 2 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Support tab of the product information site, or visit https://www.asus.com/support. 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. To update the BIOS: 2-2 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the file using one of the following methods: • Launch the BIOSRenamer.
2.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
Appendix Appendix General Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE Japan JATE 本製品は電気通信事業者（移動通信会社、固定通信会社、インターネットプロバイダ等）の通信 回線（公衆無線LANを含む）に直接接続することができません。本製品をインターネットに接続す る場合は、必ずルーター等を経由し接続してください。 Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations.
Türkiye RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to https://esg.asus.com/en/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
Notices for Wi-Fi model FCC RF Caution Statement WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
KC: Korea Warning Statement NCC: Wireless Statement 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合 法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應 立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合 法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工 業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 5GHz帯（W52/53）及び6GHz帯（LPI）の屋外での使用は、電波法により禁じられています（法令に より許可された場合は除く） （6GHz帯は対応製品のみ）。 法律および規制遵守 本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。日本国外では、 その国の法律または規制により、本製品の使用ができないことがあります。このような国では、本 製品を運用した結果、罰せられることがありますが、当社は一切責任を負いかねますの
Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other 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/.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU 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 countries listed in the table below: Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de l’UE ASUSTek Computer Inc.
Uproszczona deklaracja zgodności UE Firma ASUSTek Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami dyrektywy 2014/53/EU. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod adresem https://www.asus.com/support/. W krajach wymienionych w tabeli działanie sieci Wi-Fi w paśmie 5150– 5350 MHz powinno być ograniczone wyłącznie do pomieszczeń: Declaração de Conformidade Simplificada da UE A ASUSTek Computer Inc.
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