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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
1.5 Graphics Card Holder 11
Chapter 2 Installation 12
2.1 Installing the CPU 13
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 23
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 26
2.5 Jumpers Setup 28
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29
2.7 Post Status Checker 35
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 36
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 36
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 49
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 52
3.3.1 UI Overview 52
3.3.2 Apps 53
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 56
3.3.4 Setting 57
3.4 Nahimic Audio 58
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 59
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 62
4.1 Introduction 62
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 62
4.1.2 Navigation Keys 63
4.2 Main Screen 64
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 65
4.4 Advanced Screen 69
4.4.1 CPU Conguration 70
4.4.2 PCI Conguration 71
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration 72
4.4.4 Storage Conguration 74
4.4.5 ACPI Conguration 75
4.4.6 Trusted Computing 76
4.4.7 AMD PBS 77
4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 78
4.4.9 AMD CBS 79
4.5 Tools 80
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 81
4.7 Security Screen 84
4.8 Boot Screen 85
4.9 Exit Screen 87
B550 PG Riptide
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B550 PG Riptide 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 further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specic 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 B550 PG Riptide Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
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ASRock B550 PG Riptide Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock B550 PG Riptide Support CD
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1 x I/O Panel Shield
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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
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1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional)
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3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
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1 x Stando for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
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* Not compatible with AMD AthlonTM Processors.
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* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for
Please realiz e that the re is a certain r isk involved with o verclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technolog y, or using third-party
overclocking to ols. O verclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even c ause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be don e at your ow n risk and expense.
We are not responsibl e for possible damage caused by overclo cking.
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DDR 4_A2 (6 4 bit, 288 -pin mo dule)
DDR 4_A1 (6 4 bit, 288 -pin mo dule)
DDR 4_B2 (6 4 bit, 288 -pin mo dule)
DDR 4_B1 (6 4 bit, 288 -pin mo dule)
ATXP WR 1
PCIE1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
SPK_PLED1
1
HD_AUDIO1
USB_7_8
1
1
CMOS
Battery
CPU_FAN1
USB 3.2 Gen2
T: USB31_TA_1
B: USB31_TC_1
CHA_FAN3
/WP
RoHS
ATX12V1
AMD
B550
SOCKETAM4
CHA_FAN2
/WP
ADDR_LED1
1
M2_1
SPI_TPM_J1
RGB_LED2
RGB_LED1
1
1
ADDR_LED2
1
USB31_TC_2
1
USB3_9 _10
ATX12V2
USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
PCIE4
PCIE2
M2_3
M2_2
CHA_FAN1
/WP
20
CHA_FAN4
/WP
CPU_FAN2
/WP
8
CHA_FAN5
/WP
SATA3_2
SATA3_1
SATA3_4
SATA3_3
SATA3_6
SATA3_5
USB 3_7_ 8
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16
17
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CPU
DRAM
VGA
BOOT
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TB1
1
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CLRCMOS1
1
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USB_5_6
1
USB_3_4
1
242526
HD MI1
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB1
B: USB2
Top:
Central/Bass
Center :
REAR SPK
Top:
LINE IN
Center :
FRONT
Bottom :
Optica l
SPDIF
Bottom :
MIC IN
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB3_5
B: USB3_6
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.2 Ge n1
T: USB_3
B: USB_4
PS2
Keybo ard
/Mous e
PCIE3
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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18 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
24 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
32 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
62 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
7Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP)
8Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
9RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_9_10)
12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (USB31_TC_2)
** If you use a 2- channel speaker, plea se connect the speake r’s plug into “Front Spea ker Jack”. See the table below
for connection d etails in accordance w ith the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 6)
Rear Speaker
(No. 4)
Central / Bass
(No. 3)
2V------
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
***USB3_56 are the Lig htning Gaming Ports.
Line In
(No. 5)
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1.5 Graphics Card Holder
Installing the Graphics Card Holder
Before installing the Graphic s Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is
properly installed into a PC case.
Step 1
Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis
with 2 screws.
*ere are two types of screws in the package.
Please use the appropriate type based on the
Type ATy pe B
standos on the motherboard tray of your PC
case.
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Step 2
Aer installing your graphics card, place the
bracket in the proper position to make sure that
it holds your graphics card in place.
en secure the bracket to the Graphics Card
Holder with 1 screw.
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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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Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard
components.
In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
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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
Unplug all power cables be fore installing the CPU.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
Aer you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger
heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ma ke sure that the
CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
Please turn o the power or remove th e power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.
Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2
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*e diagrams shown here are for reference only. e headers might be in a dierent position on
your motherboard.
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3
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FAN1
CPU_
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*e diagrams shown here are for reference only. e headers might be in a dierent position
on your motherboard.
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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 cong uration , you always need to in stall identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Du al Channel Memory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. We suggest that you install the memory modules on DDR4_A 2 and DDR4_B2 rst
for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMM s conguration.
AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support
Ryzen Series CPUs (Vermeer):
UDIMM Memory Slot
A1A2B1B2
-SR--3200
-DR--3200
-SR-SR3200
-DR-DR3200
SRSRSRSR2933
SR/DRDRSR/DRDR2667
SR/DRSR/DRSR/DRSR/DR2667
Frequency
Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse):
UDIMM Memory Slot
A1A2B1B2
-SR--3200
-DR--3200
-SR-SR3200
-DR-DR3200
SRSRSRSR2933
SR/DRDRSR/DRDR2667
SR/DRSR/DRSR/DRSR/DR2667
Frequency
(Mhz)
(Mhz)
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Ryzen Series APUs (Renoir):
UDIMM Memory Slot
A1A2B1B2
-SR--3200
-DR--3200
-SR-SR3200
-DR-DR3200
SRSRSRSR2933
SR/DRDRSR/DRDR2667
SR/DRSR/DRSR/DRSR/DR2667
SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1R x8 on DIMM module label
DR: Dua l rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2R x8 on DIMM module label
Frequency
(Mhz)
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e DIMM only ts in one correct orie ntation. It will cause permanent dam age to
the motherboard 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 unplug ged. Pl ease re ad the documentation of the expansion card and
make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 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 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
* If PCIE2 or PCIE4 is occupied, PCIE3 will downgrade to x2 mode.
PCIe Slot Congurations
Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer):
PCIE1PCIE3
Single Graphics CardGen4x16N/A
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Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM Mode
Gen4x16Gen3x4
Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse):
PCIE1PCIE3
Single Graphics CardGen4x16N/A
Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM Mode
Gen4x16Gen3x4
Ryzen series APUs (Renoir):
PCIE1PCIE3
Single Graphics CardGen3x16N/A
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Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM Mode
For a better ther mal environme nt, ple ase connect a ch assis 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 using multiple graphics cards.
Gen3x16Gen3x4
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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”.
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Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMO S1)
(see p.7, No. 23)
CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. e data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup
parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please
turn o the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short
the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper
cap aer clearing the CMOS. 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.
2-pin Jumper
Short: Clear CMOS
Open: Default
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jump ers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these
heade rs 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. 19)
PWRBTN (Power Button):
Connec t to the power button on the ch assi s front panel. You may congure the way to tur n
o your system using the power button.
RESET (Reset B utton):
Connec t to the reset button on the ch assi s front panel. P ress the reset button to re start the
computer if the computer f reezes and fails to per form a normal restar t.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chas sis front panel. e LED i s on when the
system is operating. e LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. e
LED is o when the system is in S4 slee p 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 is reading or wr iting data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of powe r
button, reset button , power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your ch assi s front panel module to thi s header, make sure the wire a ssignments and the
pin assignments 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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Power LED and Speaker
1
+5V
DUMMY
PLED+
PLED+
PLED-
DUMMY
SPEAKER
DUMMY
GND
GND
P+
P-
USB_PWR
P+
P-
USB_PWR
1
1
IntA_PB_SSRX+
A_SSRX+
Header
(7-pin SPK_PLED1)
(see p.7, No. 20)
Please connect the
chassis power LED and
the chassis speaker to this
header.
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Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_1:
see p.7, No. 15) (Lowe r)
(SATA3_ 2:
see p.7, No. 15) (Upper)
(SATA3_ 3:
see p.7, No. 16) (Lower)
(SATA3_4:
see p.7, No. 16) (Upper)
(SATA3_ 5:
see p.7, No. 17) (Lowe r)
(SATA3_6:
see p.7, No. 17) (Upper)
USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB_3_4)
(see p.7, No. 26)
(9-pin USB_5_6)
(see p.7, No. 25)
(9-pin USB_7_8)
(see p.7, No. 24)
USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers
Right Angle:
(19-pin USB3_7_8)
(see p.7, No. 14)
Dummy
IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PB_D-
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PB_SSTX-
GND
IntA_PB_SSRX-
VbusV
SATA3_2
SATA3_4
SATA3_6
SATA3_1
SATA3_3
SATA3_5
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PA_D-
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX-
GND
IntA_P
IntA_PA_SSRX-
VbusV
ese six SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
* If M2_2 is occupied,
SATA3_5_6 will be
disabled.
ere are three headers
on this motherboard.
Each USB 2.0 header can
support two ports.
ere are two headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
support two ports.
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Ver ti c a l:
J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
ype-C Cable
(19-pin USB3_9_10)
(see p.7, No. 11)
Vbus
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
VbusVbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
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Front Panel Type C USB
3.2 Gen2 Header
(20-pin USB31_TC_2)
(see p.7, No. 12)
ere is one Front
Panel Type C USB 3.2
Gen2 Header on this
motherboard. is header
is used for connecting a
USB T
USB 3.2 Gen2 module for
additional USB 3.2 Gen2
ports.
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_ AUDIO1)
(see p.7, No. 31)
1. High Denition Audio support s Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the cha ssis must sup port HDA to function correctly. Ple ase fol low 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 th e front panel 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 ne ed to conn ect
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”.
is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.
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Chassis Water Pump Fan
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
1 2 3 4
GND
1
GND
D
F
4 3 2 1
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
1 2 3 4
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.7, No. 28)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 27)
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.7, No. 18)
AN_SPEED_CONTROL
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_VOLTAGE
2
CHA_FAN_SPEED
3
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
4
is motherboard
provides ve 4-Pin water
cooling chassis fan
connectors. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin
water cooler fan, please
GN
connect it to Pin 1-3.
chassis
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(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP)
(see p.7, No. 5)
(4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP)
(see p.7, No. 7)
CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 4)
CPU Water Pump Fan
Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 32)
ATX Power Connector
(24-p i n ATX PWR1)
(see p.7, No. 10)
FAN_VOLTAGE
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
1 2 3 4
CPU_FAN_SPEED
+12V
GND
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
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is motherboard pro-
vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(Quiet 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 pro-
vides a 24-pin ATX power
connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
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13.
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8 5
1
ATX 12V Power
Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.7, No. 1)
ATX 12V Power
Connector
(4-pin ATX12V2)
(see p.7, No. 2)
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.
*Warning: Please make
sure that the power cable
connected is for the CPU
and not the graphics
card. Do not plug the
PCIe power cable to this
connector.
Please connect an ATX
12V power supply to this
connector.
*e power supply plug
ts into this connector in
only one orientation.
*Connecting an ATX 12V
4-pin cable to ATX12V2
is optional. For advanced
overclocking, we suggest
using this connector
together with ATX12V1.
underbolt AIC
Connector
(5-p i n TB1)
(see p.7, No. 22)
Please connect a underbolt™
add-in card (AIC) to the
underbolt AIC connector via
the GPIO cable.
*Please install the underbolt™
AIC card to PCIE3 (default
slot).
*For the further information,
please visit ww w.asrock.com.
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SPI TPM Header
D
1
VOUT
GN
1
1
1
+12V
1
SPI_DQ3
#
(13 -pi n SPI_T PM _J1)
(see p.7, No. 13)
SPI_PWR
SPI_CS0
SPI_DQ2
Dummy
CLK
RSMRST#
SPI_MISO
SPI_MOSI
RST#
TPM_PIRQ
SPI_TPM_CS
GND
is connector supports SPI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely store
keys, digital certicates, pass-
words, and data. A TPM system
also helps enhance network
security, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
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RGB LED Headers
(4-p i n RGB_LED1)
(see p.7, No. 30)
(4-pi n RGB _LED2)
(see p.7, No. 9)
Addressable LED Headers
(3-pin A DDR_LE D1)
(see p.7, No. 29)
(3-pin A DDR_LE D2)
(see p.7, No. 8)
+12V GRB
G
R
B
DO_ADDR
VOUT
DO_ADDR
D
ese two RGB headers are used
to connect RGB LED extension
cable which allows
users to choose from various LED
lighting eects.
Caution: Never install the RGB
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.
*Please refer to page 59 for
further instructions on these two
headers.
ese two
GN
are used to connect
Addressable
Addressable
headers
LED extension cable which
allows users to choose from
various LED lighting eects.
Caution: Never install the
Addressable LED cable in the
wrong orientation; otherwise,
the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 60 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 storage
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 driver s uppor ts 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 least 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/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from
the monitor to the corresponding port on the
graphics card installed to the PCIE1 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 Unins talle r is an optional do wnload. We recommend us ing 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
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 quickly and
easily install 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
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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.
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.
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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
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Click to select one or more items you want to update.
Step 3
Click Update to start the update process.
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
Audio
1
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.
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Microphone
2
3
4
Sound
Tracker
Settings
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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1
+12V
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC
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.
RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1, RGB_LED2)
on the
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G
R
B
1
B
R
G
V
2
1
RGB_LED1
+12V GRB
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 , please power o your system and
unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may c ause damages to
motherboard components.
1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. e RGB LED heade r supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
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Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip
D
1
VOUT
GN
1
Connect your
ADDR _LED2)
Addressable RGB LED
on the motherboard.
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Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1,
ADDR_LED2
DO_ADDR
D
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ADDR_LED1
DO_ADDR
VOUT
1
GN
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 , please power o your system and
unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may c ause damages to
motherboard components.
1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. e RGB LED heade r supports WS2812B addres sable RGB L ED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a ma ximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 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 de scriptions are for refe rence purpose only, and they may not exactly
match what you see on your scre en.
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
e top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
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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
4.1.2 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
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<Tab>
<PGUP>
<PGDN>
<HOME>
<END>
<F1>
<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
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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4.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.
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Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup
screens and de scriptions are for refe rence purpose only, and they may not exactly
match what you see on your scre en.
Overclock Mode(Bus Speed)
Select the overclock mode. Warning! When overclocking also the PCIe, PCI, SATA and
USB busses will be overcloked which may cause instability or failure. Please install an
operating system and the drivers required before overclocking, or else your HDD's may be
undetectable. Overclocking is not supported if the monitor is connected via the onboard
D-Bus/VGA connector.
CPU Frequency and Voltage(VID) Change
If this item is set to [Manual], the multiplier and voltage will be set based on user
selection. Final result is depending on the CPU's capability.
GFX Clock Frequency
is item allows you to alter the frequency for the GFX clock frequency. Aer you
alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage
settings.
*e adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
(Only for processor with integrated graphics)
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GFX Core Voltage
is item allows you to alter the voltage for the GFX Core Voltage.
*e adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
(Only for processor with integrated graphics)
SoC/Uncore OC Mode
Select the overclock mode. Warning! When overclocking also the PCIe, PCI, SATA and
USB busses will be overcloked which may cause instability or failure. Please install an
operating system and the drivers required before overclocking, or else your HDD's may be
undetectable. Overclocking is not supported if the monitor is connected via the onboard
D-Bus/VGA connector.
SoC/Uncore OC Voltage(VID)
Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and Innity Fabric
overclocking. VDD_SOC also determines the GPU voltage on processors with integrated
graphics. “SoC/Uncore OC Mode” needs to be enabled to force this voltage.
CLD0 VDDP Voltage Control
AMD Overclocking Setup VDDP is a voltage for the DDR4 bus signaling (PHY), and it is
derived from your DRAM Voltage (VDDIO_Mem). As a result, VDDP voltage in mV can
approach but not exceed your DRAM Voltage.
CLD0 VDDG CCD Voltage Control
AMD Overclocking Setup VDDG CCD represents voltage for the data portion of the Innity
Fabric. It is derived from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach
but not exceed VDD_SOC.
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CLD0 VDDG IOD Voltage Control
AMD Overclocking Setup VDDG IOD represents voltage for the data portion of the Innity
Fabric. It is derived from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach
but not exceed VDD_SOC.
DRAM Information
Browse the serial presence detect (SPD) for DDR4 modules.
Load XMP Setting
Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard
specications.
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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DRAM Voltage
Congure the voltage for the DRAM Voltage.
Innity Fabric Frequency and Dividers
AMD Overclocking Setup Set Innity Fabric frequency (FCLK). Auto: FCLK = MCLK.
Manual: FCLK must be less than or equal to MCLK for best performance in most cases.
Latency penalties are incurred if FCLK and MCLK are mismatched, but suciently high
MCLK can negate or overcome this penalty.
DRAM Timing Conguration
External Voltage Settings and Load-line Calibration
CPU Vcore Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU Vcore.
CPU Load-Line Calibration
CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under
heavy loading.
VDDCR_SOC Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VID-requested VDDCR_SOC supply level.
VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration
CPU VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration helps prevent VDDCR_SOC voltage droop when
the system is under heavy loading.U
VPPM
Congure the voltage for the VPPM.
CPU VDD 1.8 Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8 PROM.
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.
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Save User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk
Save current UEFI settings as an user default prole to disk.
Load User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk
Load previously saved user defaults from the disk.
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4.4 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU