SKU # AC69838 | Model # ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II | Brand ASUS
· Intel LGA 1700 |
· Robust Power Solution |
· Optimised VRM Thermal |
· Next-Gen M.2 Support |
· Abundant Connectivity |
The ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II supercharges builds with its robust 18-stage power, hyperspeed DDR5 slots and next-gen PCIe 5.0 connectivity. It features five M.2 SSD slots with heatsinks, USB 20 Gbps support, WiFi 7, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
Style and substance come together like never before in the feature-packed ROG Strix Z790-E II. From its vibrant multi-layered I/O shroud to its stacks of VRM cooling, it is a conversation piece that also delivers enhanced DDR5 performance, ample PCIe 5.0 slots and the DIY-friendly Q-Design feature set that makes building and upgrading a breeze.
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.
PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE
A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one press, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.
M.2 Q-LATCH
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an SSD from an M.2 slot. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for a traditional screw.
CLEAR CMOS & BIOS FLASHBACK
The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected. BIOS FlashBack is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.
Q-LED
The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices are functioning normally during startup. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard, and it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed--even before attempting to boot a newly built PC.
Q-CODE
The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes, providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems and hardware issues.
START BUTTON
This convenient button removes the need to manually jump hard-to-reach pins during testing and troubleshooting.
Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix Z790-E offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support. The topmost x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready, and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. One of the onboard M.2 slots is geared for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds thanks to its PCIe 5.0 interface, while all the rest can deliver still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of next-gen drives.
1 - POWER ARCHITECTURE
The VRM features 18+1+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 110 amps
2 - ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS
Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.
3 - DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
ProCool II connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation and lowers electrical impedance.
4 - EIGHT-LAYER PCB
A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.
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-E 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.
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.
* Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU and memory modules.
** The testing chart is based on a test with an Intel i9-14900K processor and 4x16 GB
SK Hynix DDR5-5600 non-ECC UDIMMs, model HMCG78AGBUA081N
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.
* Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU, graphic card, motherboard, and memory modules.
** The comparison chart is based on a test with an Intel Core i9 14900K processor, ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II motherboard, ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 OC Edition 24GB graphics card, and G.SKILL DDR5 memory modules (model F5-7200J3646F24GX2-TZ5RK).
1 - VRM HEATSINK ARRAY
Covering the power solution are two thick heatsinks with strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while powering high-performance Intel 14th Gen processors.
2 - M.2 COMBO-SINK
This M.2 heatsink integrates a direct-contact U-shaped heat pipe to achieve optimal operating temperatures, and it has been upgraded with a larger surface area for even more cooling.
3 - M.2 BACKPLATE
An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.
4 - M.2 HEATSINKS
Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
1 - WIFI 7
With Multi-Link Operation (MLO)*, WiFi 7** can outperform WiFi 6E to deliver faster speeds, higher reliability and increased data transfer efficiency.
* MLO (Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later.
** WiFi 7 features require onboard WiFi chipset, WiFi AP, and WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features.
2 - 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.
The Strix Z790-E 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.
ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II | |
Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
CPU | Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** | |
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. | |
** 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 Memory* |
Dual channel memory architecture | |
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | |
OptiMem II | |
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) | |
* 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/ | |
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. | |
Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort** |
1 x HDMITM port*** | |
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. | |
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. | |
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. | |
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. | |
Expansion Slots | Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* |
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (support x16 mode)** | |
Intel® Z790 Chipset | |
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode) | |
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). | |
** When M.2_1 is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only. | |
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. | |
Storage | Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* |
Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) | |
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) | |
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) | |
Intel® Z790 Chipset | |
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) | |
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) | |
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) | |
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
* 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 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*** Support Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.4Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth® v5.4**** * Compatible with Windows 11 or later. ** Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later. *** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. **** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications. |
USB | Rear USB (Total 12 ports) |
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) | |
11 x USB 10Gbps ports (10 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) | |
Front USB (Total 11 ports) | |
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge ) | |
2 x USB 5GGps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports | |
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports | |
Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front 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 | |
* The rear panel Lime (Line out) port 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. | |
Back Panel I/O Ports | 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) |
11 x USB 10Gbps ports (10 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) | |
1 x DisplayPort | |
1 x HDMITM port | |
1 x Wi-Fi module | |
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port | |
5 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 Fast-charge ) | |
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5G ports | |
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports | |
Miscellaneous | |
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers | |
1 x Alteration PCIe Mode Switch | |
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-Code | |
- Q-DIMM | |
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with DRAM Detection | |
- 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 charging | |
- Support: USB power delivery notification with power output wattage display | |
- 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 ) |
SKU # AC69838 | Model # ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II