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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Specifications

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.4 I/O Panel

1.5 Block Diagram

1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz

Antenna

1.7 Graphics Card Holder

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Installing the CPU

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header

2.5 Installing the Motherboard

2.6 Installing SATA Drives

2.7 Installing a Graphics Card

2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices

2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors

2.10 Power On

2.11 Jumpers Setup

2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Summary of Contents for Z790 Steel Legend WiFi

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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: ...er 14 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2 1 Installing the CPU 16 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM 19 2 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 21 2 5 Installing the M...

Page 4: ...ecker 48 2 14 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_1 and M2_2 49 2 15 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_3 and M2_4 52 2 16 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_5 55 2 17 Change Screen Brightness fo...

Page 5: ...ional 1 x ASRock WiFi 2 4 5 6 GHz Antenna Optional 4 x Screws for M 2 Sockets Optional 1 x Graphics Card Holder Optional Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated t...

Page 6: ...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 Expans...

Page 7: ...G LAN Software Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control Visual User Friendly UI Visual Network Usage Statistics Optimized Default Setting for Game Browser and Streaming Modes User Customized Priority Contr...

Page 8: ...rophone Gold Audio Jacks Storage CPU 1 x Hyper M 2 Socket M2_1 Key M supports type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode 1 x Blazing M 2 Socket M2_2 Key M supports type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 128 Gb s mod...

Page 9: ...12V Power Connectors Hi Density Power Connec tor 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector 15 Gold Audio Connec tor 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector 5 pin Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card 2 x USB 2 0 Header...

Page 10: ...in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your...

Page 11: ..._A2 64 bit 288 pin module DDR5_A1 64 bit 288 pin module DDR5_B2 64 bit 288 pin module DDR5_B1 64 bit 288 pin module CPU_FAN1 USB32_12_13 USB_3 1 SATA3_4 CHA_FAN2 WP 1 ADDR_LED1 M2_5 M2_4 M2_3 LAN 31 3...

Page 12: ...en1 Header USB32_12_13 14 Chassis Water Pump Fan Connector CHA_FAN3 WP 15 Chassis Water Pump Fan Connector CHA_FAN4 WP 16 SATA3 Connector SATA3_7 17 SATA3 Connector SATA3_6 18 SATA3 Connector SATA3_5...

Page 13: ...9 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi No Description 34 RGB LED Header RGB_LED1 35 Addressable LED Header ADDR_LED1 36 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIO1 37 eDP Signal Connector EDP1...

Page 14: ...ps 1Gbps connection On Link Green 2 5Gbps connection No Description No Description 1 Antenna Ports 9 USB 3 2 Gen1 Ports USB32_89 2 2 5G LAN RJ 45 Port 10 USB 3 2 Gen2 Type A Port USB32_7 3 Central Bas...

Page 15: ...se 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 Channels Front Speaker No 6 Rear Speaker No...

Page 16: ...s AZ HD Audio eSPI FAN x7 H W Monitor SPI Flash ROM 256Mb DDIB DDIC HDMI1 Display Port1 Front USB 3 2 GEN2x2 Type C M2_1 PCIe Gen4 x4 Gen4 x4 M2_4 PCIe Gen4 x4 Gen4 x4 Gen3 x1 2 5G LAN RTL8125BG Rear...

Page 17: ...ard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices BT also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs...

Page 18: ...type based on the standoffs on the motherboard tray of your PC case Step 2 After installing your graphics card place the bracket in the proper position to make sure that it holds your graphics card in...

Page 19: ...cause 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 r...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...17 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 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 22: ...18 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N...

Page 23: ...ation 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 instal...

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Page 25: ...Connecting 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 Pa...

Page 26: ...22 2 5 Installing the Motherboard...

Page 27: ...23 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2 6 Installing SATA Drives 1 2 Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...

Page 28: ...24 3 4 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

Page 29: ...25 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2 7 Installing a Graphics Card 1 CLICK...

Page 30: ...ode 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 expansion ca...

Page 31: ...27 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2 8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

Page 32: ...28 2 9 Connecting the Power Connectors 7 3 5 7 9...

Page 33: ...29 Z790 Steel Legend WiFi 2 10 Power On 2 3 4 1...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...button 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 Syste...

Page 36: ...32 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 1 5V DUMMY PLED PLED PLED DUMMY SPEAKER SPK_PLED1...

Page 37: ...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 17 SATA3_7 see p 7 No 16 These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal sto...

Page 38: ...34 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 DUMMY GND GND P P USB_PWR P P USB_PWR 1 USB_1_2 1 USB_PWR P P GND USB_3...

Page 39: ...pport two ports 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 U...

Page 40: ...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 Gen2...

Page 41: ...devices 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...

Page 42: ...chassis fan connectors If you plan to connect a 3 Pin chassis water cooler fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 CHA_FAN2 WP GND CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4 CHA_FAN4 WP GND CHA_FAN_...

Page 43: ...fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 CPU Water Pump Fan Connector 4 pin CPU_FAN2 WP see p 7 No 6 This motherboard provides a 4 Pin water cooling CPU fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU water...

Page 44: ...40 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 12 1 24 13...

Page 45: ...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 Warning Please make sure that the power cabl...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 PCIE...

Page 48: ...rong 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...

Page 49: ...ddressable LED extension 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 damage...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...rightness 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_GND 16 PNL_GND...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...de The Blazing M 2 Socket M2_2 Key M supports type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 128 Gb s mode If M2_2 is occupied PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode Either M2_1 or M2_2 can be used at a time Installing the M 2...

Page 54: ...install a M 2 SSD module B A Step 4 Move the standoff based on the module type and length The standoff is placed at the nut location B by default Skip Step 4 and 5 and go straight to Step 6 if you ar...

Page 55: ...the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module Step 8 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M 2 heatsink...

Page 56: ...0 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 Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw Step 2 Depe...

Page 57: ...before you install a M 2 SSD module Step 4 Move the standoff based on the module type and length The standoff is placed at the nut location C by default Skip Step 4 and 5 and go straight to Step 6 if...

Page 58: ...the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module Step 8 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the M 2 heatsink into place Please do not overtighten...

Page 59: ...mSATA The Hyper M 2 Socket M2_5 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 1 2 A B Step 2 Depending on the PCB t...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...n brightness 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 brightne...

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 nee...

Page 63: ...s 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 produc...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...is exported from the U S A or re exported from a foreign destina tion by Licensee Licensee will ensure that the distribution and export re export or import of the Software complies with all laws regu...

Page 66: ...rnia Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswa...

Page 67: ...ock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to https www asrock com general about asp cat Responsibility for informa tion disclosure based on regulation require...

Page 68: ...ansmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power EIRP WiFi 2400 2483 5 MHz 18 5 1 5 dbm 5150 5250 MHz 21 5 1 5 dbm 5250 5350 MHz 18 5 1 5 dbm no TPC 21 5 1 5 dbm TPC 5470 5725...

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