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Z790M-ITX WiFi

ATX 12V Power Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 2)
This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin 
ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. 

*Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and 
not the graphics card. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this  
connector.

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Summary of Contents for Z790M-ITX 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: ...1 Installing the CPU 15 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM 18 2 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 20 2 5 Installing the I O Panel Shield 21 2 6 Installing...

Page 4: ...2 14 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_1 and M2_2 41 2 15 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows 44...

Page 5: ...x I O Panel Shield 2 x ASRock WiFi 2 4 5 6 GHz Antennas Optional 2 x Screws for M 2 Sockets Optional Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this d...

Page 6: ...5600 MHz Natively 1DPC 2R Up to 5200 MHz OC 5200 MHz Natively Max capacity of system memory 64GB Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 3 0 Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock s website...

Page 7: ...IEEE 802 11a b g n ac ax Supports Dual Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band support Wi Fi 6E 6GHz band will be supported by Microsoft Win dows 11 The availability will depend on the different regula tion...

Page 8: ...type 2280 SATA3 6 0 Gb s PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s modes 4 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 RAI...

Page 9: ...tension cable in the chassis 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 supply is required Please realize...

Page 10: ...LRMOS1 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 USB_2_3 M2_2 RJ 45 2 5G LAN 1 11 12 13 14 15 M2_WIFI DP_1 CHA_FAN2 USB 3 2 Gen2x2 USB32_TC1 HDMI1 USB 3 2 Gen2 T USB32_1 B USB32_2 RGB_LED1 1 Intel Z790 M2_1 USB 3 2 Gen2 USB32_...

Page 11: ...7 Z790M ITX WiFi 19 EDP1 Back Side View...

Page 12: ...XPWR1 7 USB 2 0 Header USB_2_3 8 USB 3 2 Gen1 Header USB32_5_6 9 SATA3 Connector SATA3_1 10 SATA3 Connector SATA3_0 11 SATA3 Connector SATA3_3 12 SATA3 Connector SATA3_2 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3 2...

Page 13: ...t USB32_3 5 Line Out Jack 12 USB 3 2 Gen2 Ports USB32_12 6 Antenna Ports 13 HDMI Port 7 Optical SPDIF Out Port 1 4 I O Panel 13 8 10 12 2 3 7 5 4 6 1 11 9 There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please re...

Page 14: ...f 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps 1Gbps connection On Link Green 2 5Gbps connection Function of the Audio Ports in 2 4 or 5 1 channel Configuration Channel Port Function 2ch Li...

Page 15: ...USB 3 2 Gen2 Type A Gen5 x16 5Gb s Front USB 3 2 Gen1 type A Front USB 2 0 2 port 480Mb s AZ HD Audio eSPI Gen3 x1 Intel i219V 1G LAN FAN 3 H W Monitor DDIB DDIC HDMI Display Port GEN2x2 M2_1 PCIe Ge...

Page 16: ...standard 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...

Page 17: ...t come with the package Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2 4 5 6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected Step 3 Set the WiFi 2 4 5 6 GHz Antenna as...

Page 18: ...ysical 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 remember t...

Page 19: ...ase 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 Otherwise...

Page 20: ...16 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 21: ...17 Z790M ITX WiFi 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N...

Page 22: ...ed size and chip type DDR5 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory module installed 3 It is not allowed to install a DDR DDR2 DDR3 or DDR4 memory modu...

Page 23: ...19 Z790M ITX WiFi 1 2 3...

Page 24: ...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 Header...

Page 25: ...21 Z790M ITX WiFi 2 5 Installing the I O Panel Shield 1...

Page 26: ...22 2 6 Installing the Motherboard Z790M ITX WiFi...

Page 27: ...23 Z790M ITX WiFi 2 7 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 Z790M ITX WiFi 2 8 Installing a Graphics Card 1 CLICK...

Page 30: ...h graphics cards Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplug...

Page 31: ...27 Z790M ITX WiFi 2 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

Page 32: ...28 2 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 7 3 5 7 9...

Page 33: ...29 Z790M ITX WiFi 2 11 Power On 2 3 4 1...

Page 34: ...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 to shor...

Page 35: ...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 Power LED Connect to the power status indica...

Page 36: ...These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate Z790M ITX WiFi USB 2 0 Header 9 pin USB_2_3 see p 6 No 7 There is one USB2 0 he...

Page 37: ..._TC_1 see p 6 No 13 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 Z790M ITX W...

Page 38: ...nt audio panel Z790M ITX WiFi 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 manu...

Page 39: ...p 6 No 3 4 pin CHA_FAN2 see p 6 No 17 Please connect fan cables to the fan connector and match the black wire to the ground pin Z790M ITX WiFi 12V GND CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 3 2 1 CHA_FAN1...

Page 40: ...a 3 Pin CPU water cooler fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 Z790M ITX WiFi ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWR1 see p 6 No 6 This motherboard provides a 24 pin ATX power connector To use a 20 pin ATX pow...

Page 41: ...rovides a 8 pin ATX 12V power connector To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 Warning Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics...

Page 42: ...on 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 dam age...

Page 43: ...ddressable LED Header ADDR_ LED1 on the motherboard ADDR_LED1 VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1 1 Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation otherwise the cable may be damaged 2 Before installing or re...

Page 44: ...st 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_GND 16...

Page 45: ...1 Key M supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode The Hyper M 2 Socket M2_2 Key M supports type 2280 SATA3 6 0 Gb s PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s modes Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD m...

Page 46: ...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 Align and gently insert the M 2 SSD module into the M 2 slot Plea...

Page 47: ...with a screwdriver to secure the M 2 heatsink into place 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 overtig...

Page 48: ...s 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 level Th...

Page 49: ...X WiFi 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...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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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