ASRock Z790 Nova WiFi driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 3
... and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antenna
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1.7 Graphics Card Holder
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1.8 Wireless Dongle USB Bracket
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Chapter 2 Installation
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2.1 Installing the CPU
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header
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2.5 Installing the Motherboard
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2.6 Installing SATA Drives
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2.7 Installing a Graphics Card
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2.12 Smart Buttons
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2.13 Dr. Debug
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2.14 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1)
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2.15 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3)
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2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_4)
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2.17 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_5)
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2.18 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_6)
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User Manual - Page 5
... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Z790 Nova WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z790 Nova WiFi User Manual • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (Optional) •...
User Manual - Page 7
Z790 Nova WiFi
Graphics
Audio LAN Wireless LAN
• Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
• Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and
max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP
2.3 and ...
User Manual - Page 10
... Legal BIOS with GUI support
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
User Manual - Page 16
... ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + BT Module
This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Wi-Fi 7 + BT v5.4 module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Wi-Fi 7 connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.4. Wi-Fi 7 + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter...
User Manual - Page 17
Z790 Nova WiFi
1.7 Graphics Card Holder
Installing the Graphics Card Holder
Before installing the Graphics Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case.
Step 1 Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis with 2 screws.
Type A Type B
*There are two types of screws in the package. Please use the appropriate type based on the ...
User Manual - Page 18
..., study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard
components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages...
User Manual - Page 19
Z790 Nova WiFi
2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please 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, the...
User Manual - Page 21
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
Z790 Nova WiFi
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CPU_FAN
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel configuration, 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...
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2.5 Installing the Motherboard
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2.6 Installing SATA Drives
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Optical Drive SATA Drive
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SATA Data Cable
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2.7 Installing a Graphics Card
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CLICK!
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User Manual - Page 50
... power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters.
The ARGB Splitter Cable that comes with the package allows you to extend and connect various addressable RGB LED strips or devices through a single 3-pin Addressable LED Header on the motherboard.
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*ADDR_LED1 Header on this motherboard supports RGB 2.0 function. Please download the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility from the ASRock Live Update...
User Manual - Page 76
... file or other text or file.
(e) Intel has no obligation to provide any support, technical assistance or updates for the Software.
OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHTS. Title to all copies of the Software remains with Intel or its licensors or suppliers. The Software is copyrighted and protected by the laws of the United States and other countries...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 1
... are using for information on RAID support. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. STEP 1: Enter the UEFI Setup Utility by pressing or right after you power on the computer. STEP 2: Go to Advanced\Storage Configuration\VMD Configuration and set Enable VMD controller to [Enabled].
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Installing Windows® on a RAID volume
After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 1
Please download the drivers from ASRock's website (https://www.asrock.com/index.asp) and unzip the files to a USB flash drive.
STEP 2 Press at system POST to launch the boot menu and choose the item "UEFI: " to install Windows® 10 64-bit OS.
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STEP 3 (If the drive that you plan to install Windows is available, please go to STEP 6) If during the Windows installation process the target drive is not available, please click .
STEP 4 Click to find the driver on your USB flash drive.
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STEP 7 Please follow Windows' installation instructions to finish the process.
STEP 8 After the Windows installation is finished, please install the Rapid Storage Technology driver and utility from ASRock's website. https://www.asrock.com/index.asp
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