ASROCK PHANTOM GAMING Z790 NOVA WiFi User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
1.5 Block Diagram 11
1.6 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antenna 12
1.7 Graphics Card Holder 13
1.8 Wireless Dongle USB Bracket 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 Motherboard 22
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 23
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 25
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 27
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 28
2.10 Power On 29
2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 30

2.12 Smart Buttons 48
2.13 Dr. Debug 50
2.14 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1) 56
2.15 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 60
2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_4) 62
2.17 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_5) 65
2.18 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_6) 68

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Z790 Nova WiFi
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Z790 Nova WiFi motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
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)
• 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable (Optional)
• 3 x ermistor Cables (Optional)
• 5 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 5 x Standos for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
cations of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s
website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother-
board, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • ATX Form Factor
• 8 Layer PCB
• 2oz Copper PCB
CPU • Supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors
(LGA1700)
• Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
• Supports Intel® ermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
• Supports Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
• Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine
Chipset • Intel® Z790
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
8000+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 3.0
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3)*
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/
BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated
WiFi/BT)
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
• Supports AMD CrossFireTM
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

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Z790 Nova WiFi
Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
• Intel® XeGraphics 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 max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek
ALC4082 Audio Codec)
• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
• Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
• Nahimic Audio
LAN • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
• Killer® E3100G
• Supports Killer LAN Soware
Wireless
LAN
• 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
• Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
• Supports 320MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz*
frequency band
* Wi-Fi 7 (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso®
Windows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent
regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated
(for supported countries) through Windows Update and
soware updates once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 7 functionality.
• 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth 5.4
• Supports MU-MIMO

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USB • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
• 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) *
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports *
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• 1 x Clear CMOS Button
• 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
• 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
*USB32_12 support Ultra USB Power. USB32_34 are Lightning
Gaming Ports.
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.

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Z790 Nova WiFi
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2
NVMe storage devices
Connector • 3 x ermistor Cable Headers
• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x RGB LED Header*
• 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)****
• 5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)*****
• 1 x VRM Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con-
trol)******
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con-
nector)
• 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec-
tor)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec-
tor)
• 1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
underbolt 4 AIC Card)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
• 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
• 1 x Power Button with LED
• 1 x Reset Button with LED
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
**** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CHA_FAN1~5/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~5/WP can auto detect
if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
****** VRM_FAN supports the VRM fan power up to 2A (24W).

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BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
OS • Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party
overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com