Board Layout

The ROG STRIX Z590-I Gaming WiFi uses a classic ASUS design, a black PCB matched with black heat sinks.


The CPU socket is not as open as on larger boards, so checking cooler clearance is recommended.


There are two M.2 slots on the ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-I Gaming WiFi, featuring full-coverage heatsinks. These are located on a removable PCB that allows both slots to be accessed from the front of the board.


Note that the top M.2 slot will only function with an 11th Gen CPU installed.


The ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-I Gaming WiFi offers a single metal-reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The board has a total of four SATA 6 Gb/s ports on the side, angled 90 degrees from the board.


The ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-I Gaming WiFi has a great I/O offering that includes an optical S/PDIF Out port, Wi-Fi 6E, Dual LAN, and a pair of Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports.

• Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port
• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
• 4x USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI™ port
• ASUS Wi-Fi module
• Intel® I225-V 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet controller
• 3x Gold-plated audio jacks
• BIOS FlashBack™ button

Networking on the ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-I Gaming WiFi is handled by an Intel® I225-V 2.5 Gb/s controller. For wireless connectivity, there is an AX210 Wi-Fi 6E module.