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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specifications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 6

1.4 I/O Panel 9

1.5 Block Diagram 11

1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz

Antennas 12

Chapter 2 Installation 14
2.1 Installing the CPU 15

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18

2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 20

2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 21

2.6 Installing the Motherboard 22

2.7 Installing SATA Drives 23

2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 25

2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 27

2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 28

2.11 Power On 29

2.12 Jumpers Setup 30

2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31

2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 41

2.15 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows® 44

 Z790M-ITX WiFi

Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z790M-ITX 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.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
fications 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 specific information about the model you are using. You
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 Z790M-ITX WiFi Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z790M-ITX WiFi User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)

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 1.2 Specifications

Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor

• 8 Layer 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® Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
• Supports Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)

Chipset • Intel® Z790

Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology

• 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to
6800+(OC)*
1DPC 1R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 5200+ MHz (OC), 5200 MHz Natively.
• Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

Expansion CPU:
Slot • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/
BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated
WiFi/BT)

* Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.

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• Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)

• 1 x 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 • 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Intel® I226V)

• 1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I219V)

Wireless • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module

LAN • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band*
support
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft® Win-
dows® 11. The availability will depend on the different regula-
tion status of each country and region. It will be activated (for
supported countries) through Windows Update and software
updates once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO

USB • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear)

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Front)
• 3 x USB 2.0 (1 Rear, 2 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection

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 Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports
I/O • 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
• 1 x USB 2.0 Port
• 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports
• 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
• 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)

Storage CPU:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280
SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

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*
* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support
RAID 5

Connector • 1 x eDP Signal Connector

• 1 x RGB LED Header*
• 1 x Addressable LED Header**
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)***
• 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin)****
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-
tor)

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• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

• 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 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
** Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** CPU_FAN1/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
*** CPU_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in
use.
**** CHA_FAN1~2 support the fan power up to 1A (12W).
***** Actual speed depends on USB devices and extension cable
in the chassis.

BIOS • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Feature

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifica- • FCC, CE
tions • 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 in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party
overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect 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.

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 1.3 Motherboard Layout

Top Side View

1 2 3 4 5

RGB_LED1

CPU_FAN1/WP
1

CHA_FAN1
HDMI1

DP_1

ATXPWR1
RoHS
6

DDR5_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR5_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
BIOS
ROM

Z790M-ITX WiFi
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USB 3.2 Gen2
T: USB32_1
B: USB32_2
USB_2_3

USB32_5_6
8
USB32_3
USB 3.2 Gen2:

LAN
RJ-45:
USB_1
USB 2.0:

9
LAN

SATA3_1

SATA3_0
10
USB32_TC1
USB 3.2 Gen2x2:

USB32_4
USB 3.2 Gen2:

2.5G LAN
RJ-45:

ADDR_LED1

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M2_1

Intel
SATA3_3

SATA3_2
1
12
LAN
Z790
Line Out
Center:
SPDIF
Optical
Bottom:

MIC IN
Top:

F_USB32_TC_1
CHA_FAN2

13
1
M2_2

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

M2_WIFI 14

1
CLRMOS1
PANEL1
HD_AUDIO1 1
AUDIO
CODEC
PCIE1 15

18 17 16

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Back Side View

EDP1

19

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 No. Description
1 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1/WP)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)
5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_5_6)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (F_USB32_TC_1)
14 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
16 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
19 eDP Signal Connector (EDP1)

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1.4 I/O Panel

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1 2 3 5

13 12 10 8 7 6
11 9

No. Description No. Description

1 DisplayPort 1.4 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_4)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)* 9 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port
3 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (USB32_TC1)
(Intel® I226V)** 10 USB 2.0 Port (USB_1)
4 Microphone Input Jack*** 11 USB 3.2 Gen2 Port (USB32_3)
5 Line Out Jack*** 12 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB32_12)
6 Antenna Ports 13 HDMI Port
7 Optical SPDIF Out Port

* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

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 **There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
100Mbps/1Gbps
Blinking Data Activity Orange
connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection

*** Function of the Audio Ports in 2, 4 or 5.1-channel Configuration:

Channel Port Function

Line Out Jack
2ch Front speaker out
(Rear Panel)
Pink-Mic
4ch Rear speaker out
(Front Panel)
Microphone Input Jack
5.1ch Central/Subwoofer speaker out
(Rear Panel)

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 eDP DDIA Channel A DDR5 Slot x1

Channel B DDR5 Slot x1

HDMI DDIB
LGA1700 CPU
Display Port DDIC
Gen5 x16 PCIE1 ( GEN5 x16 Slot )

Gen4 x4 M2_1(PCIe Gen4 x4)

1.5 Block Diagram

DMI Gen4 x8

Gen4 x4 M2_2(PCIe Gen4 x4)

Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C 20Gb/s
LANE reversal
GEN2x2

Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C 20Gb/s Gen3 x1 Intel i219V 1G LAN
GEN2x2
Gen3 x1 Intel i226V 2.5G LAN
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A 10Gb/s
4 port
Z790
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 type A 5Gb/s
2 port

Rear USB 2.0 1 port 480Mb/s

480Mb/s +Gen3 x1
Front USB 2.0 2 port 480Mb/s M2_WiFi1
CNVi
SATA 4 port SATA 6Gb
AZ(HD Audio) ALC897 (2+1 jack Audio)

eSPI

FAN 3
SIO NCT5585D
H/W Monitor

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 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module
This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module
that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and
Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready technology
that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT also includes
Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.

* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11. The availability
will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be
activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates
once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.

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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide

Step 1
Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that
come with the package.

Step 2
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna
clockwise until it is securely connected.

Step 3

Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in

the illustration.
*You may need to adjust the direction of
the antenna for a stronger signal.

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 Chapter 2 Installation
This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
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 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.

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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.

2 3

15
 4 5

6 7

Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

1 2

N
FA
U_
CP

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 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides two 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 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. The DIMM only fits 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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 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header

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RESET SW
HDD LED

3$1(/

System Panel Header Front Panel Wires

10 9

Power SW (-) RESET SW (+)

B D
Power SW (+) RESET SW (-)

Power LED (-) HDD LED (-)

A C
Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) A B C D
2 1
PANEL1

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2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield

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 2.6 Installing the Motherboard

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2.7 Installing SATA Drives

Optical Drive

SATA Drive

SATA Data Cable

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 3

SATA Power Connector

SATA Data Connector

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2.8 Installing a Graphics Card

CLICK!

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 Expansion Slot (PCIe Slot)
There is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.

PCIe slot:
PCIE1 (PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards.
* Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots

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2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices

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 2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors

$7;9 $7;3:5

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2.11 Power On

1 3

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 2.12 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is
“Open”.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 15)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup
parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the
pins on CLRMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper cap after
clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating
the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do
the clear-CMOS action.

CLRMOS1
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2-pin Jumper

Short: Clear CMOS

Open: Default

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2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these
headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 14)
Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis
to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and
negative pins before connecting the cables.

PANEL1
1
HDLED+ PLED+
HDLED- PLED-
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GND PWRBTN#
RESET# GND
GND

PWRBTN (Power Button):

Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn
off your system using the power button.

RESET (Reset Button):

Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel. Press the reset button to restart the
computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the
system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The
LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the
hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power
button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connect-
ing your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the
pin assignments are matched correctly.

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 Serial ATA3 Connectors
Vertical:
(SATA3_0) (see p.6, No. 10)
(SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 9)
(SATA3_2) (see p.6, No. 12)
(SATA3_3) (see p.6, No. 11)
These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage
devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATA3_1

SATA3_0
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SATA3_3

SATA3_2

USB 2.0 Header

(9-pin USB_2_3) (see p.6, No. 7)
There is one USB2.0 header on this motherboard. This USB 2.0 header can support
two ports.

USB_2_3
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

(19-pin USB32_5_6) (see p.6, No. 8)
There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support
two ports.

USB32_5_6
Vbus
Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-
Z790M-ITX WiFi

IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND
GND IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND
GND IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PA_D+ Dummy
1

Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header

(20-pin F_USB32_TC_1) (see p.6, No. 13)
There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard.
This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for additional USB 3.2
Gen2x2 ports.

USB32_TC_1
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USB Type-C Cable

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 Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 18)
This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

Z790M-ITX WiFi
HD_AUDIO1
GND
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
OUT_RET

1
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L

High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup-
port HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis
manual to install your system.

