ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II DDR5

Product information « ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II » Asus Logo Intel® Z790 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with 16+1+2 power stages, DDR5 slots, five M.2 slots with heatsinks, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with Q-Release, WiFi 7, USB 20Gbps rear I/O port, front-panel USB connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and Aura Sync RGB lighting Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Robust Power Solution: 16+1+2 power solution rated for up to 90A per stage with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with an L-shaped heatpipe Ample M.2 Support: One PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slot with a heatsink and backplate, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks Abundant Connectivity: USB 20Gbps, 10Gbps and 5Gbps rear I/O ports, front-panel USB connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI® 2.1, and DisplayPort™ 1.4 High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation simplifies setup and improves performance Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and addressable Gen 2 headers DIY-friendly Design: Q-Antenna, PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-LED with DRAM Detection, BIOS FlashBack™ button, BIOS FlashBack LED, and Clear CMOS button Renowned Software: Bundled with 9 months of Intel® Unison™ , a 60-day AIDA64 Extreme trial subscription, and the intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86 DIY FRIENDLY Q-ANTENNA With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance. Q-ANTENNA Q-ANTENNA With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance. PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one press, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device. M.2 Q-LATCH M.2 Q-LATCH The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an SSD from an M.2 slot. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for a traditional screw. CLEAR CMOS & BIOS FLASHBACK™ CLEAR CMOS & BIOS FLASHBACK™ The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.​ BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed. Q-LED Q-LED The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components ― CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices ― are functioning normally during startup. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard, and it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed–even before attempting to boot a newly built PC. START BUTTON START BUTTON This convenient button removes the need to manually jump hard-to-reach pins during testing and troubleshooting. PCIE 5.0 The top PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot is well-equipped for the increased size and bandwidth of next-gen graphics cards. Zippy storage options abound with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all featuring robust heatsinks to maximize performance. PCIE 5.0 Power Design 1. 16 (90A)+ 1(90A)+ 2 POWER STAGES The VRM features 16+1+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 90 amps 2. ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards. 3. DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS ProCool II connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation and lowers electrical impedance. 4. SIX-LAYER PCB A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom. MEMORY MEMORY DDR5 DOMINATION DDR5 DOMINATION ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the 8 GT/s mark on the Strix Z790-F II, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI. AEMP II AEMP II ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature that allows users to achieve supreme memory performance and compatibility with optimized clock speeds, even when they’re using PMIC-restricted memory modules that do not provide an XMP or EXPO profile. Developed through a flexible training method, AEMP II simplifies the process of fine-tuning memory settings beyond the baseline configuration, all while ensuring system stability. This applies whether you are maximizing the potential of an entry-level module or preparing a high-speed kit for ultimate performance. Now, AEMP II offers even more flexibility. With the latest firmware update, AEMP II allows users to optimize the performance of a four-DIMM DDR5 RAM configuration, even with a mixture of different brands and dies. Increasing the memory capacity of your build by adding additional DIMMs has never been easier — with AEMP II, you can get optimized memory performance even when all four memory modules are not an exact match, provided that all four DIMMs have the same capacity.* Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU and memory modules. ** The testing chart is based on a test with an Intel i9-14900K processor and 4×16 GB SK Hynix DDR5-5600 non-ECC UDIMMs, model HMCG78AGBUA081N DIMM Flex DIMM Flex provides enthusiasts with a powerful new way to overclock their DDR5 memory modules. It employs specialized circuitry that can boost performance or address potential stability issues, depending on temperature readings. When temperatures are nominal, it can use the extra headroom to increase speeds and efficiency. And when temperatures increase, it can adjust memory behavior downward to maintain stability. * Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU, graphic card, motherboard, and memory modules. ** The comparison chart is based on a test with an Intel Core i9 14900K processor, ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II motherboard, ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 OC Edition 24GB graphics card, and G.SKILL DDR5 memory modules (model F5-7200J3646F24GX2-TZ5RK). DIMM Flex COOLING 1. VRM HEATSINK ARRAY Covering the power solution are two thick heatsinks connected by a heatpipe, sharing cooling capacity across VRMs and providing ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance Intel 14th Gen processors. 2. M.2 BACKPLATE An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted. 3. M.2 HEATSINKS Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability. NETWORKING NETWORKING 1. WIFI 7 With Multi-Link Operation (MLO)*, WiFi 7** can outperform WiFi 6E to deliver faster speeds, higher reliability and increased data transfer efficiency. * MLO (Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later. ** WiFi 7 features require onboard WiFi chipset, WiFi AP, and WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features. 2. Intel 2.5G Ethernet Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet. ASUS WIFI Q-ANTENNA ASUS WIFI Q-ANTENNA Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances. Wireless Signal Reception Improvement Versus previous-generation antenna Up to +6% 6 GHz Up to +18% 5/2.4 GHz Disclaimer: The availability of WiFi 7 160 GHz and 320 GHz varies according to regional regulations. FAST CHECK Armoury Crate’s Fast Check empowers users to rapidly detect WiFi signal strength. DIRECTION FINDER Armoury Crate’s Direction Finder* helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation for achieving the best WiFi signal strength. *The Direction Finder is only compatible with connections in the 5GHz and 6 GHz bands Disclaimer: The availability of WiFi 7 160 GHz and 320 GHz varies according to regional regulations.FAST CHECKArmoury Crate’s Fast Check empowers users to rapidly detect WiFi signal strength.DIRECTION FINDERArmoury Crate’s Direction Finder* helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation for achieving the best WiFi signal strength.*The Direction Finder is only compatible with connections in the 5GHz and 6 GHz bands USB 20GBPS The Strix Z790-F II comes loaded with two USB 20Gbps Type-C® connectors for speedy data transfers up to 20Gbps. One is a port on the rear I/O; the other can be attached to the chassis front panel and it also features Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 technology to quickly charge devices up to 30W. USB 20GBPS CPU Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, 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 CPU types. Chipset Intel® Z790 Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* » Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) Supports DIMM Flex * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. Graphics 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMITM port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. **** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution. Expansion Slots Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 1 x PCIe 5.0×16 slot (supports x16 mode) Intel® Z790 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). – To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. Storage Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wireless & Bluetooth Intel® Wi-Fi 7* 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*** Support Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.4Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth® v5.4**** * Compatible with Windows 11 or later. ** Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later. *** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. **** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications. USB Rear USB (Total 14 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 6x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge* ) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5G ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports *USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A *USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A Audio ROG SupremeFX 5.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080* – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front and Rear Panel MIC Jack-retasking – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input – Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel Audio Features – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – Savitech SV3H712 AMP – Gold-plated audio jacks – Rear optical S/PDIF out port – Premium audio capacitors – Audio cover **The LINE OUT port on the rear I/O does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use an USB interface audio device. Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 6 x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMITM port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Internal I/O Connectors 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 connector Storage related 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5G ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Start button 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ – 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design – M.2 Q-Latch – PCIe Slot Q-Release – Q-Antenna – Q-DIMM – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – M.2 heatsink backplate – M.2 heatsink – VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY – BIOS FlashBack™ button – BIOS FlashBack™ LED – Clear CMOS button – CPU Socket lever protector – ProCool II – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeSlot – SafeDIMM Aura Sync – Aura RGB header – Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support – Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher – Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A – Compatible with PD3.0 Software Features ROG Exclusive Software – ROG CPU-Z – DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate -AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) – Aura Creator – Aura Sync – Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) – GameFirst – Power Saving – Sonic Studio – Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 – Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking – TPU – DIGI+ VRM – Turbo app – PC Cleaner MyASUS USB Wattage Watcher Intel® Unison™ Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode – ASUS MyHotkey FlexKey MemTest86 BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Accessories Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Additional Cooling Kit 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna 1 x Cable ties package 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 2 x M.2 Rubber packages 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber package Documentation 1 x QUICK START GUIDE Operating System Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )