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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS specifications summary ..........vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ................x Package contents ....................... xi Installation tools and components ................xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout ..................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMI 2.0***...
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TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS specifications summary Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel Rapid Storage Technology is ® available with either 1. Intel SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or ® 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-attached slots.
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TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS specifications summary 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 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector...
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Operating System ® Windows 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x TUF Gaming sticker...
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1200 CPU Intel LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan ® ® DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
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A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2* TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Chapter 1: Product Introduction https://tm.by...
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Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA PCIe 4.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots (from CPU) PCIe bifurcation &...
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Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN Q-Fan Controlled CPU_OPT Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN3 Q-Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP Full-Speed TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ATX_12V_2 ATX_12V_1 PIN 1...
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2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-attached slots. • To enable Intel Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in ® PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology. ® The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 1-11 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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When a device is installed on the M.2_3 socket, SATA6G_56 ports cannot be used. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction https://tm.by...
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5 Gb/s. U32_5 VBUS SBU2 TX2+ SBU1 TX2- VBUS RX2+ RX1- RX2- RX1+ TX1- TX1+ VBUS The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 1-13 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. U32G1_910 PIN 1 USB3+5V...
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480 Mbps connection speed. USB_E12 PIN 1 USB_E34 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 1-15 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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AURA Addressable Gen2 headers The Addressable Gen2 headers allow you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ADD_GEN 2_2 ADD_GEN 2_1 PIN 1 The Addressable Gen2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
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RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 1-17 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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Clear CMOS header This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
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HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 1-19 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW SPEAKER CHASSIS PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED RESET PLED • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) DRAM (YELLOW) CPU (RED) The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 1-21 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by...
2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2: Basic Installation https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
2.1.4 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. • The illustrations only show the installation steps for a single M.2 slot, the steps are the same for the other M.2 slots if you wish to install an M.2 to another M.2 slot. •...
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Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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• To install an M.2 using the removable M.2 Q-Latch screw For M.2_1: Type 2242, 2260, 2280 M.2 (optional) Remove the M.2 rubber pad. Follow this step only if you wish to install an M.2 to type 2242. (optional) If required, remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole.
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Install the bundled removable screw stand to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. Secure your M.2 using the bundled removable screw stand’s screw. Removable screw stand Removable screw stand’s screw TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsink. Replace the heatsink. Secure the heatsink using the screws removed previously. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
I/O panel. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 2-11 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
2.1.6 ATX power connection • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation https://tm.by Интернет-магазин...
2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install the front panel header To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (USB Type-C ® USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB Type-C ® This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1...
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To install Thunderbolt series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C ® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt series card to a PCIe slot from PCH.
Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 2-17 https://tm.by...
* Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications ® Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description Status Description No link No link 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps GREEN BLINKING Data activity connection GREEN BLINKING Data activity GREEN 2.5 Gbps connection LAN port GREEN BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 1 Gbps connection...
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Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers Connect to 4-channel Speakers TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 2-19 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
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Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-20 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS 2-21 https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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доступний на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.
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