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Chassis Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 17)
Please connect fan cables to the fan connector and match the black wire to the
ground pin.

CHA_FAN1
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FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4
CHA_FAN_SPEED 3
+12V 2
GND 1

CHA_FAN2
1 GND
2 +12V
3 CHA_FAN_SPEED
4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

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 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 1)
This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan
to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU_FAN1/WP
4 3 2 1
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GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 6)
This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX
power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.

ATXPWR1
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12 24

1 13

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ATX 12V Power Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 2)
This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin
ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
*Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and
not the graphics card. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this
connector.

ATX12V1
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8 5

4 1

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 RGB LED Header
(4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 5)
This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose
from various LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the
cable may be damaged.

RGB_LED1
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B
R
G
+12V
1

Connect your RGB LED strip to the RGB LED

Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard.

1 B
R
G
12V

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system
and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause dam-
ages to motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.

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Addressable LED Header

(3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 16)
This header is used to connect Addressable LED extension cable which allows users to
choose from various LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise,
the cable may be damaged.
Z790M-ITX WiFi

ADDR_LED1
GND

DO_ADDR
VOUT
1

Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips

to the Addressable LED Header (ADDR_
LED1) on the motherboard.

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be
damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and
unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to
motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters.

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 eDP Signal Connector
(40-pin EDP1) (see p.7, No. 19)
This connector on the bottom side of the motherboard is for an LCD monitor that
supports an internal embedded DisplayPort (eDP).
*Please refer to page 44 for further instructions on how to adjust the brightness.

PIN SIGNAL
1 N/A
2 LCD_BLT_VCC
3 LCD_BLT_VCC
4 LCD_BLT_VCC
5 LCD_BLT_VCC
6 N/A
7 N/A
8 eDP_VARY_BL
9 eDP_BLON
10 BKT_GND
11 BKT_GND
12 BKT_GND
13 BKT_GND
14 eDP_HPD_CON
15 PNL_GND
16 PNL_GND
17 PNL_GND
18 PNL_GND
19 N/A
20 +LVDD
21 +LVDD
22 +LVDD
23 +LVDD
24 GND
25 eDP_AUX#_CON
26 eDP_AUX_CON
27 GND
28 eDP_TX0_CON
29 eDP_TX#0_CON
30 GND
31 eDP_TX1_CON
32 eDP_TX#1_CON
33 GND
34 N/A
35 N/A
36 GND
37 N/A
38 N/A
39 GND
40 N/A

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2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2)

The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and
mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
mode. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe
Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes.

Installing the M.2 SSD Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the

screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2 SSD module, find
the corresponding nut location to be
used.

No. 1
Nut Location A
PCB Length 8cm
Module Type Type2280

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 Step 3
1

2 Before installing a M.2 SSD

module, please loosen the screws to
1 remove the M.2 heatsink.
*Please remove the protective films
on the bottom side of the M.2
heatsink before you install a M.2
SSD module.

Step 4

Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD

module into the M.2 slot. Please be
aware that the M.2 SSD module only
fits in one orientation.

A 20o

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Step 4

Tighten the screws with a screwdriver

to secure the modules into place.
Please do not overtighten the screws
as this might damage the modules.

NUT2 NUT1

Step 5

2 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver

1
to secure the M.2 heatsink into place
in the order shown. Tighten screw
3
opposite the M.2 connector first (2),
and then tighten the one next to the
M.2 connector (3).
*Please do not overtighten the screw
as this might damage the module and
M.2 heatsink.

For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details:
http://www.asrock.com

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 2.15 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows®
This section explains how to change screen brightness in Windows® when you use
an eDP panel.

The following is a setup example for Windows® 11. Setup procedures may vary from
different operating systems.

Setup Guide
Step 1

Right click on desktop. Select Display settings.

Step 2

In System > Display, select Brightness. Move the slider to fine-tune the brightness
level.

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Step 3

You might also see another check box displayed: Help improve battery by
optimizing the content shown and brightness. Select the check box to turn on the
content adaptive brightness control if needed.

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Radio transmit power per transceiver type

Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)

2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
WiFi 5250-5350 MHz
21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
5470-5725 MHz
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Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -1.5 dbm