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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 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna Graphics Card Holder Wireless Dongle USB Bracket Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...
  • Page 4 2.12 Smart Buttons 2.13 Dr. Debug 2.14 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1) 2.15 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_4) 2.17 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_5) 2.18 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_6)

  • 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 8000+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB • 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: • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
  • Page 7 Z790 Nova 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 HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max.
  • Page 8 • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front) • 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports • 1 x HDMI Port...
  • 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 4 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) * 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 Nova WiFi 1.3 Motherboard Layout Top Side View CLRC BTN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 VRM_FAN ATX12V1 ATX12V2 Debug USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB32_5 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 B: USB32_TC1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: T:USB32_6 RJ-45 B: USB32_7 M2_WIFI1 CHA_FAN1/WP PCIE1...
  • 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) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) VRM Fan Connector (VRM_FAN) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

  • Page 13: I/O Panel

    Z790 Nova WiFi 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_5) (USB32_123)* USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port** (USB32_TC1) Microphone Input Jack*** USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port Line Out Jack*** (USB32_4)* Optical SPDIF Out Port...
  • Page 14 * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB32_12 ports. ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB32_12 ports. USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports. ** There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    Z790 Nova WiFi 1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 16: 802.11Be Wi-Fi 7 Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5/6 Ghz Antenna

    1.6 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Wi-Fi 7 + BT v5.4 module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Wi-Fi 7 connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.4.

  • Page 17: Graphics Card Holder

    Z790 Nova WiFi 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.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    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 19: Installing The Cpu

    Z790 Nova WiFi 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 20 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 21: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    Z790 Nova WiFi 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 22: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    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. 2.
  • Page 23 Z790 Nova WiFi...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    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 (+) PANEL1...

  • Page 25: Installing The Motherboard

    Z790 Nova WiFi 2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 26: Installing Sata Drives

    2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 27 Z790 Nova WiFi SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 28: Installing A Graphics Card

    2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 29 Z790 Nova WiFi 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 30: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Z790 Nova WiFi 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 32: Power On

    2.10 Power On...

  • Page 33: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z790 Nova WiFi 2.11 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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 34 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 19) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 35 Z790 Nova WiFi Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0) (see p.7, No. 15)(Upper) (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 15)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 16)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 16)(Lower) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 36 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 28) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.7, No. 27) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 37 Z790 Nova WiFi USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Right Angle: (19-pin USB32_8_9) (see p.7, No. 14) Vertical: (19-pin USB32_10_11) (see p.7, No. 13) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_10_11 Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-...
  • Page 38 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC2) (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 39 Z790 Nova WiFi Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 33) 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 40 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 34) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 26) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.7, No. 12) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.7, No. 32) (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.7, No. 25) 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 41 Z790 Nova WiFi VRM Fan Connector (4-pin VRM_FAN) (see p.7, No. 7) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin VRM fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin VRM fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. VRM_FAN FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
  • Page 42 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 CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 43 Z790 Nova WiFi 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 44 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. *Connecting an ATX 12V 8-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional.
  • Page 45 Z790 Nova WiFi SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, 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 identities, and ensures platform integrity. SPI_TPM_J1 TPM_PIRQ RST#...
  • Page 46 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 31) 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). *Thunderbolt Setting on Thunderbolt™ AIC card: Force_PWR1 PD_RESET_1 RTD3...
  • Page 47 Z790 Nova WiFi Thermistor Cable Headers (2-pin T_SENSOR1) (see p.7, No. 24) (2-pin T_SENSOR2) (see p.7, No. 23) (2-pin T_SENSOR3) (see p.7, No. 22) The Thermistor Cable Headers are used to connect thermistor cables to monitor the temperature of the critical components. Plug the thermistor cables that come with the package to these headers, and then attach the sensor ends to the components to detect their temperature.
  • Page 48 RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 30) This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. *The RGB LED extension cable is purchased separately. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 49 Z790 Nova WiFi Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 29) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 9) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.7, No. 8) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation;...
  • Page 50 LED Header on the motherboard. *ADDR_LED1 Header on this motherboard supports RGB 2.0 function. Please download the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. You can also download the utility from the ASRock’s website: “https://www.asrock.com”. Go to the product page of your motherboard, select “Support”...
  • Page 51 Z790 Nova WiFi 2.12 Smart Buttons The motherboard has three smart buttons: Power Button, Reset Button and Clear CMOS Buttons, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Button (PWRBTN1) (see p.7, No. 20) Power Button allows users to quickly turn on/off the system.
  • Page 52 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) (see p.9, No. 14) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. CLRCBTN1 This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.
  • Page 53 Z790 Nova WiFi 2.13 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED 0x32...
  • Page 54 0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_INIT 0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN 0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT 0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM 0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES 0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES 0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT...
  • Page 55 Z790 Nova WiFi 0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT 0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN 0x9B DXE_USB_RESET 0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT 0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE 0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN 0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET 0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT 0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE 0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN 0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET 0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT 0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE 0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD 0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START 0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT 0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT...
  • Page 56 0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES 0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN 0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END 0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT 0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM 0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG 0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG 0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP 0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET 0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO 0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER 0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED 0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND 0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED 0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED 0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT 0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST...
  • Page 57 Z790 Nova WiFi 0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED 0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED 0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH 0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED 0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE 0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR 0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN...
  • Page 58 0xD8 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED 0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND 0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR 0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR...
  • Page 59 Z790 Nova WiFi 2.14 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 60 Step 3 Push and hold the button on the M.2 heatsink (A). Then lift the heatsink up off the motherboard (B). *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
  • Page 61 Z790 Nova WiFi Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 SSD card into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the M.2 SSD card. NUT2 NUT1 Skip Step 6 if your M.2 SSD card is Type 2280.
  • Page 62 Step 9 Move the M.2 heatsink in the direction shown (A) and press it down (B). Step 10 Complete. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD card support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 63 Z790 Nova WiFi 2.15 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 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 and M2_3, Key M) support type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 64 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, 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 card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
  • Page 65 Tighten the screw 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 card support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 66 2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (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_4, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Card Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD card.
  • Page 67 Z790 Nova WiFi Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, 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 card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
  • Page 68 Tighten the screw 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 card support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 69 Z790 Nova WiFi 2.17 M.2 SSD Card 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 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s &...
  • Page 70 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, 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 card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
  • Page 71 Tighten the screw 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 card support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 72 2.18 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_6) 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_6, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Card Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD card.
  • Page 73 Z790 Nova WiFi Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, 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 card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
  • Page 74 Tighten the screw 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 card support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 75 (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 76 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 77 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 78 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
  • Page 79 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.

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