ASROCK Z790 LiveMixer 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 6
1.4 I/O Panel 8
1.5 Block Diagram 10
Chapter 2 Installation 11
2.1 Installing the CPU 12
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 17
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 18
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 19
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 21
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 23
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 24
2.10 Power On 25
2.11 Jumpers Setup 26
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27
2.13 Post Status Checker 39
2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/
BT) Installation Guide 40

2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 42
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_5) 45
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4) 48
2.18 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows® 50

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Z790 LiveMixer
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Z790 LiveMixer 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 LiveMixer Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z790 LiveMixer User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 5 x Screws 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 motherboard, 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
• 2oz Copper PCB
CPU • Supports 13th Gen & 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)
Chipset • Intel® Z790
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
6800+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• 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:
• 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots (PCIE3 and PCIE4), support x4 mode*
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)*
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe
WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/
BT)
* If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Supports AMD CrossFireTM
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)

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• Supports eDP 1.4, supports max. resolution up to Full HD
60Hz
• 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 (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
• Nahimic Audio
LAN • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
• Dragon RTL8125BG
• Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Soware
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and
Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control
USB • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
• 10 x USB 2.0 (6 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Mounting Points
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Ports (10 Gb/s)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_23 are Lightning Gaming
Ports. USB32_45 support Ultra USB Power.)
• 6 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
• 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)

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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
2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, 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.
* Either M2_1 or M2_2 can be used at a time.
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe stor-
age devices
Connector • 1 x eDP Signal Connector
• 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 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con-
nector)
• 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Con-
nector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
underbolt 4 AIC Card)

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• 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)
* 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.
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)
• CEC Tier II ready
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

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)
5 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2)
6 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
7 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
8 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP)
9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
10 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB32_TC3)
11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_7_8)
12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_9_10)
13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0)(Upper), (SATA3_1)(Lower)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2)(Upper), (SATA3_3)(Lower)
15 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)
16 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
17 Post Status Checker (PSC)
18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
19 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
20 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)
23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_9_10)
24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
25 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
26 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
27 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
28 5-pin underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
30 eDP Signal Connector (EDP1)
31 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

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1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_3456)
2 Microphone Input Jack** 9 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_1)
3 Line Out Jack** 10 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1)
4 Optical SPDIF Out Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)
5 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_6) 12 DisplayPort 1.4
6 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC2) 13 HDMI Port
7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_2345)***
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
1213 5 4
2
3
11 8
1
9
10
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*** USB32_23 are Lightning Gaming Ports. USB32_45 support Ultra USB Power.
** Function of the Audio Ports in 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel Conguration:
Channel Port Function
2ch Line Out Jack
(Rear Panel) Front speaker out
4ch Pink-Mic
(Front Panel) Rear speaker out
5.1ch Microphone Input Jack
(Rear Panel) Central/Subwoofer speaker out
7.1ch Lime-Headphone
(Front Panel) Side Speaker out

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1.5 Block Diagram
Intel Z790 Chipset
Intel Alder Lake-S Raptor Lake-S Processor
LGA1700
10Gb/s
Channel B Channel A
DDR5 Slot x2 DDR5 Slot x2
DMI Gen4 x8
Gen4 x4
PCIE3 Gen4 x4 Slot
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A 2 Port
Gen4 x4
PCIE4 Gen4 x4 Slot
Gen3 x1
PCIE2 Gen3 x1 Slot
DDIB DDIC
HDMI1 Display Port1
M2 2 PCIe Gen4 x4
Gen4 x4 Gen3 x1
RTL8125BG LAN
Gen4 x4
M2 3PCIe Gen4 x4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C 2 Port
10Gb/s
ASM1074 USB3 Hub
Gen5 x16
PCIE1 PCIe Gen5 x16 x16/x8
M2 1 PCIe Gen5 x4 x0/x4
x8 x4 x4
PCIE Gen5 SWITCH
x4
Gen4 x4
M2 4 PCIe Gen4 x4
Gen4 x4
M2 5PCIe Gen4 x4
20Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 GEN2x2 Type C
5Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 3 Port
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 4 Port
480Mb/s
GL852G USB2 Hub x2
Rear USB2.0 4 Port Front USB2.0 4 Port SATA 4 port
SATA 6Gb
Rear USB2.0 1 Port
480Mb/s
SPI
Flash ROM 128Mb
eSPI
SIO NCT6796D-E
CPU FAN2 4 3C
CHA FAN1 4 3C CHA FAN2 4 3C CHA FAN3 4 3C
CHA FAN4 4 3C
CHA FAN5 4 3C
NCT3947S NCT3947S NCT3947S NCT3947S NCT3947S NCT3947S
CPU FAN1
H/W Monitor
Gen3 x1
ASM3042 PCIE to USB IC Rear USB3.0 1 Port Rear USB2.0 1 Port
+Gen3 x1480Mb/s
CNVi
M2 WiFi1
ALC897 2+1 jack Audio
AZ HD Audio

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Z790 LiveMixer
is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study
the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts 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 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 to use a
grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the
components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation

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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 CPU will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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B
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be
placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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CPU_FAN

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
Recommended Memory Conguration
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
A1 A2 B1 B2
V
A1 A2 B1 B2
VV
A1 A2 B1 B2
VVVV
1. For dual channel conguration, 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 installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 , DDR3 or DDR4 memory module into a
DDR5 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to
the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.

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