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  • Page 2 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna Graphics Card Holder Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
  • Page 4 2.13 Post Status Checker 2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_4) 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_5) 2.17 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows®...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, please visit our website for specific information about the model 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.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    • Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6800+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion CPU: Slot • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
  • Page 7 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® X Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • 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...
  • Page 8 • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) • 12 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (8 Rear, 4 Front) • 3 x USB 2.0 (3 Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports...
  • Page 9 • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- tor) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
  • Page 10 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) • CEC Tier II ready * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN2/WP ATX12V1 ATX12V2 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB32_1 B: USB32_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB32_7 B: USB32_TC_1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB32_8 RJ-45 B: USB32_9 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN3/WP EDP1 PCIE1 RoHS CMOS...
  • Page 12 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
  • Page 13 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi No. Description RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) eDP Signal Connector (EDP1)

  • Page 14: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description Antenna Ports USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_89) 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_7) Central / Bass (Orange) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC_1) Rear Speaker (Black) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_3456) Line In (Light Blue) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_12) Front Speaker (Lime)**...
  • Page 15 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use. Audio Output Front Speaker...

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 17: 802.11Ax Wi-Fi 6E Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5/6 Ghz Antenna

    Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 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.

  • Page 18: Graphics Card Holder

    1.7 Graphics Card Holder Installing the Graphics Card Holder Before installing the Graphics Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case. Step 1 Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis with 2 screws. *There are two types of screws in the package.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    Z790 Steel Legend 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 fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    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.
  • Page 21 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 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.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 23: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Z790 Steel Legend 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 DIMM pairs.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+)

  • Page 26: Installing The Motherboard

    2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 27: Installing Sata Drives

    Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 28 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 29: Installing A Graphics Card

    Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 30 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 3 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 card before you start the installation.

  • Page 31: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Power Connectors

    2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 33: Power On

    Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.10 Power On...

  • Page 34: Jumpers Setup

    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.7, No. 32) CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.

  • Page 35: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z790 Steel Legend 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 over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
  • Page 36 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 21) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 37 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: (SATA3_0) (see p.7, No. 26) (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 25) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 24) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 23) Right Angle: (SATA3_4) (see p.7, No. 19) (SATA3_5) (see p.7, No. 18) (SATA3_6) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 38 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.7, No. 29) (5-pin USB_3) (see p.7, No. 12) There are two headers on this motherboard. USB_3 USB_PWR USB_1_2 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 39 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB32_10_11) (see p.7, No. 27) (19-pin USB32_12_13) (see p.7, No. 13) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_12_13 Vbus Vbus Vbus...
  • Page 40 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC_2) (see p.7, 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.
  • Page 41 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 36) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 42 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 7) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 31) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.7, No. 14) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.7, No. 15) (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.7, No. 30) This motherboard provides five 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 43 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V...
  • Page 44 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 10) 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...
  • Page 45 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
  • Page 46 SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 28) 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 identities, and ensures platform integrity. SPI_TPM_J1 SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR...
  • Page 47 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 33) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE2 (default slot).
  • Page 48 RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 34) This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 49 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 35) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 8) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.7, No. 9) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects.
  • Page 50 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components.
  • Page 51 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi eDP Signal Connector (40-pin EDP1) (see p.7, No. 37) This connector is for an LCD monitor that supports an internal embedded DisplayPort (eDP). *Please refer to page 57 for further instructions on how to adjust the brightness.
  • Page 52 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 function- ing normally.
  • Page 53 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 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.
  • Page 54 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Move the standoff based on the module type and length.
  • Page 55 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Step 6 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 SSD module only fits in one orientation. Step 7 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
  • Page 56 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (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 Socket (M2_3, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 57 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module.
  • Page 58 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 59 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_5) 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_5, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 60 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw NUT2 NUT1 as this might damage the module. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 61 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2.17 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.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 64 INTEL END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. LICENSE. Licensee has a license under Intel’s copyrights to reproduce Intel’s Software only in its unmodified and binary form, (with the accompanying documentation, the “Software”) for Licensee’s personal use only, and not commercial use, in connection with Intel-based products for which the Software has been provided, subject to the following conditions: (a) Licensee may not disclose, distribute or transfer any part of the Software, and You agree...
  • Page 65 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 through 227.7202-4. You will not provide the Software to the U.S.
  • Page 66 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
  • Page 67 ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 68 Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC) 5250-5350 MHz WiFi 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)

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