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Page 2: ...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 ASRock Incorporation e mail info asrock com tw...

Page 3: ...talling Memory Modules DIMM 15 2 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 17 2 5 Installing the Motherboard 18 2 6 Installing SATA Drives 19 2 7 Installing a Graphics Card 21 2 8 Connecting Peripheral Devi...

Page 4: ...2 15 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_1 47 2 16 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_2 M2_3 and M2_4 51 2 17 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows 53...

Page 5: ...onal 5 x Screws for M 2 Sockets Optional 1 x Standoff for M 2 Socket Optional Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this documentation will be su...

Page 6: ...MM Slots 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 websit...

Page 7: ...Nahimic Audio LAN 2 5 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 2500 Mb s Dragon RTL8125BG Supports Dragon 2 5G LAN Software Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control Visual User Friendly UI Visual Network Usage Statistics O...

Page 8: ...4 64 Gb s mode 8 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s Connectors Supports Intel Volume Management Device VMD Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks RAID Supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Support...

Page 9: ...CHA_FAN1 5 WP can auto detect if 3 pin or 4 pin fan is in use BIOS Feature AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support OS Microsoft Windows 11 64 bit Certifica tions FCC CE ErP EuP ready ErP EuP ready power...

Page 10: ...PU_FAN1 3 8 20 21 24 25 PCIE4 PCIE1 1 CLRMOS1 CHA_FAN2 WP M2_1 Top RJ 45 USB 3 2 Gen1 T USB32_2 B USB32_3 Top LINE IN Center FRONT Bottom MIC IN M2_WIFI_CT1 M2_WIFI1 USB32_TC1 1 1 DDR5_A2 64 bit 288 p...

Page 11: ...7 Z790 Pro RS Back Side View 34 EDP1...

Page 12: ...4 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_2 Upper SATA3_3 Lower 15 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_0 Upper SATA3_1 Lower 16 Post Status Checker PSC 17 SPI TPM Header SPI_TPM_J1 18 System Panel Header PANEL1 19 Power LED and Sp...

Page 13: ...ion No Description 1 USB 2 0 Ports USB_12 7 USB 3 2 Gen2 Type A Port USB32_1 2 2 5G LAN RJ 45 Port 8 USB 3 2 Gen2 Type C Port USB32_TC2 3 Line In Light Blue 9 USB 2 0 Ports USB_34 4 Front Speaker Lime...

Page 14: ...ts Rear USB 3 2 Gen1 Type A 2 Ports Rear USB 2 0 2 Ports With PS2 Front USB 2 0 4 Ports Rear USB 2 0 2 Ports Flash ROM 256Mb SATA8 Ports M2_2 M2_3 M2_4 PCIE1 x1 Slot PCIE4 x1 Slot RTL8125BG 2 5G LAN A...

Page 15: ...e physical injuries and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also rememb...

Page 16: ...ck 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 Otherwise the CP...

Page 17: ...13 Z790 Pro RS 5 7 6 4 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 18: ...14 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N...

Page 19: ...you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR5 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed 3...

Page 20: ...16 1 2 3...

Page 21: ...ecting the Front Panel Header A B C D 1 2 32 5 6 5 6 7 6 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 1 Power SW RESET SW HDD LED HDD LED 1 2 9 10 RESET SW Power SW Power LED Power LED A B C D PANEL1 HDD LED RESET SW System Panel H...

Page 22: ...18 2 5 Installing the Motherboard...

Page 23: ...19 Z790 Pro RS 2 6 Installing SATA Drives 1 2 Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...

Page 24: ...20 3 4 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

Page 25: ...21 Z790 Pro RS 2 7 Installing a Graphics Card 1 CLICK...

Page 26: ...h cards PCIe Slot Configurations 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 expansio...

Page 27: ...23 Z790 Pro RS 2 8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

Page 28: ...24 2 9 Connecting the Power Connectors 7 3 5 7 9...

Page 29: ...25 Z790 Pro RS 2 10 Power On 2 3 4 1...

Page 30: ...on such as system password date time and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord then use a jumper cap...

Page 31: ...RESET Reset Button Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel Press the reset button to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Powe...

Page 32: ...28 Power LED and Speaker Header 7 pin SPK_PLED1 see p 6 No 19 Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header 1 5V DUMMY PLED PLED PLED DUMMY SPEAKER SPK_PLED1...

Page 33: ...Upper SATA3_3 see p 6 No 14 Lower SATA3_4 see p 6 No 13 Upper SATA3_5 see p 6 No 13 Lower Vertical SATA3_6 see p 6 No 20 SATA3_7 see p 6 No 21 These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for...

Page 34: ...B_5_6 see p 6 No 23 9 pin USB_7_8 see p 6 No 22 There are two headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports DUMMY GND GND P P USB_PWR P P USB_PWR 1 USB_5_6 DUMMY GND GND P P US...

Page 35: ...1 IntA_PB_D Dummy IntA_PB_D GND IntA_PB_SSTX GND IntA_PB_SSTX IntA_PB_SSRX IntA_PB_SSRX Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PA_SSRX IntA_PA_SSRX GND IntA_PA_SSTX IntA_PA_SSTX GND IntA_PA_D IntA_PA_D 1 IntA_PB_D Dumm...

Page 36: ...2 Header 20 pin USB32_TC1 see p 6 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 Gen2...

Page 37: ...ces to the front audio panel HD_AUDIO1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must sup port HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manua...

Page 38: ...hassis fan connectors If you plan to connect a 3 Pin chassis water cooler fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 CHA_FAN3 WP GND CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4 CHA_FAN4 WP CHA_FAN1 WP C...

Page 39: ...please connect it to Pin 1 3 CPU Water Pump Fan Connector 4 pin CPU_FAN2 WP see p 6 No 4 This motherboard provides a 4 Pin water cooling CPU fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU water cool...

Page 40: ...36 ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWR1 see p 6 No 9 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 12 1 24 13...

Page 41: ...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 Warning Please make sure that the power cable con...

Page 42: ...le 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 1 SPI_DQ...

Page 43: ...Thunderbolt AIC Connector 5 pin TB1 see p 6 No 29 Please connect a Thunderbolt add in card AIC to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable Please install the Thunderbolt AIC card to PCIE3 defa...

Page 44: ...rwise 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 dam ages to mo...

Page 45: ...cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects Caution Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation otherwise the cable may be damaged VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1 ADD...

Page 46: ...e please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components 1 Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the p...

Page 47: ...o adjust the brightness PIN SIGNAL 1 N A 2 LCD_BLT_VCC 3 LCD_BLT_VCC 4 LCD_BLT_VCC 5 LCD_BLT_VCC 6 N A 7 N A 8 eDP_VARY_BL 9 eDP_BLON 10 BKT_GND 11 BKT_GND 12 BKT_GND 13 BKT_GND 14 eDP_HPD_CON 15 PNL_...

Page 48: ...ecker 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 a...

Page 49: ...iFi BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVi Integrated WiFi BT The M 2 socket does not support SATA M 2 SSDs Installing the WiFi BT module or Intel CNVi Integrated WiFi BT Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi B...

Page 50: ...e or Intel CNVi Integrated WiFi BT into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation A Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please d...

Page 51: ...The Hyper M 2 Socket M2_1 Key M supports type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and lengt...

Page 52: ...ou install a M 2 SSD module B A Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A Prepare the M 2 standoff that comes with the package and hand tighten it into the nut A Skip Step 4 if your M 2...

Page 53: ...Step 7 Before securing the M 2 heatsink make sure to align the notch on the SSD to the standoff on the motherboard if you use a Type 2280 SSD module otherwise the SSD module may be damaged The illustr...

Page 54: ...lace in the order shown Tighten screw opposite the M 2 connector first 2 and then tighten the one next to the M 2 connector 3 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M...

Page 55: ...mSATA The Hyper M 2 Sockets M2_2 4 Key M support type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw 1 2 A B Step 2 Depending on the PCB...

Page 56: ...t to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard A B A B 20o Step 5 Align and gently insert the M 2 SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 SSD...

Page 57: ...ghtness in Windows when you use an eDP panel Setup Guide Step 1 Right click on desktop Select Display settings Step 2 In System Display select Brightness Move the slider to fine tune the brightness le...

Page 58: ...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 nee...

Page 59: ...cumentation With respect to the contents of this documentation ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or condition...

Page 60: ...s trademarks or other intellectual property rights Transfer of the license termi nates Licensee s right to use the Software DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of an...

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Page 62: ...ard International call charges apply ASRock INC hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential require ments and other relevant provisions of related UKCA Directives Full text of...

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