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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
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DTS Neo:PC are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes soware.
is device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European
Community.
is equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
is equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator & your body.
Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
Radio transmit power per transceiver ty pe
FunctionFrequencyMaximum Output Power (EIRP)
2400-2483.5 MHz18.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5150-5250 MHz21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
WiFi
Bluetooth2400-2483.5 MHz8.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5250-5350 MHz
5470-5725 MHz
18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antenna 11
1.6 USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 Module 12
Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler 18
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 20
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22
2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23
2.6 Smart Switches 29
2.7 Dr. Debug 31
2.8 SLITM, 3-Way SLI
TM
and 4-Way SLI
TM
Operation Guide 37
2.8.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 37
2.8.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 39
2.8.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 41
2.8.4 Driver Installation and Setup 43
2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way CrossFireX
Operation Guide 44
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2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 44
2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 45
2.9.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 46
2.9.4 Driver Installation and Setup 47
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 48
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 55
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 58
3.3.1 UI Overview 58
3.3.2 Apps 59
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 62
3.3.4 Setting 63
3.4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 64
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 67
4.1 Introduction 67
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 67
4.1.2 Navigation Keys 68
4.2 Main Screen 69
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 70
4.4 Advanced Screen 74
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4.4.1 CPU Conguration 75
4.4.2 Onboard Devices Conguration 76
4.4.3 Storage Conguration 78
4.4.4 ACPI Conguration 79
4.4.5 Trusted Computing 80
4.4.6 AMD CBS 81
4.4.7 AMD PBS 82
4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 83
4.5 Tools 84
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 86
4.7 Security Screen 89
4.8 Boot Screen 90
4.9 Exit Screen 92
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock TRX40 Creator motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the
motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation
guide of the soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of
the BIOS setup.
Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website w ithout f urther notice. If you require technical support relate d to
this motherboard, please vi sit our website for s pecic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the l atest VGA cards and CPU suppor t list on ASRock’s
website a s well. ASRock website ht tp://www.a srock.com.
TRX40 Creator
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock TR X40 Creator Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
Please realize that the re is a certain r isk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technol ogy, or using
third-party overclocking tool s. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or
even cause dam age to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for poss ible damage caused by
overclocking.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
PCIE1
USB 3.2 G en1
T:U SB3
B: USB4
Top:
Central/Bass
Center :
REAR SPK
Top:
LINE IN
Center :
FRONT
Bottom :
Optica l
SPDIF
Bottom :
MIC IN
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
SPK_PLE D1
SATA3_7_8
SATA3_5_6
10
11
12
13
14
SATA3_3_4
15
17
USB_1_2
1
21
22
30
1
5
4
27
Dr.
Debu g
USB 3.2 Ge n1
T:U SB1
B: USB2
PS2
Keybo ard
/Mous e
23
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2 /WP
USB32G 1_7_8
19
ATX12V2
AMD
TRX 40
CHA_FAN3
/WP
25
RGB_LED 2
1
24
ADDR_LE D2
1
BIO S
_FB 1
ATXP WR 1
20
F_USB32 G2_TC_1
6
ATX12V1
8
9
7
2
3
16
1
USB32G 1_5_6
1
18
CHA_FAN2
/WP
26
28
29
31
Top:
2.5GLAN
(Dragon
RTL8125AG)
DDR 4_A 2 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
DDR 4_A 1 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
DDR 4_B 2 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
DDR 4_B 1 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
DDR 4_D 1 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
DDR 4_D 2 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
DDR 4_C 1 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
DDR 4_C 2 (6 4 b it, 288 -pi n m odu le)
TRX 40 C REAT OR
PCIE2
PCIE3
PCIE4
M2_4
M2_ 1
M2_ 2
M2_ 3
M2_ WI FI _1
CLRC
BTN1
USB 3.2 G en2
T:U SB1
B: USB2
Top:
10GLAN
(AQUANTIA
AQC107)
MOS_PRO C HOT1
ON
OFF
CHA_FAN1 /WP
SATA3_1_2
GFX_12 V1
PWRBTN1RSTBTN1
RGB_LED 1
1
ADDR_LE D1
1
1
TPMS1
1
HD_AUDI O1
1
HD_AUDI O_RA1
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1CPU Xtreme OC Switch (MOS_PROCHOT1)
28 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
32 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D2, DDR4_C2)
42 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D1, DDR4_C1)
52 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
62 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
7CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
88 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
9Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
11 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (F_USB32G2_TC_1)
12 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32G1_7_8)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_7_8)
15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_5_6)
16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4)
17 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2)
18 6 pin 12V Power Connector (GFX_12V1)
19 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
20 Power Button (PWRBTN1)
21 Reset Button (RSTBTN1)
22 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32G1_5_6)
23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
24 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
