ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Service Manual

Version 1.0

Published August 2017

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Fatal1ty Story

Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or ve games o guys who played at the highest level. I actually thought of making a career of it, but at that young age situations change rapidly. Because I’ve been blessed with great hand-eye coordination and a grasp of mathematics (an important element in video gaming) I gravitated to that activity.

GOING PRO

I started professional gaming in 1999 when I entered the CPL (Cyberathlete Professional League) tournament in Dallas and won $4,000 for coming in third place. Emerging as one of the top players in the United States, a company interested in sponsoring me ew me to Sweden to compete against the top 12 players in the world. I won 18 straight games, lost none, and took rst place, becoming the number one ranked Quake III player in the world in the process. Two months later I followed that success by traveling to Dallas and defending my title as the world’s best Quake III player, winning the $40,000 grand prize. From there I entered competitions all over the world, including Singapore, Korea, Germany, Australia, Holland and Brazil in addition to Los Angeles, New York and St. Louis.

WINNING STREAK

I was excited to showcase my true gaming skills when defending my title as CPL Champion of the year at the CPL Winter 2001 because I would be competing in a totally dierent rst person shooter (fps) game, Alien vs. Predator II. I won that competition and walked away with a new car. e next year I won the same title playing Unreal Tournament 2003, becoming the only three-time CPL champion of the year. And I did it playing a different game each year, something no one else has ever done and a feat of which I am extremely proud.

At QuakeCon 2002, I faced o against my rival ZeRo4 in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the year, winning in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Competing at Quakecon 2004, I became the World’s 1st Doom3 Champion by defeating Daler in a series of very challenging matches and earning $25,000 for the victory.

Since then Fatal1ty has traveled the globe to compete against the best in the world, winning prizes and acclaim, including the 2005 CPL World Tour Championship in New York City for a $150,000 rst place triumph. In August 2007, Johnathan was awarded the rst ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the four year history of the eSports-Award for “showing exceptional sportsmanship, taking part in shaping eSports into what it is today and for being the prime representative of this young sport. He has become the gurehead for eSports worldwide”.

LIVIN’ LARGE

Since my rst big tournament wins, I have been a “Professional Cyberathlete”, traveling the world and livin’ large with lots of International media coverage on outlets such as MTV, ESPN and a 60 Minutes segment on CBS to name only a few. It's unreal - it's crazy. I’m living a dream by playing video games for a living. I’ve always been athletic and took sports like hockey and football very seriously, working out and training hard. is discipline helps me become a better gamer and my drive to be the best has opened the doors necessary to become a professional.

A DREAM

Now, another dream is being realized – building the ultimate gaming computer, made up of the best parts under my own brand. Quality hardware makes a huge difference in competitions…a couple more frames per second and everything gets really nice. It’s all about getting the computer processing faster and allowing more uid movement around the maps.

My vision for Fatal1ty hardware is to allow gamers to focus on the game without worrying about their equipment, something I’ve preached since I began competing. I don’t want to worry about my equipment. I want to be there – over and done with - so I can focus on the game. I want it to be the fastest and most stable computer equipment on the face of the planet, so quality is what Fatal1ty Brand products represent.

Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel

e Fatal1ty name, Fatal1ty logos and the Fatal1ty likeness are registered trademarks of Fatal1ty, Inc., and are used

owners.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 8

1.4 I/O Panel 10

Chapter 2 Installation 12

2.1 Installing the CPU 13

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19

2.5 Jumpers Setup 20

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21

2.7 Smart Switches 26

2.8 Dr. Debug 27

2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 29

2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 29

2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 31

2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 32

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 32

2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 34

2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup 35

2.11 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 36

2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 38

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 42

3.1 Installing Drivers 42

3.2 F-Stream 43

3.2.1 Installing F-Stream 43

3.2.2 Using F-Stream 43

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 46

3.3.1 UI Overview 46

3.3.2 Apps 47

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 50

3.3.4 Setting 51

3.4 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 52

3.5 ASRock RGB LED 53

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 55

4.1 Introduction 55

4.2 EZ Mode 56

4.3 Advanced Mode 57

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 57

4.3.2 Navigation Keys 58

4.4 Main Screen 59

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 60

4.6 Advanced Screen 71

4.6.1 CPU Conguration 72

4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 74

4.6.3 Storage Conguration 77

4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 79

4.6.5 Super IO Conguration 80

4.6.6 ACPI Conguration 81

4.6.7 USB Conguration 83

4.6.8 Trusted Computing 84

4.7 Tools 85

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 88

4.9 Security Screen 91

4.10 Boot Screen 92

4.11 Exit Screen 95

Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series 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 soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of

the BIOS setup.

Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modications 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 specic 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 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

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ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series Support CD

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

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4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional)

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3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

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* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for

more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

* 8th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2666.

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ATX Form Factor

Supports 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket

1151)

Digi Power design

12 Power Phase design

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs

Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking

Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II

Intel® Z370

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

Supports DDR4 4333+(OC)*/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/

3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2800

(OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buered memory

Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-

ECC mode)

Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0

15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

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Expansion Slot

3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE6: single

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at x16 (PCIE2); dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4); triple at x8

(PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4) / x4 (PCIE6))*

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)

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Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM

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and CrossFireXTM

Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLI

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1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports ty pe 2230 WiFi/BT module

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15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2)

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Graphics

Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series

Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs

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can be supported only with processors which are GPU

integrated.

Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®

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Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full

HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD

Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics

DirectX 12

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HWAEncode/Decode: VP9 8-bit, VP9 10-bit (Encode only),

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VP8, HEVC (MPEG-H Part2, h.265), AVC (MPEG4, h.264),

MPEG2-Part2 (h.262), JPEG/MJPEG,VC-1

Max. shared memory 1024MB

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* e size of ma ximum shared memory may vary from dierent

operating systems.

ree graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI

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Supports Triple Monitor

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Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K

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(4096x2160) @ 30Hz

Supports DVI-D with ma x. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

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60Hz

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

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60Hz

Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and

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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant

HDMI monitor is required)

Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports

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Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with DVI-D and

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HDMI Ports

Audio

7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek

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ALC1220 Audio Codec)

Premium Blu-ray Audio support

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Supports Surge Protection

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Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps

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120dB SNR DAC with Dierential Amplier

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NE5532 Premium Headset Amplier for Front Panel Audio

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Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)

Pure Power-In

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LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Direct Drive Technology

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PCB Isolate Shielding

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Impedance Sensing on Front Out port

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Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel

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RGB LED

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Gold Audio Jacks

15μ Gold Audio Connector

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Supports Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3

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Gigabit LAN 10/100/10 00 Mb/s

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1 x Giga PHY Intel® I219V, 1 x GigaLAN Intel® I211AT

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Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

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Supports PXE

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2 x Antenna Ports

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1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

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1 x D-Sub Port

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1 x DVI-D Port

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1 x HDMI Port

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1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

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1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3142)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3142)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z370) (Supports ESD

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Protection)

* 1 x Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB 3.1 Gen1) is included

* Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_34 ports.

* ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_34 ports.

2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED

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LED)

HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Centra l / Bass / Line in /

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Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

Storage

Connector

Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series

6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

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RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology

15), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*

2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, sup-

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port NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

* M2_1, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. If either one of

them is in use, the others will be disabled.

* M2_ 2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of

them is in use, the others will be disabled.

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type

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2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2

PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key ty pe

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2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module

and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**

** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Tech nolo gy

** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

1 x COM Port Header

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1 x TPM Header

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1 x Power LED and Speaker Header

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1 x RGB LED Header

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* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

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* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of ma ximum

1A (12W) fan power.

1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin)

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* e CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler

fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.

2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed

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Control)

1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin)

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* e Chassis Optiona l/Water Pump Fan supports the water

cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.

* CHA_FAN1 and CHA _FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin

fan is in use.

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BIOS Feature

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power

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Connec tor)

1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power

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Connec tor)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio

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Connec tor)

1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin)

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3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z370)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)

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(Intel® Z370) (Supports ESD Protection)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)

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(ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (ASMedia

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ASM1074 hub)

1 x Dr. Debug with LED

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1 x Power Button with LED

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1 x Reset Button with LED

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1 x XMP Switch

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2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

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(1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS)

Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology

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ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events

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SMBIOS 2.7 Support

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CPU Core/Cache, GT Core/Cache, DRAM, PCH 1.0V,

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VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA, VCCPLL, CPU Internal PLL, GT

PLL, Ring PLL, System Agent PLL, Memory Controller PLL

Voltage Multi-adjustment

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Hardware Monitor

Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump,

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Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans

Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis,

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Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans

Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-

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ture): CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis

Optional/Water Pump Fans

Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series

Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump,

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Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans

Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM,

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VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCSA, VCCST

Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit

Certications

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock .com

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 aect 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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FCC, CE

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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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Intel

Z370

DDR 4_A2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin mo dule)

DDR 4_A1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin mo dule)

DDR 4_B2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin mo dule)

DDR 4_B1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin mo dule)

ATX12V1

ATXP WR 1

LAN

PCIE2

Top: RJ-45

Top:

Central/Bass

Center :

REAR SPK

Top:

LINE IN

Center :

FRONT

Bottom :

Optica l

SPDIF

Bottom :

MIC IN

PCIE4

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

SPK_PLED1

COM1

HD_AUDIO1

Z370 Gaming K6

PCIE6

SATA3_2_3

SATA3_0_1

SATA3_A1_ A2

PCIE1

RoHS

USB_1_2

USB_3_4

USB_5_6

20 1929

HDMI1

SATA3_4_5

Dr.

Debug

BIOS_A1

BIOS_B1

BIOS_B_LED1

BIOS

BIOS_A_LED1

PS2

Keybo ard

/Mous e

CMOS

Battery

PCIE3

M2_1

M2_3

M2_2

CT2

CT3

CT4

CT4CT5

T B1

USB3_7 _8

1718

CPU_FAN1

TPMS1

PCIE5

CT1

Reset

Power

CHA_FAN1

Ultra M.2

PCIe Gen3x4

FATAL TY

CHA_FAN2

CPU_OPT/W_PUMP

CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP

USB3_5 _6

RGB_LED

CLRMOS1

OFF

XMP_ON1

LAN

AUDIO CODEC

Ult ra M.2

PCIe G en3 x4

USB3_TC_1

USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB3 B: USB4

USB 3.1 Ge n1

T: USB1

B: USB2

USB 3.1 Gen2 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1

1.3 Motherboard Layout

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Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series

No. Description

1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

3 CPU Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_OPT/W_PUMP)

4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)

5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)

6 Power Button (PWRBTN1)

7 Reset Button (RSTBTN1)

8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

9 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)

10 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)

11 Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_TC_1)

12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)

13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)

14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)

15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)

16 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

17 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)

18 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA _FAN3/W_PUMP)

19 COM Port Header (COM1)

20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)

21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)

22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)

23 TPM Header (TPMS1)

24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

25 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)

26 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED)

27 XMP Switch (XMP_ON1)

28 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

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1.4 I/O Panel

2 658

No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port (PS2_KB1) 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port

2 D-Sub Port 11 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34)***

3 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* 12 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)

4 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)* 13 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)

5 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 HDMI Port

6 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 DVI-D Port

7 Line In (Light Blue) 16 Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB3_1)

8 Front Speaker (Lime)** 17 USB 3.1 Gen1 Port (USB3_2)

9 Microphone (Pink) 18 Antenna Ports

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Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Series

* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Por t

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection

** If you use a 2- channel speaker, plea se connect the speake r’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table be low

for connection d etails in accordance w ith the type of speaker you use.

Audio Output

Channels

Front Speaker

(No. 8)

Rear Speaker

(No. 6)

Central / Bass

(No. 5)

2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V

To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel au dio header. Aer re starting your computer, you will nd the “Mixe r” tool on your system. Plea se sele ct “Mixe r ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are a llowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to u se the Rear Speaker, Central/Ba ss, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.

*** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_ 34 ports.

Line In

(No. 7)

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Chapter 2 Installation

is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study

the conguration 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

•

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.

•

Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or

•

in the bag that comes with the components.

When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-

•

tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the P nP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the sock et. 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 c ables before in stalling the CPU.

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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 aer service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

1 2

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FAN

CPU_

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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 cong uration , you always need to in stall identical (the same b rand,

speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.

2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memor y 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 sl ot; otherwise , this motherboard and DIM M may be damaged.

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2

1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated Populated Populated

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 incorrect orientation.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

ere are 6 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 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Congurations

PCIE2 PCIE4 PCIE6

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

CrossFireXTM or SLITM

Mode

ree Graphics Cards in

3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode

For a better ther mal environme nt, ple ase connect a ch assis fan to the motherboard’s ch assis fan connector (CHA_ FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_ FAN3 ) when using multiple graphic s cards.

x8 x8 N/A

x8 x8 x4

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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.8, No. 28)

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 aer 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

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.8, No. 16)

PWRBTN (Power Button):

Connec t to the power button on the ch assi s front panel. You may congure 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 dier 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.

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

PWRBTN#

GND

RESET#

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

+5V

DUMMY

PLED+

PLED-

DUMMY

SPEAKER

DUMMY

GND

P+

P-

USB_PWR

P+

P-

USB_PWR

Header

(7-pin SPK_PLED1)

(see p.8, No. 17)

Please connect the

chassis power LED and

the chassis speaker to this

header.

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Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_4_5:

see p.8, No. 12)

(SATA3_2_3:

see p.8, No. 13)

(SATA3_0_1:

see p.8, No. 14)

(SATA3_A1_A2:

see p.8, No. 15)

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB_1_2)

(see p.8, No. 21)

(9-pin USB_3_4)

(see p.8, No. 22)

(9-pin USB_5_6)

(see p.8, No. 20)

SATA3_2SATA3_0

SATA3_A1 SATA3_4

ese eight SATA3

connectors support SATA

data cables for internal

storage devices with up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

* M2_1, SATA3_0 and

SATA3_3SATA3_1

SATA3_1 share lanes. If

either one of them is in

use, the others will be

disabled.

* M2_ 2, SATA3_4 and

SATA3_5 share lanes. If

either one of them is in

use, the others will be

SATA3_A2 SATA3_5

disabled.

*To minimize the boot

time, use Intel® Z370

SATA ports (SATA3_0)

for your bootable devices.

ere are three headers

on this motherboard.

Each USB 2.0 header can

support two ports.

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J_SENSE

OUT2_L

MIC_RET

PRESENCE#

GND

OUT2_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

OUT_RET

USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers

(19-pin USB3_5_6)

(see p.8, No. 9)

(19-pin USB3_7_8)

(see p.8, No. 10)

Front Panel Type C USB

3.1 Gen1 Header

(26-pin USB3_TC_1)

(see p.8, No. 11)

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_ AUDIO1)

(see p.8, No. 29)

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

ere are two headers on

this motherboard. Each

USB 3.1 Gen1 header can

support two ports.

ere is one Front

Panel Type C USB 3.1

Gen1 Header on this

motherboard. is header

is used for connecting a

USB 3.1 Gen1 module for

additional USB 3.1 Gen1

ports.

is header is for

connecting audio devices

to the front audio panel.

1. High Denition 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”.

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Chassis Fan Connectors

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

1 2 3 4

4 3 2 1

GND

(4-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.8, No. 30)

(4-pin CHA_FAN2)

(see p.8, No. 24)

AN_SPEED_CONTROL

CHA_FAN_SPEED

FAN_VOLTAGE

FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTR

1 2 3 4

Please connect fan cables

to the fan connectors and

match the black wire to

the ground pin.

Chassis Optional/Water

Pump Fan Connector

(4-pin CHA_FAN3/W_

PUMP)

(see p.8, No. 18)

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.8, No. 2)

CPU Optional/Water

Pump Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_OPT/W_

PUM P)

(see p.8, No. 3)

FAN_VOLTAGE

FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTR

1 2 3 4

CPU_FAN_SPEED

FAN_VOLTAGE

GND

N_SPEED_CONTROL

CPU_FAN_SPEED

FAN_VOLTAGE

GND

is motherboard

provides a 4-Pin water

cooling

chassis

connectors. If you plan to

connect a 3-Pin

water cooler fan, please

connect it to Pin 1-3.

is motherboard

provides 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.

fan

chassis

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ATX Power Connector

(24-p i n ATX PWR1)

(see p.8, No. 8)

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

13.

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4 1

8 5

SMB _DA TA_ MAI N

ATX 12V Power

Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1)

(see p.8, No. 1)

underbolt AIC

Connectors

(5-p i n TB1)

(see p.8, No. 25)

Serial Port Header

(9-p in CO M1)

(see p.8, No. 19)

TPM Header

(17-pi n TP MS1)

(see p.8, No. 23)

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.

Please connect a underbolt™

add-in card (AIC) to the

underbolt AIC connector via

the GPIO cable.

*Please install the underbolt™

AIC card to PCIE6 (default

slot).

RRXD1

DDTR#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

RRTS#1

GND

RRI#1

is COM1 header

supports a serial port

module.

is connector supports Trusted

Platform Module (TPM) system,

GN D

LAD 0

+3 V

+3V S B

GN D

LAD 1

SER IRQ #

S_P WRD WN #

PC ICL K

LAD 3

PC IRS T

FRA M E

GN D

LAD 2

which can securely store keys,

digital certicates, passwords,

and data. A TPM system also

helps enhance network security,

protects digital identities, and

SMB _CL K_M AIN

ensures platform integrity.

RGB LED Header

(4-pi n RGB _LED)

(see p.8, No. 26)

12V GRB

RGB header is used to connect

RGB LED extension cable which

allows users to choose from vari-

ous LED lighting eects.

Caution: Never install the RGB

LED cable in the wrong orienta-

tion; otherwise, the cable may

be damaged.

*Please refer to page 53 for

further instructions on this

header.

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2.7 Smart Switches

e motherboard has three smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button and XMP

Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/o the system, reset the system or load

XMP proles.

Power Button

(PWRBTN)

(see p.8, No. 6)

Reset Button

(RSTBTN)

(see p.8, No. 7)

XMP Switch

(X MP_ON1)

(see p.8, No. 27)

Power

Reset

OFF

Power Button allows users

to quickly turn on/o the

system.

Reset Button allows

users to quickly reset the

system.

e XMP switch allows

users to easily load XMP

proles to automatically

congure the overclocked

DRAM voltages for stable

operation.

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2.8 Dr. Debug

Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even

easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.

Code Description

00 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear

CMOS.

0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices.

Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card,

and remove other USB, PCI devices.

01 - 54

(exce pt 0d),

5A- 60

55 e Memory could not be detected. Please re-install the

61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please press reset or clear

92 - 99 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install PCI-E

A0 - A7 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please re-install

b0 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and

Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and

memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please

install only one memory module or try using other memory

modules.

memory and CPU. If the problem still exists, please install

only one memory module or try using other memory

modules.

CMOS.

devices or try installing them in other slots. If the problem

still exists, please remove all PCI-E devices or try using

another VGA card.

IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please

clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices.

memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one

memory module or try using other memory modules.

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b4 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all

USB devices.

b7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and

memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please

install only one memory module or try using other memory

modules.

d6 e VGA could not be recognized. Please clear CMOS and

try re-installing the VGA card. If the problem still exists,

please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other

VGA c ards.

d7 e Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. Please

try re-installing the keyboard and mouse.

d8 Invalid Password.

FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear

CMOS.

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2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide

is motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link

Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16

graphics cards.

Requirements

1. You should only use identical SLITM-ready g raphics cards that are NV IDIA® certied.

2. Ma ke sure th at your graphics card driver supports N VIDIA® SLITM technology. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com

3. Ma ke sure th at your power supply unit (PSU) c an provide at least the minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a NV IDIA® certied PSU. Please refer to the NVIDIA® website for details.

2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1

Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot

and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot.

Make sure that the cards are properly

seated on the slots.

Step 2

If required, connect the auxiliary power

source to the PCI Express graphics cards.

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SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card

ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card

Step 3

Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_

Bridge_2S Card to the goldngers on each

graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_

HB_Bridge_2S Card is rmly in place.

Step 4

Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the

monitor connector or the DVI connector of

the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2

slot.

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2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Install the graphics card drivers to your system. Aer that, you can enable the

Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the N VIDIA® nView system tray utilit y.

Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU.

For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode

Step 1

Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel

icon in the Windows® sy stem tray.

Step 2

In the le pane, click Set SLI and PhysX

conguration. en select Maximize 3D

performance and click Apply.

Step 3

Reboot your system.

Step 4

You can freely enjoy the benets of SLITM

or Quad SLITM.

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2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

is motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way 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 certied.

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. Ma ke sure th at your power supply unit (PSU) c an provide at least the minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a AMD certied PSU. Ple ase refer to the AMD’s website for de tails.

4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe card s while in CrossFireXTM mode.

5. Dierent CrossFireXTM cards may require dierent method s to enable CrossFireXTM. Please refer to A MD graphics card manuals for de tailed installation guide.

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1

Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot

and the other graphics card to PCIE4 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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Step 3

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

PCIE2 slot.

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2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1

Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot,

another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and

the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot.

Make sure that the cards are properly

seated on the slots.

Step 2

Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect

CrossFire Bridge

the graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4

slots, and use the other CrossFire Bridge

to connect the graphics cards on PCIE4

and PCIE6 slots. (e CrossFire Bridge

is provided with the graphics card

you purchase, not bundled with this

motherboard. Please refer to your graphics

card vendor for details.)

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Step 3

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

PCIE2 slot.

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2.10.3 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. Plea se check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates .

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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2.11 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide (M2_3)

e M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module.

Installing the WiFi/BT module

Step 1

Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module

and the screw.

Step 2

Find the nut location to be used.

Module Type: Type2230 PCB Length: 3cm

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Step 3

Align and gently insert the WiFi/BT

module into the M.2 slot. Please be

aware that the module only ts in one

orientation.

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Step 4

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.

Please do not overtighten the screw as

this might damage the module.

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2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1

and M2_2)

The M.2, a lso known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a sma ll size a nd

versatile card edge connec tor t hat aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ult ra M.2

Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2) support SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module

up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).

* M2_1, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will

be disabled.

* M2_ 2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will

be disabled.

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

e following is an example of installing M.2_SSD (NGFF) module into the M2 _2.

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

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Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)

module, nd the corresponding nut

Step 2

BCDE

location to be used.

No. 1 2 3 4 5

Nut Location A B C D E

PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm

Module Type Type 2230 Type 224 2 Type2 260 Ty pe 2280 Ty pe 22110

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Step 3

Move the stando based on the

module type and length.

BCDE

e stando is placed at the nut

location D by default. Skip Step 3

and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you

are going to use the default nut.

Otherwise, release the stando by

hand.

Step 4

Peel o the yellow protective lm on

the nut to be used. Hand tighten the

stando into the desired nut location

on the motherboard.

Step 5

Align and gently insert the M.2

(NGFF) SSD module into the M.2

slot. Please be aware that the M.2

(NGFF) SSD module only ts in one

orientation.

ABCDE

Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.

NUT1NUT2DE

Please do not overtighten the screw

as this might damage the module.

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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

Vendor Interface P/N

ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C Apacer PCIe3 x4 AP240GZ280 Corsair PCIe3 x4 CSSD-F240GBMP500 Crucial SATA3 CT120M500SSD4 Crucial SATA3 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SATA3 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7 Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEK KF512G7 Kingston SATA3 SM2280S3 Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400-M2280-512G (NVME) PAT R IOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-1TM8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512 M8PeG Plextor PCIe PX-G25 6M6e Plextor PCIe PX-G512M6e Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM961 MZVPW128HEGM (NVM) Samsung PCIe3 x4 PM961 MZVLW128HEGR (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (M ZHPV512H DGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G Team SATA3 TM4PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM4PS4256GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105

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TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8F P2 24 0G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 Tra nscend SATA 3 TS256GMTS400 Tra nscend SATA 3 TS512GMTS600 Tra nscend SATA 3 TS512GMTS800 V-Col or SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Col or SATA3 VLM100 -240G-2280RGB V-Col or SATA3 VSM100-2 40G -22 80 V-Col or SATA3 VLM100 -240G-2280B-RD WD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00EN X0 (NVM E)

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for

details: http://www.asrock.com

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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

3.1 Installing Drivers

e Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. e CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the le

“ASRSETUP.EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.

Drivers Menu

e drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the

support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to

bottom to install those required drivers. erefore, the drivers you install can work

properly.

Utilities Menu

e Utilities Menu shows the application soware that the motherboard supports.

Click on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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3.2 F-Stream

F-Stream is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new

features and improved utilities.

3.2.1 Installing F-Stream

F-Stream can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Aer the

installation, you will nd the icon “F-Stream“ on your desktop. Double-click the

“F-Stream“ icon, F-Stream main menu will pop up.

3.2.2 Using F-Stream

ere are ve sections in F-Stream main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker,

System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.

Operation Mode

Choose an operation mode for your computer.

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OC Tw eaker

Congurations for overclocking the system.

System Info

View information about the system.

*e System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.

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FAN-Tastic Tuning

Congure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi

to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.

Settings

Congure ASRock F-Stream. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you

want F-Stream 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 soware applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly

and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock 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.

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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 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3

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e SoundBlasterTM Cinema3, powered by the SBX Pro Studio technologies, is designed to

bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, lms, and recording

studios to the PC. With this utility, you can easily enhance your audio environment in

ve modes, including Headphones, Speakers, Music, Movie, Game, Voice and Custom.

ere are ve functions in SoundBlasterTM Cinema3:

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No. Function Description

Surround

Crystalizer

Bass

Smart Volume

Dialog Plus

Creating unprecedented levels of audio realism by producing virtual speakers around, above and below you.

Making music sound as good as the artist originally intended by ensuring that every audio detail is heard.

Enhancing bass sound experience by expanding the low frequency tones.

Minimizing abrupt volume changes by automatically adjusting the loudness of your audio playback.

Enhancing voices in music and movies for drastically clearer vocal range.

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3.5 ASRock RGB LED

ASRock RGB LED is a lighting control utility specically designed for unique individuals with

sophisticated tastes to build their own st ylish 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

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RGB LED Header (RGB_LED)

RGB_LED

12V GRB

on the motherboard.

1. Never insta ll the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cabl e 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 c ause damages to motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.

2. e RGB LED header 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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ASRock RGB LED Utility

Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock RGB LED 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 eects

for all LED regions of

the motherboard

Select a RGB LED light eect

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 congure your

system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right

aer 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 aer

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 soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference pur pose only, and they may not exactly 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

Load UEFI Defaults

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes

Change Language

Switch to Advanced Mode

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4.3 Advanced Mode

e Advanced Mode provides more options to congure the BIOS settings. Refer to

the following sections for the detailed congurations.

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 congurations

For advanced system congurations

Useful tools

Displays current hardware status

For security settings

For conguring 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.

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.

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Advanced Turbo

You can use this option to increase your system performance. is option appears only

when your CPU supports this function. is option appears only when you adopt K-Series

CPU.

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that

overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your

own risk and expense.

Load Optimized GPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. Please note that

overclocking may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard. It should be done at your

own risk and expense. is option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU.

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CPU Conguration

Multi Core Enhancement

Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest

frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. Disable to reduce power consumption .

CPU Ratio

e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.

Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without

aecting the clock speed of other components.

CPU Cache Ratio

e CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. e maximum should be the same as the CPU

Ratio.

Minimum CPU Cache Ratio

Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio.

BCLK Frequency

e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.

Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also aect the

clock speed of other components.

Spread Spectrum

Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI

tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.

CPU BCLK Amplitude

Congure the CPU BCLK Amplitude.

CPU Slew Rate

Congure the CPU Slew Rate.

CPU PLL ORT

Congure the CPU PLL ORT.

Divider

Congure the BCLK divider.

Boot Performance Mode

Default is Max Non-Turbo performance mode. It will keep cpu Flex-ratio till OS

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hando. Max Battery mode will set CPU ratio as x8 till OS hando. is option is

suggested for BCLK overclocking.

Reliability Stress Restrictor

Disable or Enable Reliability Stress Restrictor feature.

FCLK Frequency

Congure the FCLK Frequency.

AVX Ratio Oset

AVX Ratio Oset species a negative oset from the CPU Ratio for AVX workloads.

AVX is a more stressful workload that lowers the AVX ratio to ensure maximum

possible ratio for SSE workloads.

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.

Ring to Core Ratio Oset

Disable Ring to Core Ratio Oset so the ring and core can run at the same

freq ue ncy.

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen-

cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.

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Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel Turbo Boost Technolog y 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.

Long Duration Power Limit

Congure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU

ratio will be lowered aer a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and

save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.

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Long Duration Maintained

Congure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long

Duration Power Limit is exceeded.

Short Duration Power Limit

Congure 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

Congure 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 Slice Current Limit

Congure the current limit of the GT slice. A lower limit can protect the CPU and

save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.

GT Frequency

Conigure the frequency of the integrated GPU.

DRAM Conguration

DRAM Tweaker

Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to conrm and

apply your new settings.

DRAM Timing Conguration

Load XMP Setting

Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard

specications.

BCLK Frequency

e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.

Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also aect the

clock speed of other components.

DRAM Frequency Clock

Select Auto for optimized settings.

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DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted

and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

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.

Command Rate (CR)

e delay between when a memor y chip is selected and when the rst active command can

be issued.

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Secondary Timing

Write Recovery Time (tWR)

e amount of delay that must elapse aer 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 dierent banks of the same

rank.

RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_S)

e number of clocks between two rows activated in dierent banks of the same

rank.

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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)

Congure CAS Write Latency.

Third Timing

tREFI

Congure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.

tCKE

Congure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh

command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.

tRDRD_sg

Congure between module read to read delay.

tRDRD_dg

Congure between module read to read delay.

tRDRD_dr

Congure between module read to read delay.

tRDRD_dd

Congure between module read to read delay.

tRDWR_sg

Congure between module read to write delay.

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tRDWR_dg

Congure between module read to write delay.

tRDWR_dr

Congure between module read to write delay.

tRDWR_dd

Congure between module read to write delay.

tWRRD_sg

Congure between module write to read delay.

tWRRD_dg

Congure between module write to read delay.

tWRRD_dr

Congure between module write to read delay.

tWRRD_dd

Congure between module write to read delay.

tWRWR_sg

Congure between module write to write delay.

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tWRWR_dg

Congure between module write to write delay.

tWRWR_dr

Congure between module write to write delay.

tWRWR_dd

Congure between module write to write delay.

Fourth Timing

RTL Init Value

Congure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training.

IO-L Init Value

Congure IO latency init value for IO latency training.

RTL (CH A)

Congure round trip latency for channel A.

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RTL (CH B)

Congure round trip latency for channel B.

IO-L (CH A)

Congure IO latency for channel A.

IO-L (CH B)

Congure IO latency for channel B.

IO-L Oset (CH A)

Congure IO latency oset for channel A.

IO-L Oset (CH B)

Congure IO latency oset for channel B.

RFR Delay (CH A)

Congure RFR Delay for Channel A.

RFR Delay (CH B)

Congure RFR Delay for Channel B.

Advanced Setting

ODT WR (CH A)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A.

ODT WR (CH B)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B.

ODT PARK (CH A)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A.

ODT PARK (CH B)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B.

ODT NOM (CH A)

Use this to change ODT (CH A) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].

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ODT NOM (CH B)

Use this to change ODT (CH B) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].

Dll Bandwidth 0

Congure the Dll Bandwidth 0.

Dll Bandwidth 1

Congure the Dll Bandwidth 1.

Dll Bandwidth 2

Congure the Dll Bandwidth 2.

Dll Bandwidth 3

Congure the Dll Bandwidth 3.

Command Tristate

Congure the Command Tristate Support.

Realtime Memory Timing

Congure the realtime memory timings.

[Enabled] e system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes aer

MRC_DONE.

MRC Fast Boot

Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.

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Voltage Conguration

CPU Core/Cache Voltage

Congure the voltage for the CPU Core/Cache.

CPU Load-Line Calibration

CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is

under heav y load.

GT Core/Cache Voltage

Congure the voltage for the CPU Core/Cache.

GT Load-Line Calibration

GPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent GPU voltage droop when the system is

under heav y load.

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DRAM Voltage

Use this to congure DRAM Voltage. e default value is [Auto].

DRAM Activating Power Supply

Congure the voltage for the DRAM Activating Power Supply.

PCH +1.0 Voltage

Congure the chipset voltage (1.0V).

VCCIO Voltage

Congure the voltage for the VCCIO.

VCCST Voltage

Congure the voltage for the VCCST.

VCCSA Voltage

Congure the voltage for the VCCSA.

VCCPLL Voltage

Congure the voltage for the VCCPLL.

CPU Internal PLL Voltage

Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9- 15 steps will helps CPU PLL to lock

internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For example: 1.020V -

1.125V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be dierent on each processor.

User has to nd the best value for your own processor. CPU Vcore Voltage must

higher than CPU Internal PLL Voltage, or your processor will hang.

GT PLL Voltage

Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9 -15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock

internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For example: 1.020V -

1.125V will be proper value. Bu the voltage level will be dierent on each processor.

User has to nd the best value for user’s own processor.

Ring PLL Voltage

Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9 -15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock

internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For example: 1.020V -

1.125V will be proper value. Bu the voltage level will be dierent on each processor.

User has to nd the best value for user’s own processor.

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System Agent PLL Voltage

Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9 -15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock

internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For example: 1.020V -

1.125V will be proper value. Bu the voltage level will be dierent on each processor.

User has to nd the best value for user’s own processor.

Memory Controller PLL Voltage

Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9 -15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock

internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For example: 1.020V -

1.125V will be proper value. Bu the voltage level will be dierent on each processor.

User has to nd the best value for user’s own processor.

Save User Default

Type a prole name and press enter to save your settings as user default.

Load User Default

Load previously saved user defaults.

Save User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk

Save current UEFI settings as an user default prole to disk.

Load User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk

Load previously saved user defaults from the disk.

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4.6 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU

Conguration, Chipset Conguration, Storage Conguration, Intel(R) under-

bolt, Super IO Conguration, ACPI Conguration, USB Conguration and Trusted

Computing.

Setting wrong values in this sec tion may cause the system to malfunction.

UEFI Conguration

UEFI Setup Style

Select the default mode when entering the UEFI setup utility.

Active Page on Entry

Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

Full HD UEFI

When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor

supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution,

then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the

resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly.

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4.6.1 CPU Conguration

Active Processor Cores

Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

CPU C States Support

Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6

and C7 all enabled for better power saving.

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Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.

CPU C3 State Support

Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption.

CPU C6 State Support

Enable C6 sleep state for lower power consumption.

CPU C7 State Support

Enable C7 sleep state for lower power consumption.

Package C State Support

Enable CPU, PCIe, Memor y, Graphics C State Support for power saving.

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CFG Lock

is item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.

CPU Thermal Throttling

Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat-

ing.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems

and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can

function as multiple virtual systems.

Hardware Prefetcher

Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better

performance.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently

requested cache line. Enable for better performance.

Software Guard Extensions (SGX)

Use this item to enable or disable So ware Controlled Soware Guard Extensions

(SGX).

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4.6.2 Chipset Conguration

Primary Graphics Adapter

Select a primary VGA.

Top of Lower Usable Dram

Set the maximum value of TOLUD. Set this item to Dynamic to allow TOLUD to

adjust automatically based on the largest MMIO length of the installed graphic

cont roller.

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Above 4G Decoding

Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space

(only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).

VT-d

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine

monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and

reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and

I/O performance.

PCIE1 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE1.

PCIE2 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE2.

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PCIE3 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE3.

PCIE4 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE4.

PCIE5 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE5.

PCIE6 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE6.

PCI Express Native Control

Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS.

PCIE ASPM Support

is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices.

PCH PCIE ASPM Support

is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices.

DMI ASPM Support

is option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link.

PCH DMI ASPM Support

is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices.

IOAPI C 24-119 Entr ies

Enables/Disables IOAPIC 24-119 Entries. IRQ24-119 may be used by PCH devices.

Disabling those interrupts may cause certain devices failure.

Share Memory

Congure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when

the system boots up.

IGPU Multi-Monitor

Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed.

Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times.

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Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V

Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V).

Inte(R) Ethernet Controller I211

Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I211AT).

Onboard HD Audio

Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and

automatically disable it when a sound card is installed.

Front Panel

Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs.

WAN Radio

Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity.

Deep Sleep

Congure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

Select the power state aer a power failure. If [Power O] is selected, the power will

remain o when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start

to boot up when the power recovers.

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Turn On LED in S5

Turn on/o the LED in the ACPI S5 state.

4.6.3 Storage Conguration

SATA Controller(s)

Enable/disable the SATA controllers.

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SATA Controller Speed

Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support.

SATA Mode Selection

[AHCI] Supports new features that improve performance.

[Intel RST Premium (RAID)] Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low

power state during periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI

mode.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a

monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various

indicators of reliability.

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ASMedia SATA3 Mode

[AHCI] Supports new features that improve performance.

Third Party SATA 3 Controller

Enable or disable the third party SATA3 controller.

M2_1/ SATA3_0_1 Switch

[Auto] M2_1/SATA3_0_1 auto switch

[Force_SATA] Switch to SATA3_0_1

[Force_M2_1] Switch to M2_1

M2_2/ SATA3_4_5 Switch

[Auto] M2_2/SATA3_4_5 auto switch

[Forc e_SATA] Sw itch to SATA3_4 _5

[Force_M2_1] Switch to M2_2

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4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt

Intel® Thunderbolt Technology

Enable or disable the Intel® underbolt™ function.

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Security Level

Allows you to choose a security level for the underbolt ports.

AR AIC Support

Enable or disable to support AR AIC card.

TBT Host Router

Enable the host router based on ports available.

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4.6.5 Super IO Conguration

Serial Port

Enable or disable the Serial port.

Serial Port Address

Select the address of the Serial port.

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PS2 Y- Cable

Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.

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4.6.6 ACPI Conguration

Suspend to RAM

Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI

S3 power saving.

ACPI HEPT Table

Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard.

PCIE/PCI Devices Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE/PCI device and enable wake on LAN.

I219 LAN Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by I219 LAN.

Ring-In Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.

RTC Alarm Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let

it be handled by your operating system.

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USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller.

USB Mouse Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.

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4.6.7 USB Conguration

Legacy USB Support

Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB

compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI

Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux

operating systems only.

PS/2 Simulator

Enable the support of I/O port 60h/64h emulation. is should be enabled for the

complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.

XHCI Hand-o

is is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-o support. e XHCI

ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

Third Party USB 3.1 Controller

Enable or disable all of the USB 3.1 Gen2 ports controlled by ird Party chips.

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4.6.8 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

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4.7 Tools

RGB LED

RGB LED and header allows users to connect LED strip and create their unique PC

style easily.

UEFI Tech Service

Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup

network conguration before using UEFI Tech Service.

Easy RAID Installer

Easy R AID Installer helps you to copy the R AID driver from the support CD to

your USB storage device. Aer copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to

RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.

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Boot Manager

Boot Manager is specically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform

users to easily customize and manage the boot menu.

*Please connect more than one boot devices to use this tool.

Boot Manager

Enable/disable the Boot Manager.

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Boot Manager Timeout

Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout.

Timeout Seconds

Congure the number of seconds to wait for the Boot Manager.

Instant Flash

Save UEFI les in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your

UEFI.

Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto

ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI rmware version

from our servers for you. Please setup network conguration before using Internet

Flash.

*For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB

pen drive before using this function.

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Secure Backup UEFI

Whenever one of the ROM images are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other ash

ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to

the secondary ash ROM.

is motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_ A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which enhances the safety and stability of your system. Use “ Secure Backup UEFI” to duplicate a working c opy of the BIOS les to the active BIOS to ensure normal system operation. Normally, the system will work on the active BIOS. However if the active BIOS is corrupted or damaged , aer se veral failed boot attempts, the backup BIOS will take over. For safety issues , users are not abl e to update the backup BIOS manually. Users may refer to the BIOS LEDs (BIOS_ A_LED or BIOS_ B_LED) to identify which BIOS is currently activated.

Network Conguration

Use this to congure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.

Internet Setting

Enable or disable sound eects in the setup utility.

UEFI Download Server

Select a server to download the UEFI rmware.

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4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

is section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan

speed and voltage.

Fan Tuning

Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.

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Fan-Tastic Tuning

Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU

temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU Fan 1 Setting

Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and

assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU Fan Step Up

Set the value of CPU Fan Step Up.

CPU Fan Step Down

Set the value of CPU Fan Step Down.

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CPU_OPT / W_Pump Switch

Select CPU Optional or Water Pump mode.

CPU Optional Fan Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU Optional fan.

CPU Optional Fan Setting

Select a fan mode for CPU Optional fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU

temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU Optional Fan Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for CPU Optional fan.

CPU Optional Fan Step Up

Set the value of CPU Optional fan Step Up.

CPU Optional Fan Step Down

Set the value of CPU Optional fan Step Down.

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures

and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1.

Chassis Fan 1 Step Up

Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Up.

Chassis Fan 1 Step Down

Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Down.

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures

and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2.

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Chassis Fan 2 Step Up

Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Up.

Chassis Fan 2 Step Down

Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Down.

CHA_FAN3 / W_Pump Switch

Select CHA_FAN3/CPU Optional or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3.

Chassis Fan 3 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures

and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3.

Chassis Fan 3 Step Up

Set the value of Chassis Fan 3 Step Up.

Chassis Fan 3 Step Down

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Set the value of Chassis Fan 3 Step Down.

Over Temperature Protection

When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts

down when the motherboard is overheated.

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4.9 Security Screen

In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.

You may also clear the user password.

Supervisor Password

Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator

has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and

press enter to remove the password.

User Password

Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the

settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the

password.

Secure Boot

Use this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot.

Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology

Enable/disable Intel PTT in ME. Disable this option to use discrete TPM Module.

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4.10 Boot Screen

is section displays the available devices on your system for you to congure the

boot settings and the boot priority.

Fast Boot

Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot

from an USB storage device. e VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using

an external graphics card. Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that

the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to

UEFI utility in Windows.

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Boot From Onboard LAN

Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.

Setup Prompt Timeout

Congure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key.

Bootup Num-Lock

Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or o when the system boots up.

Boot Beep

Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or o when the system boots up. Please

note that a buzzer is needed.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.1 Package Contents

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.4 I/O Panel

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Installing the CPU

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Smart Switches

2.8 Dr. Debug

2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide

2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup

2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup

2.11 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide (M2_3)

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

3.1 Installing Drivers

3.2 F-Stream

3.2.1 Installing F-Stream

3.2.2 Using F-Stream

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

3.3.1 UI Overview

3.3.2 Apps

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers

3.3.4 Setting

3.4 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3

3.5 ASRock RGB LED

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY

4.1 Introduction

4.2 EZ Mode

4.3 Advanced Mode

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar

4.3.2 Navigation Keys

4.4 Main Screen

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen

4.6 Advanced Screen

4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt

4.6.8 Trusted Computing

4.7 Tools

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

4.9 Security Screen

4.10 Boot Screen