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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
Chapter 2 Installation 10
2.1 Installing the CPU 11
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17
2.5 Jumpers Setup 18
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19
2.7 Post Status Checker 25
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 26
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 26
ank you for purchasing ASRock B460 Phantom Gaming 4 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.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the
motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation
guide of the soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of
the BIOS setup.
Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website w ithout f urther notice. If you require technical support relate d to
this motherboard, please vi sit our website for s pecic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the l atest VGA cards and CPU suppor t list on ASRock’s
website a s well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock B460 Phantom Gaming 4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
Please realize that the re is a certain r isk involved with overclo cking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technol ogy, or using
third-party overclocking tool s. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or
even cause dam age to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for poss ible damage caused by
overclocking.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
Intel
B460
DDR 4_A2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_A1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
ATX12V1
USB 2. 0
T: USB1
B: USB 2
ATXP WR 1
PCIE1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB3_1
B: USB3_2
PCIE3
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
USB3_4
1
1
SPK_CI1
COM1
1
1
HD_AUDIO1
RoHS
12
15
18
19
1
Ultra M.2
PCIe Gen3 x4
PS2
Keybo ard
/Mous e
CMOS
Battery
PCIE2
32
14
8
USB3_ 7_8
1
30
9
Top:
LINE I N
Cent er:
FRON T
Bott om:
MIC IN
SATA3_1
SATA3_0
SATA3_2
SATA3_3
SATA3_4
SATA3_5
CLRMOS1
1
M2_ 3
M2_ 2
T B1
1
PCIE4
AUDIO
CODEC
USB3_5_6
1
13
20
24
25
26
29
21
3
2
CHA_FAN 5/WP
CHA_FAN1/WP
CHA_FAN3/WP
CPU_FAN2/WP
CPU_FAN1
4
5
10
CHA_FAN 4/WP
16
1
SPI_TPM_J1
17
28
ADDR_LED1
1
RGB_LED1
1
27
31
ADDR_LED2
1
RGB_LED2
1
6
7
33
SUPER
I/O
HDMI 1
23
CHA_FAN2/WP
CPU
DRAM
VGA
BOOT
22
USB_5
1
11
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB3_4
B: USB3_3
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No. Description
1ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
32 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
42 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
6RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
7Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
8ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
10 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP)
11 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)
15 SATA3 Connec tor (SATA3_4)
16 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA _FAN4/WP)
** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
PortFunction
Light Blue (Rear panel)Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel)Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel)Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel)Side Speaker Out
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Chapter 2 Installation
is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study
the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts 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
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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.
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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
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in the bag that comes with the components.
When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socke t, 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 in sert 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.
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B
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor i s removed. e cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.
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CPU_FAN
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel conguration, you a lways need to install identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Me mory Technology w ith only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to ins tall a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam age to
the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incor rect
orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
ere are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the
expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIe Slot Congurations
PCIE1PCIE3
Single Graphics Cardx16N/A
Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM Mode
For a better ther mal environment, ple ase connect a ch assi s fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_ FAN1/WP, CHA_ FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_
FAN4/WP or CHA_ FAN5/WP) when u sing multiple graphics cards.
x16x4
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
e 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
“O pen”.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRMO S1)
(see p.7, No. 31)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short the pins on CLR MOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it
down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed. Please remember toremove the jumper cap aer clearing the CMOS.
2-pin Jumper
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these header s and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
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System Panel Header
(9-pi n PANEL1)
(see p.7, No. 21)
PWRBTN (Power Button):
Connec t to the power button on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to
turn o your system using the power button.
RESET (Reset Button):
Connec t to the reset button on the chassi s front panel. Press the reset button to
restar t the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a nor mal restart.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when
the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep
state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on
when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists
of power button , reset button, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speaker and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire
assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.
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PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
RESET#
GND
GND
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.
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Chassis Intrusion and
USB_PWR
SPEAKER
Speaker Header
(7-pi n SPK _CI1)
(see p.7, No. 18)
DUMMY
+5V
1
SIGNAL
DUMMY
GND
DUMMY
Please connect the
chassis intrusion and the
chassis speaker to this
header.