25 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
26 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
27 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
29 TPM Header (TPMS1)
30 Right Angle Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO_RA1)
31 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
32 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
33 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
62.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (Dragon RTL8125AG)** 14Antenna Ports
710G LAN RJ-45 Port 15USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32G1_1_2)
(AQUANTIA® AQC107)***16BIOS Flashback Button
8USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port
* If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the s peaker’s plug into “Front Spe aker Ja ck”. See the table below
for connection d etails in accordance w ith the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output
Channels
2V------
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
Front Speaker
(No. 5)
138
11121514
Rear Speaker
(No. 3)
Central / Bass
(No. 2)
9
Line In
(No. 4)
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** ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
*** ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to th e table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK L ED
SPEED LE D
LAN Por t
Activity / Link LEDSpeed LED
StatusDescriptionStatusDescription
ONo Link
BlinkingData Activity
Orange
10Mbps/100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps
/5Gbps connection
OnLinkGreen10Gbps connection
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**** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB32G2 _1_2 ports.
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1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antenna
WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.0
module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/
g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-
use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth
v5.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of
functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.0 also includes Low Energ y Technology
and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. e 2T2R WiFi
solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and oers max link rate up to 2.4Gbps.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
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1.6 USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 Module
Specications
Platform
Controller
M.2
Connector
OS
Size: 1.45-in x 1.65-in, 3.7 cm x 4.2 cm
•
ASMedia ASM3242 Controller
•
Proprietary design for ASRock specic motherboard
•
* Please note that plug ging into other M.2 connector may
damage the motherboa rd and this modu le
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection
•
(ASRock Full Spike Protection))
*For charging Type-A USB devices, we suggest using the Type-A
connectors on your motherboard.
*is port supports power outputs up to 5V/3A. For charging Type-C
USB devices, the device should support Type-C standards
to adjust the current because it wi ll be dierent i n Power On state (3
Amp) and Sleep state (1 Amp).
*Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged by its own adapter.
Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit
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M2_4
USB 3.2 Gen2x2
Type-C Port
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Chapter 2 Installation
is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study
the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
•
Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard
components.
In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
•
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
Tutorial Video
Unplug all power cables be fore installing the CPU.
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Carrier Fram e with CPU
Rail Frame
Please make sure that the carrier
frame with CPU is closely attached to
the rail frame while inserting it.
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Install the orange carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler
Aer you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger
heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ma ke sure that the
CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
Please turn o the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and
supports Quad Channel Memory Technology.
1. For quad channel c onguration, you always ne ed to ins tall identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
3. e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam age to
the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incor rect
orientation .
Memory Conguration
2 - DIMM4 - DIMM8 - DIMM
Priority123
DDR4_D2
DDR4_D1
DDR4_C2
DDR4_C1
DDR4_ A1
DDR4_ A2
DDR4_B1
DDR4_B2
Populated Populated Populated
Populated Populated Populated
Populated Populated
Populated
Populated Populated
Populated
Populated
Populated
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If only two memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Dual Channel
•
Memory Technology is activated. If three memory modules are installed, then Triple
Channel Memory Technology is activated. If more than four memor y modules are installed
in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is activated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
ere are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the
expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.
PCIe Slot Congurations
PCIE1PCIE2PCIE3PCIE4
Single Graphics Cardx16N/AN/AN/A
Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM or SLITM
Mode
x16N/Ax16N/A
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ree Graphics Cards in
3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode
or 3-Way SLITM Mode
Four Graphics Cards in
4-Way CrossFireXTM Mode
or 4-Way SLITM Mode
For a better ther mal environment, ple ase connect a ch assi s fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_ FAN1/WP, CHA_ FAN2/WP or CHA_ FAN3/WP) when
using multiple graphics cards.
x16N/Ax16x8
x16x8x16x8
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2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors
PLE D-
SPE AK ER
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these header s and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
TRX40 Creator
System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.7, No. 19)
PWRBTN (Power Button):
Connec t to the power button on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way
to turn o your system using the powe r button.
