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Page 2: ...F MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERRO...

Page 3: ...herboard installation 2 9 2 1 6 ATX power connection 2 11 2 1 7 SATA device connection 2 12 2 1 8 Front I O connector 2 13 2 1 9 Expansion card installation 2 14 2 2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 16 2 2 1 Rear I O connection 2 16 2 2 2 Audio I O connections 2 17 2 3 Starting up for the first time 2 20 2 4 Turning off the computer 2 20 Chapter 3 BIOS and RAID Support 3 1 Knowing BIOS 3 1...

Page 4: ... by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper c...

Page 5: ...and support on RAID Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dea...

Page 6: ...Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types Please refer to www intel com for any updates Supports max 4K 60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1 4 Supports 4K 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2 1 Expansion Slots Intel 13th 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 5 0 x16 slot Intel Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4 0 x16 slot supports x4 mode 2 x PCIe 4 0 x1 slots Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site...

Page 7: ...citors Dedicated audio PCB layers A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7 1 Surround Sound audio output Back Panel I O Ports 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 2x2 port 1 x USB Type C 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 port 1 x Type A 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 4 x Type A 2 x USB 2 0 ports 2 x Type A 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Intel 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks Internal I O Connectors F...

Page 8: ...bolt USB4 header Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III DIGI VRM Digital power design with DrMOS LANGuard Overvoltage Protection SafeSlot Core Stainless Steel Back I O ASUS Q Design Q DIMM Q LED Core Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY ProCool Aura Sync Aura RGB header Addressable Gen 2 headers Software Features ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate Aura Sync Fan Xpert 4 ...

Page 9: ...3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS 192 128 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME PXE Operating System Windows 11 Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor mATX Form Factor 9 6 inch x 9 6 inch 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications ...

Page 10: ...les 2 x SATA 6Gb s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I O Shield 2 x Screw packages for M 2 SSD The package including 2 screws and 1 nut is for installing an M 2 WIFI module into the M 2 WIFI slot and an M 2 SSD module into the M 2_2 slot Documentation 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 11: ...ng them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage ...

Page 12: ...LGA1700 ATX_PWR USB_E34 USB_E12 U32G1_78 Intel Z790 ASM 1442K BATTERY LAN_U32G1_34 HDMI DP USB_1112 AUDIO Super I O COM_DEBUG M 2_1 SOCKET3 2280 2260 2242 2280 2260 2280 2260 2230 2242 PCIEX1 G4 _1 PCIEX1 G4 _2 PCIEX16 G4 PCIEX16 G5 SPDIF_OUT RGB_HEADER ADD_GEN 2_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 ADD_GEN 2_3 COM CHA_FAN1 U32G2_9 U32G1_56 U32G2X2_C1 24 4cm 9 6in 24 4cm 9 6in M 2_1 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST 4 0 X4 X V PCI...

Page 13: ...b s ports 1 11 8 USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type C Front Panel connector 1 12 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 1 12 10 USB 2 0 headers 1 13 11 Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 14 12 Aura RGB header 1 15 13 Clear CMOS header 1 16 14 COM Port header 1 17 15 Front Panel Audio header 1 17 16 M 2 slot Key E 1 18 17 S PDIF Out header 1 18 18 SPI TPM header 14 1pin 1 19 19 System Panel header 1 20 20 Thunderbolt USB4 header 1 21 ...

Page 14: ...er cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap af...

Page 15: ...signed for DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 memory modules A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot 1st DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ...

Page 16: ...uency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMs with th...

Page 17: ...otherboard components 1 2 PCIEX16 G4 PCIEX16 G5 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA 1 PCIEX16 G5 x16 x16 2 PCIEX16 G4 x4 Connect chassis fans to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M 2 configuration ...

Page 18: ...A 12W Q Fan Controlled CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN3 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full Speed Additional PCIe bifurcation and M 2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M 2 x16 series card is installed For full details on the PCIe bifurcation you may visit the support site at https www asus c...

Page 19: ...5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts GND GND GND PSON GND 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 DC_IN DC_IN GND GND Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug or connect both the 8 pin and 4 pin power plugs We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The syst...

Page 20: ...cessors M 2_1 supports PCIe 4 0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices Intel Z790 Chipset M 2_2 supports PCIe 4 0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260 2280 storage devices M 2_3 supports PCIe 4 0 x4 and SATA modes M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0 1 5 10 and SATA RAID 0 1 5 10 The M 2 SSD module is purchased...

Page 21: ...TA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND A B If you installed SATA storage devices you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z790 chipset Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Configuration Guide You can download the RAID Config...

Page 22: ...TX1 VBUS VBUS TX2 TX2 GND RX2 RX2 GND D D CC2 The USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type C module is purchased separately 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header The USB 3 2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s U32G1_78 USB3 5V IntA_P7_SSRX IntA_P7_SSRX GND IntA_P7_SSTX IntA_P7_SSTX GND IntA_P7_D IntA_P7_D GN...

Page 23: ...nsfer speeds of up to 480 Mb s A B A B USB_E12 USB 5V USB_P1 USB_P1 GND NC USB 5V USB_P2 USB_P2 GND PIN 1 USB_E34 USB 5V USB_P3 USB_P3 GND NC USB 5V USB_P4 USB_P4 GND PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately USB_E1 port USB_E2 port USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth ...

Page 24: ...d can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is c...

Page 25: ...s switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the m...

Page 26: ... Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins 3 Plug the power cord and turn on the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data DO NOT short circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM Short circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard button cell batter...

Page 27: ...R SENSE2_RETUR AAFP PIN 1 HD audio compliant pin definition We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability 14 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 sy...

Page 28: ...N CNV_WT_R_1_DP GND CNV_WT_R_0_DN CNV_WT_R_0_DP GND CNV_WT_R_CLK_DN CNV_WT_R_CLK_DP GND VCC VCC WLAN_LED1 NC M 2_CRF_RST NC M 2_WIFI_CLKREQ WLAN_LED2 GND NC CNV_BRI_RSP_R CNV_RGI_DT_R CNV_RGI_RSP_R CNV_BRI_DT_R NC NC NC CNV_GNSS_PA_BLANKING_R CNV_MFUART2_TXD_R CNV_MFUART2_RXD_R M2WIFI_SUSCLK S_PLTRST M 2_BT_RF_KILL M 2_WIFI_RF_KILL NC NC NC NC NC NC NC VCC VCC PIN 1 M 2 WIFI The M 2 Wi Fi module i...

Page 29: ...g you to securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity TPM S_SPI_TPM_IRQ S_SPI_TPM_CS2 F_BIOS_WP _R GND T_SPI_CLK T_SPI_MOSI VCCSPI S_PLTRST F2_SPI_CS1 _R 3V_SPI F_SPI_CS0 _R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_HOLD _R PIN 1 The TPM module is purchased separately ...

Page 30: ... from or written to the storage device or storage device add on card System Warning Speaker header SPEAKER The 4 pin header allows you to connect the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Button Soft off Button header PWRSW The 3 1 pin header allows you to connect the system power button Press the power button to power up the system o...

Page 31: ...lowing you to connect Thunderbolt enabled devices to form a daisy chain configuration PIN 1 FORCE_PWR TB_CIO_PLUG_EVENT SLP_S3 SLP_S5 GND RTD3_SW I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ RTD3_POWER_EN NC PERST_N WAKE TB_HEADER The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately Please visit the official website of your purchased Thunderbolt card for more details on compatibility ...

Page 32: ...1 22 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 33: ... for LGA1700 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1151 and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal incorrect CPU orientation placement or other damages resulting from negligence by the user Take caution when lifting the load lever ensure to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever ...

Page 34: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 35: ...LUS D4 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system installation To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary ...

Page 36: ...ing systems is also available on ASUS Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards allowing you more flexibility when installing a cooling system to your motherboard however we still strongly advise you consult with your cooling system vendor on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system and ASUS motherboard Push pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this mothe...

Page 37: ...al holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards however we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system If you wish to install an AIO cooler we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis ...

Page 38: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 39: ...PRIME Z790M PLUS D4 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 4 M 2 installation 1 2 To install an M 2 WIFI card ...

Page 40: ... 2 The M 2 modules are purchased separately Use the screw and nut in the bundled 2 screw 1 nut package when installing an M 2 SSD module into the M 2_2 socket Supported M 2 type varies per motherboard 2 1 3 To install an M 2 SSD card 2 3 2 3 ...

Page 41: ... O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 5 Motherboard installation 1 Install the ASUS I O Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I O shield installation ...

Page 42: ... Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 3 Place eight 8 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 43: ...PRIME Z790M PLUS D4 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 6 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug or connect both the 8 pin and 4 pin power plugs OR AND ...

Page 44: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 7 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Page 45: ...0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector To install the front panel connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type C To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type C connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place ...

Page 46: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 47: ...ies card to the PCIEX16 G4 slot Step 6 is optional please connect a 6 pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type C port Thunderbolt quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices and the TypeC_2 port can support up to 9V devices when the 6 pin PCIe power connector is connected The Thunderbolt series card is sold separately Please v...

Page 48: ...orts 3 4 and 5 6 8 Audio jacks We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3 2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Intel I219 V 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED Ethernet port Speed...

Page 49: ...nel Light Blue Rear panel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out Pink Front panel To configure a 7 1 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output ...

Page 50: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 2 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 51: ...PRIME Z790M PLUS D4 2 19 Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 52: ...self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

Page 53: ...anced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup Yo...

Page 54: ...tion only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options After doing either of the three options press Delete key to enter BIOS Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Sel...

Page 55: ...t the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that conta...

Page 56: ...upport 2 Rename the BIOS file as ASUS CAP or PZ790MP4 CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive 3 Turn on the system 4 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB port 5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically 6 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to rec...

Page 57: ... tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 con...

Page 58: ...3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS and RAID Support Chapter 3 ...

Page 59: ...erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off ...

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Page 62: ...and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste France sorting and recycling information Points de collecte sur www quefairedemesdechets f...

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