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0:
see p.7, No. 19)
(SATA3_1:
see p.7, No. 20)
(SATA3_ 2:
see p.7, No. 13)
(SATA3_ 3:
see p.7, No. 12)
(SATA3_4:
see p.7, No. 15)
(SATA3_ 5:
see p.7, No. 14)
USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB3_4)
(see p.7, No. 26)
(4-pin USB_5)
(see p.7, No. 11)
SATA3_2
SATA3_4
SATA3_1
USB_PWR
1
USB_PWR
GND
P-
P+
P+
P-
P+
SATA3_0
GND
DUMMY
GND
P-
1
ese six SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to
SATA3_3
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
* If M2_2 is occupied by
a SATA-type M.2 device,
SATA3_5
SATA3_0 will be disabled.
ere are two USB
2.0 headers on this
motherboard.
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers
(19-pin USB3_5_6)
(see p.7, No. 25)
1
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PA_D-
Dummy
IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSTX-
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PB_SSTX-
GND
IntA_PB_SSRX+
ere are two headers on
this motherboard. Each
Vbus
USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
support two ports.
IntA_PB_SSRX-
VbusVbus
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(19-pin USB3_7_8)
(see p.7, No. 9)
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_ AUDIO1)
(see p.7, No. 29)
1. High Denition Audio support s Jack Sensing , but the panel wire on the cha ssis
must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our
manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front pane l audio header by
the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_ L.
B. Conne ct Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_ L (LIN) to OUT2_ L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_ RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to
connec t them for the AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel
and adjust “Recording Volume”.
Vbus
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
GND
1
MIC2_L
1
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
VbusVbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
OUT_RET
OUT2_L
is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan
4 3 2 1
4
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.7, No. 33)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 23)
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.7, No. 24)
(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP)
(see p.7, No. 16)
(4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP)
(see p.7, No. 10)
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
1 2 3 4
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
1
FAN_VOLTAGE
2
CHA_FAN_SPEED
3
4
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
is motherboard provides
ve 4-Pin water cooling
chassis fan connectors. If
you plan to connect a 3-Pin
chassis water cooler fan,
please connect it to Pin 1-3.
GND
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CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 2)
CPU/Water Pump Fan
Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 5)
ATX Power Connector
(24-p i n ATX PWR1)
(see p.7, No. 8)
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
1 2 3 4
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is motherboard provides
3
a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet
2
1
Fan) connector. If you plan
to connect a 3-Pin CPU
fan, please connect it to Pin
1-3.
is 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.
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is motherboard provides
a 24-pin ATX power con-
nector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
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plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
13.
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SPI_DQ3
8 5
ATX 12V Power
Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.7, No. 1)
Serial Port Header
(9-p in CO M1)
(see p.7, No. 28)
SPI TPM Header
(13 -pi n SPI_T PM _J1)
(see p.7, No. 17)
underbolt AIC
Connector
(5-pin TB1)
(see p.7, No. 32)
4
RRXD1
1
DDCD#1
+3.3V
TPM_Present
1
SPI_MISO
SPI_CS0
SPI_DQ2
1
DDTR#1
DDSR#1
GND
TTXD1
CLK
SPI_MOSI
GND
RSMRST#
1
CCTS#1
RRI#1
RRTS#1
RST#
TPM_PIRQ
SPI_TPM_CS#
is motherboard provides
an 8-pin ATX 12V power
connector. To use a 4-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
5.
is COM1 header
supports a serial port
module.
is connector supports SPI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates,
passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance
network securit y, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
Please connect a
underbolt™ add-in card
(AIC) to this connector
via the GPIO cable.
*Please install the underbolt™
AIC card to PCIE3 (default slot).
RGB LED Headers
(4-p i n RGB_ LED1)
(see p.7, No. 30)
(4-pi n RGB _LED2)
(see p.7, No. 6)
1
12V GR B
B
R
G
12V
1
RGB headers are used to connect
RGB LED extension cables which
allow users to choose from
various LED lighting eects.
Caution: Never install the
RGB LED cable in the wrong
orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 46 for further
instructions on this header.
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Addressable LED Headers
(3-pin A DDR _LED1)
(see p.7, No. 27)
(3-pin A DDR _LED2)
(see p.7, No.7)
1
VOUT
DO_ADDR
GND
ese headers are used to connect
Addressable
LED extension cables
which allow users to choose from
various LED lighting
eects.
Caution: Never install the Ad-
dressable LED cable in the wrong
orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 47 for
further instructions on this
header.
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2.7 Post Status Checker
Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the
machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor-
age is dysfunctional. e lights go o if the four mentioned above are functioning
normally.
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2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
is motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you
to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready g raphics cards that are AM D
certied.
2. Make sure that your graphics card drive r supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology.
Download the drivers from the A MD’s website: www.amd.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at lea st the minimum
power your syste m require s. It is recommended to use a AMD certied PSU. Plea se
refer to the AMD’s website for d etail s.
4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will
operate a s 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
5. Dierent CrossFireXTM cards may require dierent method s to enable CrossFireXTM. Please refer to A MD graphics card manuals for de tailed installation guide.
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
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CrossFire Bridge
Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing
a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
Interconnects on the top of the graphics
cards. (e CrossFire Bridge is provided
with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please
refer to your graphics card vendor for
deta ils .)
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Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the
monitor connector or the DVI connec-
tor of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE3 slot.
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2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1
Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 2
Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
e Catalyst Uninstalle r is an optional downloa d. We recommend using this utility
to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Pl ease
check A MD’s website for AMD driver update s.
Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.
Step 4
Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control
AMD Catalyst Control Center
Center icon in the Windows® sy stem tray.
Step 5
In the le pane, click Performance and
then AMD CrossFireXTM. en select
Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
Select the GPU number according to your
graphics card and click Apply.
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2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide
e M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. e M.2 Socket (Key
ASRock Motherboard Utilit y (Phantom Gaming Tuning) can be downloaded from
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Aer the installation, you will nd the icon “AS-
Rock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-
click the “ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“ icon,
ASRock Motherboard Utilit y (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
ere are four sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
main menu: Operation Mode, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.
Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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System Info
View information about the system.
*e System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
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FAN-Tastic Tuning
Congure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi
to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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Settings
Congure ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning). Click to select
"Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom
Gaming Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.
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3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
e ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and
downloading soware applications for your ASRock computer. You can quick ly and
easily insta ll various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP
Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply
with a few clicks.
Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
utility.
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps f rom the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
3.3.1 UI Overview
Category Panel
Hot News
Information Panel
Category Panel: e category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that
when selected the information panel below displays the relative information.
Information Panel: e information panel in the center displays data about the
currently selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks.
Hot News: e hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image
to visit the website of the selected news and know more.
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3.3.2 Apps
When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you
to download.
Installing an App
Step 1
Find the app you want to install.
e most recommended app appears on the le side of the screen. e other various
apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed.
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You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not.
- e red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge.
- e green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer.
Step 2
Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app.
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Step 3
If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading.
Step 4
When installation completes, you can nd the green "Installed " icon appears on the
upper right corner.
To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon .
*e trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
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Upgrading an App
You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an
available new version for your app, you will nd the mark of "New Version"
appears below the installed app icon.
Step 1
Click on the app icon to see more details.
Step 2
Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.
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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
Installing BIOS or Drivers
When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or
critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.
Step 1
Please check the item information before update. Click on to see more details.
Step 2
Click to select one or more items you want to update.
Step 3
Click Update to start the update process.
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3.3.4 Setting
In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and
determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
on Windows startup.
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3.4 Nahimic Audio
Nahimic audio soware provides an incredible high denition sound technology which
boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is
composed of four tabs: Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings.
ere are four functions in Nahimic audio :
No. Function Description
From this tab, you can mute the current audio device, choose
1
Microphone
2
3
4
Audio
Sound
Tracker
Settings
between four factory audio proles, turn all audio eects
on/o, restores the current prole to its default settings and
access Surround Sound and various features.
From this tab, you can mute the current mic device, choose
between two factory mic proles, turn/o all microphone
eects, restore the current prole to its default settings, and
access Static Noise Suppression and various features.
e Sound Tracker provides a visual indication localizing
the sources of the sounds while in a game. ese are
represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction
of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the
sounds are.
From this tab, you can access all settings and information of
the soware.
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3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC
12V GRB
ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specically designed for unique indi-
viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by
connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including
Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
Connecting the LED Strip
Connect your RGB LED strips to the
motherboard.
VGA
BOOT
RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1 / RGB_LED2)
RGB_LED2
RGB_LED1
1
CPU
DRAM
on the
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R
G
V
2
1
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, ple ase power o your system
and unplug the powe r cord from the powe r 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. e RGB LED header support s standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip
Connect your
ADDR _LED2)
Addressable RGB LED
on the motherboard.