RESET (Reset Button):
Connec t to the reset button on the chassi s front panel. Press the reset button to
restar t the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a nor mal restart.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when
the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep
state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on
when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists
of power button , reset button, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speaker and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire
assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.
1
PLE D+
PLE D-
HDL ED-
HDL ED+
PWR BTN #
GND
RES ET#
GND
GND
Connect the power
button, reset button and
system status indicator on
the chassis to this header
according to the pin
assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.
Power LED and Speaker
Header
(7-pin SPK_PLED1)
(see p.7, No. 24)
DUM MY
+5V
1
PLE D+
DUM MY
PLE D+
Please connect the
chassis power LED and
the chassis speaker to this
header.
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Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_1_2:
see p.7, No. 17)
(SATA3_3_4:
see p.7, No. 16)
(SATA3_5_6:
see p.7, No. 15)
(SATA3_7_8:
see p.7, No. 14)
SATA3_7
SATA3_5
SATA3_3
ese eight SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
SATA3_8
storage devices with up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
SATA3_6
SATA3_4
USB 2.0 Header
(9-pin USB_1_2)
(see p.7, No. 23)
USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers
(19-pin USB32G1_5_6)
(see p.7, No. 22)
(19-pin USB32G1_7_8)
(see p.7, No. 13)
SATA3_1
USB _PW R
1
USB _PW R
IntA_ P_SSR X+
IntA_ P_SSR X-
Vbus
Vbus
IntA_ P_SSR X-
IntA_ P_SSR X+
Dumm y
IntA _PB_ D+
IntA _PB_ D-
IntA _PB_ SSTX +
IntA _PB_ SSTX -
IntA _PB_ SSRX +
IntA _PB_ SSRX -
Vbus
P-
P-
IntA_ P_SST X+
IntA_ P_SST X-
GND
IntA_ P_SST X-
GND
GND
P+
GND
GND
P+
IntA_ P_D-
GND
IntA_ P_SST X+
1
DUM MY
IntA_ P_D+
GND
GND
IntA_ P_D-
IntA_ P_D+
IntA _PA_D +
IntA _PA_D -
GND
IntA _PA_S STX+
IntA _PA_S STX-
GND
IntA _PA_S SRX+
IntA _PA_S SRX-
Vbus
SATA3_2
ere is one header on
this motherboard. is
USB 2.0 header can
support two ports.
ID
ere are two headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
1
support two ports.
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Front Panel Type C USB
3.2 Gen2 Header
(26-pin F_USB32G2_
TC_1)
(see p.7, No. 11)
Front Panel Audio
Headers
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.7, No. 31)
(9-pin HD_AUDIO_RA1)
(see p.7, No. 30)
1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis
must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our
manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio heade r by
the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_ L.
B. Conne ct Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_ L (LIN) to OUT2_ L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_ RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to
connec t them for the AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel
and adju st “Recording Volume”.
USB Type-C Cable
GND
PRE SEN CE#
MIC _RE T
1
OUT 2_R
MIC 2_R
MIC 2_L
OUT _RE T
OUT 2_L
J_S ENS E
ere is one Front
Panel Type C USB 3.2
Gen2 Header on this
motherboard. is header
is used for connecting a
USB 3.2 Gen2 module for
additional USB 3.2 Gen2
ports.
is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.
Chassis Water Pump Fan
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.7, No. 33)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 25)
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.7, No. 26)
GND
FAN _VO LT AGE
CHA _FA N_S PE ED
1 2 3 4
FAN _SP EED _C ONT ROL
is motherboard
provides three 4-Pin water
cooling
chassis
fan
connectors. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin
chassis
water cooler fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
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CPU Fan Connector
FAN_S PEED_ CONTR OL
FAN_S PEED_ CONTR OL
8 5
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 7)
CPU_ FAN_SP EED
FAN_ VOLTA GE
GND
1 2 3 4
is motherboard pro-
vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(Quiet Fan) connector.
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
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CPU Water Pump Fan
Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 32)
ATX Power Connector
(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.7, No. 10)
ATX 12V Power
Connectors
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.7, No. 8)
(8-pin ATX12V2)
(see p.7, No. 2)
CPU_ FAN_SP EED
FAN_ VOLTA GE
GND
1 2 3 4
12
24
1
13
4
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.
is motherboard
provides a 24-pin ATX
power connector. To use a
20-pin ATX power supply,
please plug it along Pin 1
and Pin 13.
is motherboard
provides two 8-pin ATX
12V power connectors. To
1
use a 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug it along
Pin 1 and Pin 5.
