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  • Page 1 Z790-AYW OC WIFI...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................vi Package contents ..................... viii Z790-AYW OC WIFI specifications summary ............ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout..................1-2 CPU installation..................1-9 DIMM installation..................1-11 M.2 module installation ................1-13 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation ............

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information 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. If ingested or inserted inside any part of the body, call a local poison control center for treatment information.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 7 Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your motherboard. RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x Z790-AYW OC WIFI motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas Miscellaneous 2 x M.2 rubber packages...

  • Page 9: Z790-Ayw Oc Wifi Specifications Summary

    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 ®...
  • Page 10 Z790-AYW OC WIFI 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) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ®...
  • Page 11 Z790-AYW OC WIFI specifications summary Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Start button Internal I/O 1 x Clear CMOS button connectors 1 x Reset button...
  • Page 12 Operating System Windows 10 64-bit ® ATX Form Factor 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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Before you proceed 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.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) CPU_OPT ADD_GEN 2_1 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_12V_2 CPU_12V_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 HDMI DIGI+ BIOS_FLBK Q_CODE FLBK_LED RESET USB_12_E678 CLR_CMOS LAN_U5G_910 LGA1700 M.2(WIFI) AUDIO Ethernet 2242 2260 2280 22110 M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST 4.0 X4 PCIEX16(G4)_1 PCIEX1(G4)_1 PCIE SATA IRST Intel ®...
  • Page 15 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 FAN PWR FAN IN The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 13. COM Port header 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. F_AUDIO 14. Front Panel Audio header PIN 1 PORT1L AGND...
  • Page 18 • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the 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. •...
  • Page 19 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors USB 2.0 port 12 with BIOS FlashBack™ function Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port* USB 10Gbps (Teal blue) Type-A port 3 HDMI™ port BIOS FlashBack™ button USB 2.0 ports E6, E7, E8 (from top to bottom) USB 5Gbps Type-A ports 9, 10 (from top to bottom) USB 10Gbps Type-C port C1 Wi-Fi module...
  • Page 20 ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear panel Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear Speaker LINE IN Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker LINE OUT Center/ Center/ MIC IN Subwoofer Subwoofer Front panel HEADPHONE Side Speaker Out (Lime)

  • Page 21: Cpu Installation

    Install a heatsink or AIO cooler after installing the CPU. Please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site, or to the user manual of the heatsink/AIO cooler for steps on installing the heatsink/AIO cooler. Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever.
  • Page 22 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Dimm Installation

    (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Motherboard User Manual 1-11...
  • Page 24 Installing a DIMM Removing a DIMM 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 25: M.2 Module Installation

    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. •...
  • Page 26 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. Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of different lengths.
  • Page 27 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. Replace the heatsinks. Secure the heatsinks using the screws on the heatsinks.

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi Moving Antenna Installation

    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.

  • Page 29: Knowing Uefi Bios

    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. 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.

  • Page 30: Asus Ez Flash 3

    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 <F5> hotkey.

  • Page 31: Asus Crashfree Bios 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.

  • Page 32: Raid Configurations

    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.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Q-Code table Code Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization 0C –...

  • Page 34: Q-Code Table

    Q-Code table Code Description S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error...
  • Page 35 Q-Code table Code Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started...
  • Page 36 Q-Code table Code Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error.

  • Page 37: General Notices

    General Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (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.
  • Page 38 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 39 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.

  • Page 40: Notices For Wi-Fi Model

    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. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 41 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でご了承 ください。...
  • Page 42 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/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below:...
  • Page 43 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama direktive 2014/53/EU. Cijeli Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/. https://www.asus.com/support/. WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na Wi-Fi darbība 5150–5350 MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras...
  • Page 44 Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno は陸上移動中継局と通信 する場合を除く IMDA Standards besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/. DB103778 WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, R-NZ navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    • ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS dragovoljno nudi komercijalno proizvođačko jamstvo. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS zadržava prava na tumačenje odredbi ASUS komercijalnog Commercial Guarantee. jamstva. •...
  • Page 46 • ASUS tilbyr som produsent en frivillig kommersiell garanti. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài • ASUS forbeholder seg retten til å tolke bestemmelsene i ASUS sin Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến kommersielle garanti.

  • Page 47: Asus Contact Information

    Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL,...

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