VGA
CPU
BOOT
DRAM
strips to the
Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1 /
ADDR_LED2
ADDR_LED1
1
GND
DO_ADDR
VOUT
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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, ple ase power o 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. e RGB LED header support s WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a ma ximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length w ithin 2 meters.
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ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility
Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility.
Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your
PC style your way!
Drag the tab to customize your
preference.
Toggle on/o the
RGB LED switch
Sync RGB LED eects
for all LED regions of
the motherboard
Select a RGB LED light eect
from the drop-down menu.
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your
system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right
aer you power on the computer, other wise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will
continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY aer
POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the
reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system o
and then back on.
Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup screens
and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not ex actly match what you
see on your screen .
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4.2 EZ Mode
e EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ
mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status.
You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed,
DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc.
Press <F6> or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the
screen to switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options.
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No.Function
Help
1
Load UEFI Defaults
2
Save Changes and Exit
3
Discard Changes
4
Change Language
5
Switch to Advanced Mode
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4.3 Advanced Mode
e Advanced Mode provides more options to congure the BIOS settings. Refer to
the following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, press <F6> or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right
corner of the screen.
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar
e top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main
OC Tweaker
Advanced
Tool
H/W Monitor
Security
Boot
Exit
For setting system time/date information
For overclocking congurations
For advanced system congurations
Useful tools
Displays current hardware status
For security settings
For conguring boot settings and boot priority
Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility
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4.3.2 Navigation Keys
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and
use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then
press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your
required item.
Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Description
+ / -
<Tab>
<PGUP>
<PGDN>
<HOME>
<END>
<F1>
<F5>
<F7>
<F9>
<F10>
<F12>
<ESC>
To change option for the selected items
Switch to next function
Go to the previous page
Go to the next page
Go to the top of the screen
Go to the bottom of the screen
To display the General Help Screen
Add / Remove Favorite
Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Load optimal default values for all the settings
Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Print screen
Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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4.4 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
e availability and location of BIOS settings can be dierent for dierent models
and BIOS versions .
My Favorite
Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items.
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4.5 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.
Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup
screens and de scriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly
match what you see on your scre en.
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CPU Conguration
AVX Ratio Oset
AVX Ratio Oset species a negative oset from the CPU Ratio for AVX workloads.
AVX is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to ensure maximum
possible ratio for SSE workloads.
BCLK Spread Spectrum
Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI
tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage enable/disable. When enabled, pcode will be aware
of the BCLK frequency when calculating the CPU V/F curves. is is ideal for
BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides.
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Boot Performance Mode
Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hando.
FCLK Frequency
Congure the FCLK Frequency.
Ring to Core Ratio Oset
Disable Ring to Core Ratio Oset so the ring and core can run at the same fre-
quency.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen-
cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating
frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shi Technology support. Enabling will expose the
CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-sates.
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Ratio Clipping
is service controls Core frequency reduction caused by high package tempera-
tures for processors that implement the Intel ermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature.
It is required to be disabled for supporting overclocking at frequencies higher than
the default max turbo frequency.
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations
is service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that
implment the Intel ermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature.
Long Duration Power Limit
Congure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU
ratio will be lowered aer a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and
save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
Long Duration Maintained
Congure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long
Duration Power Limit is exceeded.
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Short Duration Power Limit
Congure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU
ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save
power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
CPU Core Current Limit
Congure the current limit of the CPU core. A lower limit can protect the CPU and
save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
GT Current Limit
Congure the current limit of the GT slice. A lower limit can protect the CPU and
save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
DRAM Conguration
Memory Information
Allows users to browse the serial presence detect (SPD) and Intel extreme memory prole
(XMP) for DDR4 modules.
DRAM Timing Conguration
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
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Primary Timing
CAS# Latency (tCL)
e time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data
in response.
RAS# to CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP)
RAS# to CAS# Delay : e number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row
of memory and accessing columns within it.
Row Precharge: e number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge
command and opening the next row.
RAS# Active Time (tRAS)
e number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the
precharge command.
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Command Rate (CR)
e delay between when a memor y chip is selected and when the rst active command can
be issued.
Secondary Timing
Write Recovery Time (tWR)
e amount of delay that must elapse aer the completion of a valid write operation,
before an active bank can be precharged.
Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC)
e number of clocks from a Refresh command until the rst Activate command to
the same rank.
RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_L)
e number of clocks between two rows activated in dierent banks of the same
rank.
RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_S)
e number of clocks between two rows activated in dierent banks of the same
rank.
Write to Read Delay (tWTR_L)
e number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to
the same interna l bank.
Write to Read Delay (tWTR_S)
e number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to
the same interna l bank.
Read to Precharge (tRTP)
e number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre-
charge command to the same rank.
Four Activate Window (tFAW)
e time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank.
CAS Write Latency (tCWL)
Congure CAS Write Latency.
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Third Timing
tREFI
Congure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.
tCKE
Congure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh
command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.
Turn Around Timing
tRDRD_sg
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDRD_dg
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDRD_dr
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDRD_dd
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDWR_sg
Congure between module read to write delay.
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tRDWR_dg
Congure between module read to write delay.
tRDWR_dr
Congure between module read to write delay.
tRDWR_dd
Congure between module read to write delay.
tWRRD_sg
Congure between module write to read delay.
tWRRD_dg
Congure between module write to read delay.
tWRRD_dr
Congure between module write to read delay.
tWRRD_dd
Congure between module write to read delay.
tWRWR_sg
Congure between module write to write delay.
tWRWR_dg
Congure between module write to write delay.
tWRWR_dr
Congure between module write to write delay.
tWRWR_dd
Congure between module write to write delay.
Round Trip Timing
RTL Init Value
Congure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training.
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IOL Init Value
Congure IO latency init value for IO latency training.
RTL (CH A)
Congure round trip latency for channel A.
RTL (CH B)
Congure round trip latency for channel B.
IOL (CH A)
Congure IO latency for channel A.
IOL (CH B)
Congure IO latency for channel B.
IOL Oset (CH A)
Congure IO latency oset for channel A.
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IOL Oset (CH B)
Congure IO latency oset for channel B.
RFR Delay (CH A)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel A.
RFR Delay (CH B)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel B.
ODT Setting
ODT WR (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A1.
ODT WR (A2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A2.
ODT WR (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B1.
ODT WR (B2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B2.
ODT NOM (A1)
Use this to change ODT (CH A1) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
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ODT NOM (A2)
Use this to change ODT (CH A2) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (B1)
Use this to change ODT (CH B1) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (B2)
Use this to change ODT (CH B2) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT PARK (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A1.
ODT PARK (A2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A2.
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ODT PARK (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B1.
ODT PARK (B2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2.
COMP Setting
RCOMP0: DQ ODT (Read)
Default is 121.
RCOMP1: DQ /CLK Ron (Drive Strength)
Default is 75.
RCOMP2: CMD/CTL Ron (Drive Strength)
Default is 100.
DQ ODT Driving
Adjust ODT Driving for better signal. Default is 60.
DQ Driving
Adjust DQ Driving for better signal. Default is 26.
Command Driving
Adjust Command Driving for better signal. Default is 20.
Control Driving
Adjust Control Driving for better signal. Default is 20.
Clock Driving
Adjust Clock Driving for better signal. Default is 26.
DQ Slew Rate
Adjust DQ Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 59.
Command Slew Rate
Adjust Command Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53 for IN, 89 for 2N.
Contorl Slew Rate
Adjust Control Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53.
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Clock Slew Rate
Adjust Clock Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53.
MRS Setting
MRS tCL
Congure the tCL for Memory MRS MR0.
MRS tWRtRTP
Congure the tWRtRTP for Memory MRS MRC.
MRS tCWL
Congure the tCWL for Memory MRS MR2.
MRS tCCD_L
Congure the tCL for Memory MRS MR6.
Advanced Setting
ASRock Timing Optimization
Congure the fast path through the MRC.
Realtime Memory Timing
Congure the realtime memory timings.
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[Enabled] e system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes aer
MRC_DONE.
Command Tristate
Congure the Command Tristate Support.
Exit On Failure
Congure the Exit On Failure for MRC training steps.
Reset On Training Fail
Reset system if the MRC training fails.
MRC Fast Boot
Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.
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Voltage Conguration
CPU Core/Cache Voltage
Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage refulator.
CPU Load-Line Calibration
CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is
under heav y loading.
GT Voltage
Congure the voltage for the integrated GPU.
DRAM Voltage
Use this to congure DRAM Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
PCH Voltage
Congure the chipset voltage (1.0V).
VCCST Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VCCST.
Save User Default
Type a prole name and press enter to save your settings as user default.
Load User Default
Load previously saved user defaults.
Save User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk
It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user prole to disk.
Load User UEFI Setup Prole from Disk
You can load previous saved prole from the disk.
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4.6 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU