ASUS ROG STRIX-Z790-F-GAMINGWIFI-II Intel Z790 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard

The ROG Strix Z790-F II strikes from the shadows with a flurry of advanced power and features to elevate the latest Intel processors, graphics cards, storage and wireless networking to the next level. Armed with enhanced DDR5 support, ample cooling, PCIe 5.0 and WiFi 7, this high-performance ninja is ready for the toughest of missions.

Q-ANTENNA
With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.

AI OVERCLOCKING
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.

PCIE 5.0
The top PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot is well-equipped for the increased size and bandwidth of next-gen graphics cards. Zippy storage options abound with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all featuring robust heatsinks to maximize performance.

DDR5 DOMINATION
ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the 8 GT/s mark on the Strix Z790-F II, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI.

DIMM Flex provides enthusiasts with a powerful new way to overclock their DDR5 memory modules. It employs specialized circuitry that can boost performance or address potential stability issues, depending on temperature readings. When temperatures are nominal, it can use the extra headroom to increase speeds and efficiency. And when temperatures increase, it can adjust memory behavior downward to maintain stability.

AEMP II
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature that allows users to achieve supreme memory performance and compatibility with optimized clock speeds, even when they’re using PMIC-restricted memory modules that do not provide an XMP or EXPO profile. Developed through a flexible training method, AEMP II simplifies the process of fine-tuning memory settings beyond the baseline configuration, all while ensuring system stability. This applies whether you are maximizing the potential of an entry-level module or preparing a high-speed kit for ultimate performance.

Now, AEMP II offers even more flexibility. With the latest firmware update, AEMP II allows users to optimize the performance of a four-DIMM DDR5 RAM configuration, even with a mixture of different brands and dies. Increasing the memory capacity of your build by adding additional DIMMs has never been easier – with AEMP II, you can get optimized memory performance even when all four memory modules are not an exact match, provided that all four DIMMs have the same capacity.

VRM HEATSINK ARRAY
Covering the power solution are two thick heatsinks connected by a heatpipe, sharing cooling capacity across VRMs and providing ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance Intel 14th Gen processors.

M.2 BACKPLATE
An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

M.2 HEATSINKS
Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

CPU FAN HEADERS
A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers provides easy access to CPU coolers.

AIO cooler
AIO PUMP FAN HEADER
A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.

4-PIN FAN HEADERS
Each header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

WIFI 7
With Multi-Link Operation (MLO)x, WiFi 7xx can outperform WiFi 6E to deliver faster speeds, higher reliability and increased data transfer efficiency.
Learn more about Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and WiFi 7 technology.

Intel 2.5G Ethernet
Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.

USB 20GBPS
The Strix Z790-F II comes loaded with two USB 20Gbps Type-C connectors for speedy data transfers up to 20Gbps. One is a port on the rear I/O; the other can be attached to the chassis front panel and it also features Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 technology to quickly charge devices up to 30W.

SUPREMEFX
ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix Z790-F II implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX
When the lights are out, the ROG Strix Z790-F II blends into the shadows with its dark pcb and black metal heatinks. Activate the customizable RGB logo on the shroud, and the board makes a bold statment. Transparent layers and subtle brand-centric details add aesthetic depth and texture. Pair the Strix Z790-F II with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully-customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

COOLER COMPATIBILITY
ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance, high overclocking potential, bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for new Z790 motherboards, empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.

THE ROG STRIX ECOSYSTEM AWAITS
Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complimentary aesthetics, control, and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

AI COOLING II
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

GAME FIRST
GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate for an even better user experience. GameFirst optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time, based on intelligent algorithms designed for various application customizable usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms. The latest update includes dedicated support for NVIDIA GeForce NOW to ensure the lowest latency possible during intense game streamingcloud gaming sessions. To provide a better user’s experience, GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate.

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

The AI Suite 3 dashboard contains a set of intuitive controls that boost CPU performance while maintaining system stability.

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer functionx) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

ROG Strix Z790 motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS Sound Unbound app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space – putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location of every gunshot, footstep, and other sounds.x

The ROG Strix Z790-F II includes a sixty-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolersx.

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

You can use Armoury Crate to download drivers, tools, and user manuals, and to register products. It also taps into a special news feed that connects you to the global ASUS gaming community.

CPU
Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processorsx
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0xx
x Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
xx Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel Z790 Chipset

Memory
4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5
8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memoryx”
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II)
Supports DIMM Flex
x Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/.
x Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics
1 x DisplayPortxx
1 x HDMITM portxxx
x Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
xx Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
xxx Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
xxxx VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.

Expansion Slots
Intel CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)x
1 x PCIe 5.0×16 slot (supports x16 mode)
Intel Z790 Chipsetxx
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
x Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
– To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage
Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsx
Intel CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
M.21 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z790 Chipset
M.22 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.23 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.24 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
x Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth
Intel Wi-Fi 7x
2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)xx
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bandxxx
Support Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.4Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth v5.4xxxx
x Compatible with Windows 11 or later.
xx Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later.
xxx Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
xxxx The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.

USB
Rear USB (Total 14 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C )
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C )
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
6x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-chargex )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5G ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
xUSB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
xUSB Type-C power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 5.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080x
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front and Rear Panel MIC Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
– Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel

Audio Features
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
– Savitech SV3H712 AMP
– Gold-plated audio jacks
– Rear optical S/PDIF out port
– Premium audio capacitors
– Audio cover
xxThe LINE OUT port on the rear I/O does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use an USB interface audio device.

Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C )
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C )
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMITM port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
5 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5G ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x Start button
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt (USB4 ) header

Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+
– 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
– M.2 Q-Latch
– PCIe Slot Q-Release
– Q-Antenna
– Q-DIMM
– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
– Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– M.2 heatsink backplate
– M.2 heatsink
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– BIOS FlashBack button
– BIOS FlashBack LED
– Clear CMOS button
– CPU Socket lever protector
– ProCool II
– Pre-mounted I/O shield
– SafeSlot
– SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
– Aura RGB header
– Addressable Gen 2 headers
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support
– Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher
– Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A
– Compatible with PD3.0

Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software
– ROG CPU-Z
– DTS Sound Unbound

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
-AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
– Aura Creator
– Aura Sync
– Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
– GameFirst
– Power Saving
– Sonic Studio
– Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
– Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
– TPU
– DIGI+ VRM
– Turbo app
– PC Cleaner
MyASUS
USB Wattage Watcher
Intel Unison
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– ASUS MyHotkey
FlexKey
MemTest86

BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x Thermal pad for M.2
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna
1 x Cable ties package
1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG Strix stickers
2 x M.2 Rubber packages
1 x M.2 backplate Rubber package
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

Operating System
Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

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What’s in the box
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x Thermal pad for M.2
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna
1 x Cable ties package
1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG Strix stickers
2 x M.2 Rubber packages
1 x M.2 backplate Rubber package
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide