ASRock · MODEL REFERENCE

Z790 Pro RS

The right downloads. A clearer view of your board.

LGA1700Intel Z790DDR5Interactive connector map

What do you need?

DriversChoose your operating system and device. BIOS & firmwareRead version notes and the update procedure. CPU supportCheck your processor and required BIOS. ManualsOpen the manufacturer documentation.

All downloads open on ASRock’s website. Select the matching category if the site opens its default tab. MoboDocs does not host installers or BIOS files.

Match the complete model name and PCB revision before downloading. DDR4/DDR5, Wi-Fi, MAX and II variants can use different files.

KNOW YOUR BOARD

Find the connector you need.

Select a number or a connector name. Rear I/O on the left; board viewed from above.

Original MoboDocs diagram showing approximate component locations. Only selected components are drawn. This is not a pinout; use the manual for electrical connections.

LGA1700 CPU socket

Processor socket for LGA1700. Check CPU and BIOS compatibility.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

DDR5 memory

4 DDR5 slots. Follow the manual's population order.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

ATXPWR1

Main 24-pin motherboard power connector.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

ATX12V1 / ATX12V2

CPU power connector area. Use the manual to identify each socket.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

M2_1

First numbered M.2 storage position. Check the supported SSD interface.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

PCIE2

Primary full-length expansion slot, labelled PCIE2.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

PANEL1

Case switches and indicator LEDs. Open the linked pinout before wiring.

Manual, PDF page 31 ↗

HD_AUDIO1

Front case audio header. Follow its keyed pin arrangement.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

CPU_FAN1

CPU fan header. Check the manual for electrical limits.

Manual, PDF page 10 ↗

Manufacturer manual, board layout (PDF page 10) ↗

Specifications & model notes

Form factor: ATX
Memory slots: 4
M.2 storage slots: 4
SATA ports: 8

Physical connector counts do not guarantee simultaneous use. Check processor and lane-sharing limits in the specification.

Four M.2 storage sockets support PCIe 4.0 x4, alongside eight SATA ports. The separate Key E wireless socket is not included in the storage count. This is the DDR5 model; Z790 Pro RS/D4 uses different memory.

Original documentation

Manufacturer support & documentationChoose the matching manual, revision and language.

Open source ↗

Motherboard user manualOfficial PDF · hosted by the manufacturer

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Specifications & compatibilityCheck CPU support, memory and expansion limits.

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Official product photosView the manufacturer’s gallery and compare the exact model.

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Helpful starting points

Each guide states its scope. General checklists are not hardware tests of this particular model.

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Connectors & assembly · 4 min read

Connect your case’s front-panel cables

Identify the power switch, reset switch, and indicator LEDs using the correct header map.

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Storage & expansion · 4 min read

Will an M.2 SSD disable another port?

Read slot-sharing notes before adding an SSD or expansion card.

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Identify your board · 3 min read

How to find your motherboard model and revision

Read the board identity in Windows, then distinguish the product name, hardware revision and BIOS version.

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Drivers & setup · 3 min read

Where to download motherboard drivers

Find chipset, network and audio drivers for the exact board and operating system, including a plan for a PC without internet.

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CPU & BIOS · 3 min read

Will this CPU work? Check the board and BIOS together

A matching socket is only the first check. Read the exact CPU support entry and required BIOS before replacing a processor.

Sources reviewed 2026-10-22 · Report a correction.