EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N Manuale utente
EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N (121-RL-E799)
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User Guide
EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N
Specs and Initial Installation
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin… .................................................................................................- 4 -
Parts NOT in the Kit............................................................................................................. - 5 -
Intentions of the Kit.............................................................................................................. - 5 -
Motherboard Specifications.................................................................................................. - 6 -
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions........................................................................................ - 8 -
EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N Motherboard LED............................................................. - 10 -
EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N Component Legend........................................................... - 14 -
PCIe Slot Breakdown ......................................................................................................... - 26 -
M.2 Slot Breakdown........................................................................................................... - 26 -
Preparing the Motherboard................................................................................................. - 27 -
Installing the CPU .............................................................................................................. - 27 -
Installing the CPU Cooling Device .................................................................................... - 28 -
Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ................................................................................. - 29 -
Installing the I/O Shield...................................................................................................... - 29 -
Installing the Motherboard......................................................................................- 30 -
Securing the Motherboard into a System Case................................................................... - 31 -
Installing M.2 Devices............................................................................................- 33 -
Installing M.2 Key-M Socket 3 Devices ............................................................................ - 33 -
Tested CPU......................................................................................................................... - 36 -
Tested M.2 Key-M ............................................................................................................. - 37 -
Tested M.2 Key-E............................................................................................................... - 38 -
Connecting Cables.............................................................................................................. - 39 -
Onboard and External Buttons............................................................................................ - 51 -
First Boot................................................................................................................- 52 -
M.2 SSD, PCIe SSD, and NVMe SSD Installation steps ................................................... - 54 -
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Configuring RAID With M.2 SSDs.................................................................................... - 56 -
Internal SATA RAID Controller...............................................................................- 60 -
Fan Header DC and PWM setup ...........................................................................- 86 -
Installing Drivers and Software ............................................................................- 100 -
Windows 11/10 Driver Installation .................................................................................. - 100 -
Warranty and Overclocking.............................................................................................. - 102 -
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................- 103 -
Flashing the BIOS ............................................................................................................ - 103 -
Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU................................................................................... - 105 -
SSD / HDD is not detected ............................................................................................... - 107 -
Using the POST code indicator to troubleshoot ............................................................... - 109 -
System does not POST and Multi-function Display reads “C” ........................................ - 109 -
System does not POST, and Multi-function Display reads “55” ...................................... - 110 -
System does not POST, and Multi-function Display reads “d7” ...................................... - 110 -
Have a question not covered above, or want some online resources? .............................. - 111 -
Multi-function Display POST Debug LED ...................................................................... - 112 -
Multi-function LED indicator........................................................................................... - 113 -
POST Beep codes............................................................................................................. - 115 -
POST Codes........................................................................................................- 116 -
EVGA Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................ - 121 -
Compliance Information.......................................................................................- 124 -
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Before You Begin…
The EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N rises once again. This world record-
setting motherboard is built on a 14-layer low-loss PCB with a 21-phase VRM –
capable of squeezing every last bit of performance out of the most extreme 13th
Gen Intel®Core™processors. This board supports current and future standards
with up to 64GB DDR5 and up to 8000MHz+(OC)*, PCIe Gen5, and PCIe
Gen4 M.2 NVMe support. The Z790 DARK K|NGP|N auto-switches the x16
PCIe Gen 5 CPU lanes between slots 1 and 2 to give your PCIe device
maximum bandwidth no matter where it’s installed**. Beyond excessive
overclocking support, the board also includes multiple USB options, 8x SATA
6Gb/s ports, Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.2, and 3x M.2 Key-M slots. The Z790 DARK
K|NGP|N remains the choice of those that want a board capable of
unbelievable performance.
For its other features, the Z790 DARK K|NGP|N contains Realtek 7.1
Channel HD Audio, an Intel®2.5 GbE NIC, a Marvell 10 GbE NIC, onboard
power/reset/CMOS buttons, triple BIOS support, 8 smart fan headers
(including 2x pump headers exclusively built for CPU AIO), and many more
premium features. If you’ve been holding out for a serious motherboard, the
time is at hand.
Lastly, a motherboard is only as good as its BIOS, and the EVGA Z790 DARK
K|NGP|N features EVGA’s latest BIOS GUI with a focus on overclocking
and functionality in a lean, straightforward package. You won’t need to be an
expert to configure your motherboard, but if you are, you’ll find features
unavailable anywhere else.
*Achievable speeds may vary depending on memory configuration and CPU memory controller.
**x16 lane support if only one PCIe slot (PE1/PE2) is populated. x8/x8 lanes if both PE1 and PE2 are
populated.
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Parts NOT in the Kit
Your EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N package contains all the accessories
necessary to install and connect your new motherboard to the rest of your
hardware. However, the following items must be purchased separately in order
to make the system fully functional and ready to install an Operating System:
Intel®Socket 1700 Processor
DDR5 System Memory
CPU Cooling Device
PCI-Express Graphics Card
Power Supply
Hard Drive or SSD
Keyboard and Mouse
Display
(Optional) Optical Drive
EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for
proper system functionality. For a full list of compatible CPUs for this
motherboard, please visit https://www.evga.com/support/motherboard
Intentions of the Kit
This motherboard is designed to be the hub for most –if not all –of your PC
hardware components, and is therefore a critical component for your OS. If you
are upgrading or replacing another motherboard, it is recommended to start
with a fresh install of your OS.
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Motherboard Specifications
Form-Factor: E-ATX - 11.99 inches x 10.89 inches (304.5mm x 276.6mm)
Microprocessor support:
Intel®Socket 1700 Processors (Raptor Lake-S and Alder Lake-S)
Operating Systems:
Supports Windows 11, Windows 10 64bit
System Memory support:
Supports up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5
Supports up to 8000MHz+ (OC) Dual-Channel DDR5
- Achievable speeds depend upon configuration and CPU memory controller
USB 2.0 Ports:
4x from Intel®Z790 PCH –4x internal via 2 FP headers
1x from Update Port for flashing the BIOS without CPU
USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports:
4x from Intel®Z790 PCH –2x external (Type-A), 2x internal via 1 FP header
Supports transfer speeds up to 5Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports:
3x from Intel®Z790 PCH –3x external (Type-A), 1x internal via 1 FP header
2x from ASMedia ASM3142 –2x external (Type-A)
Supports transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Port:
1x from Intel®Z790 PCH –1x external (Type-C)
Supports transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s
SATA Ports:
6x SATA 6Gb/s data transfer rate / Intel®Z790 PCH Controller
- Support for RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, AND RAID10
- Supports hot plug
2x SATA 6Gb/s data transfer rate / ASMedia ASM1061 Controller
- No RAID or Hot-Plug Support
Onboard LAN:
1x Marvell® 10GbE (10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000) Ethernet Controller
1x Intel®i226V 2.5 GbE (10/100/1000/2500) Ethernet Controller
Intel®Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E / BT5.2
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Onboard Audio:
Realtek ALC1220 High Definition Audio
-Supports 7.1 Channel audio + Optical S/PDIF Out
Power Functions:
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Supports S0 (normal), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - depends
on OS), and S5 (soft - off).
PCI-Express Expansion Slots:
2x PCIe Gen5 x16 slots –x16/x8
1x PCIe Gen4 x4 slot (via PCH)
PCIe 5.0 Support:
Low power consumption and power management features
MGPU Support:
AMD mGPU is supported.
Additional Expansion Slots:
1x M.2 Key-M 110mm Gen4 slot from CPU
2x M.2 Key-M 110mm Gen4 slot from PCH
1x M.2 Key-E slot
Single PS/2 port for keyboard and mouse
Pump Header
2x Pump Header (3A)
Fan Headers:
2x 4-pin PWM controlled headers / 4x 4-pin PWM/DC headers
ALL FAN HEADERS HAVE A MAXIMUM POWER LIMIT OF 2 AMP
@ 12 VOLTS (24 WATTS). PUMP HEADERS HAVE A MAXIMUM
POWER LIMIT OF 3 AMP @ 12 VOLTS (36 WATTS). EXCEDING
THIS LIMIT WILL CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE
BOARD.
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Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
The following accessories are included with the EVGA Z790 DARK
K|NGP|N Motherboard:
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EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N Motherboard LED
The EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N Motherboard has several LEDs indicating power,
connectivity, and activity. Below is the location of the LEDs and their function.
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