*Warning: Please make
sure that the power cable
connected is for the CPU
and not the graphics
card. Do not plug the
PCIe power cable to this
connector.
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Graphics 12V Power
Connector
(6-pin GFX_12V1)
(see p.7, No. 18)
TPM Header
(17-pin TPMS1)
(see p.7, No. 29)
RGB LED Headers
(4-pin RGB_HEADER1)
(see p.7, No. 27)
(4-pin RGB_HEADER 2)
(see p.7, No. 12)
GN D
+3V S B
D
GN
SER IRQ #
S_P WRDW N #
1
12V G R B
is motherboard pro-
vides a 6-pin Graphics
12V power connector.
* Install the PSU’s power cable to
this connector when 4 graphics
cards are installed.
is connector supports Trusted
LAD 0
GN D
PC ICL K
LAD 3
+3 V
PC IRS T #
FRA M E
Platform Module (TPM) system,
1
which can securely store keys,
digital certicates, passwords,
GN D
LAD 1
LAD 2
and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security,
SMB _CLK _MA IN
SMB _DAT A_M AIN
protects digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
ese two RGB headers are used
to connect RGB LED
extension cable which allows
users to choose from various LED
lighting eects.
Caution: Never install the RGB
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.
*Please refer to page 64 for
further instructions on this
header.
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Addressable LED Headers
(3-pin ADDR_LED1)
(see p.7, No. 28)
(3-pin ADDR_LED2)
(see p.7, No. 9)
1
VOU T
DO_ ADD R
GND
ese two
Addressable LED
headers are used to connect
Addressable
LED extension cable
which allows users to choose
from various LED lighting
eects.
Caution: Never install the
Addressable LED cable in the
wrong orientation; otherwise,
the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 65 for
further instructions on this
header.
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2.6 Smart Switches
e motherboard has ve smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear CMOS
Button, CPU Xtreme OC Switch and BIOS Flashback Button.
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Power Button
(PWRBTN1)
(see p.7, No. 20)
Reset Button
(RSTBTN1)
(see p.7, No. 21)
Clear CMOS Button
(CLRCBTN1)
(see p.9, No. 13)
is function i s workable only when you power o your computer and unplug the
power supply.
CPU Xtreme OC Switch
(MOS_PROCHOT1)
(see p.7, No. 1)
Power Button allows users
to quickly turn on/o the
system.
Reset Button allows
users to quickly reset the
system.
Clear CMOS Button
allows users to quickly
clear the CMOS values.
ON
OFF
PROCHOT = ON (default)
(Disable CPU Extreme
OC mode)
PROCHOT = OFF (Enable
CPU Extreme OC mode)
Warning: Overclock ing
may cause damage to your
CPU and motherboard.
It should be done at your
own risk and expense.
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BIOS Flashback Button
(BIOS_FB1)
(see p.9, No. 16)
ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the
system, even without CPU.
To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below.
1. Download the latest BIOS le from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com.
2. Copy the BIOS le to your USB ash drive. Please make sure the le system of
your USB ash drive must be FAT32.
3. Extract BIOS le from the zip le.
4. Rename the le to “creative.rom” and save it to the root directory of X: USB ash drive.
5. Plug the 24 pin power connector to the motherboard. en turn on the power supply's
AC switch.
*ere is no need to power on the system.
6. en plug your USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port.
7. Press the BIOS Flashback Button for about three seconds. en the LED starts to blink.
8. Wait until the LED stops blinking, indicating that BIOS ashing has been completed.
*If the LED light turns solid green, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not
operating properly. Please make sure that you plug the USB drive to the USB BIOS
Flashback port.
BIOS Flashback Button
allows users to ash the
BIOS.
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2.7 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.
Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to four identical PCI
Express x16 graphics cards.
Requirements
1. You should only use ide ntical SLITM-ready g raphics cards that are NVIDIA® cer tied.
2. Make sure that your g raphics card driver supports NVIDI A® SLITM technology.
Download the drivers from the N VIDIA® website: www.nvidi a.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least th e minimum
power your syste m require s. It is recommended to use a NVIDIA® certied PSU.
Please refer to the NVIDIA® website for details.
Install the graphics card drivers to your system. Aer that, you can enable the
Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility.
Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU.
Step 1
Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel
icon in the Windows® system tray.
Step 2
In the le pane, click Set SLI and PhysX
conguration. en select Maximize 3D
performance and click Apply.
Step 3
Reboot your system.
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2.9 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and 4-Way CrossFireXTM
Operation Guide
is motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and 4-way
CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics
cards.
1. You should only use ide ntical CrossFireXTM-ready g raphics cards that are AM D
certied.
2. Make sure that your g raphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology.
Download the drivers from the A MD’s website: www.amd.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least th e minimum
power your syste m require s. It is recommended to use a AMD certied PSU. Plea se
refer to the AMD’s website for d etail s.
4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will
operate a s 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
5. Dierent CrossFireXTM cards may require dierent method s to enable CrossFireXTM. Please refer to A MD graphics card manuals for de tailed installation guide.
2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
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CrossFire BridgeCrossFire 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
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
PCIE1 slot.
2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and
the other graphics card to PCIE4 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 PCIE1 and PCIE3
slots, and use the other CrossFire Bridge
to connect the graphics cards on PCIE3
and PCIE4 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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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
PCIE1 slot.
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2.9.3 Installing Four CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card into PCIE2 slot, the
third graphics card into PCIE3 slot and the
last graphics card into PCIE4 slot. Make
sure that the cards are properly seated on
the slots.
Step 2
Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the
graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots,
another CrossFire Bridge to connect
the graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3
slots, and use the third CrossFire Bridge
to connect the Radeon graphics cards on
PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. (e CrossFire
Bridge is provided with the graphics
card you purchase, not bundled with this
CrossFire Bridge
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 connector of
the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1
slot.
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2.9.4 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 download. We recommend using this utility
to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Pl ease
check A MD’s website for AMD driver update s.
Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.
Step 4
Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control
AMD Catalyst Control Center
Center icon in the Windows® system tray.
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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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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and
M2_2)
The M.2, also known as the Next Generat ion Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. e Hy per M.2
Sockets (M2 _1 and M2_2) support M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to
ere are ve sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 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 Tweaker
Congurations 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
Congure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi
to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
Settings
Congure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto
run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to
be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.
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3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
e ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and
downloading soware applications for your ASRock computer. You can quick ly
and easily 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.
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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.
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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 ASRock Polychrome SYNC
ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specically designed for unique indi-
viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by
connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including
Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
Connecting the LED Strip
Connect your RGB LED strips to the
motherboard.
RGB_LED1
1
12V G R B
RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1, RGB_LED2)
RGB_LED2
1
12V G R B
1
B
R
G
V
2
1
on the
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1. Never in stall the RGB LED cable in the w rong orientation; otherwi se, the cable
may be damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, pl ease power o your system
and unplug the powe r cord from the power supply. Failure to do so m ay cause 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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ON
OFF
Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip
Connect your
ADDR_LED2)
Addressable RGB LED
on the motherboard.
ADDR_LED1
1
GND
DO_ ADD R
VOU T
strip to the
Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1,
ADDR_LED2
1
VOU T
1
DO_ ADD R
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1. Never in stall the RGB LED cable in the w rong orientation; otherwi se, the cable
may be damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, pl ease power o your system
and unplug the powe r cord from the power supply. Failure to do so m ay cause damages to motherboard components.
1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. e RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a ma ximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length w ithin 2 meters.
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ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility
Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC utility.
Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your
PC style your way!
Drag the tab to customize your
preference.
Toggle on/o the
RGB LED switch
Sync RGB LED eects
for all LED regions of
the motherboard
Select a RGB LED light eect
from the drop-down menu.
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your
system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right
aer you power on the computer, other wise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will
continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY aer
POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the
reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system o
and then back on.
Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup
screens and de scriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly
match what you see on your scre en.
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
e top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
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Main
OC Tweaker
Advanced
Tool
H/W Monitor
Security
Boot
Exit
For setting system time/date information
For overclocking congurations
For advanced system congurations
Useful tools
Displays current hardware status
For security settings
For conguring boot settings and boot priority
Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility
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4.1.2 Navigation Keys
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and
use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then
press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your
required item.
Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Description
+ / -
<Tab>
<PGUP>
<PGDN>
<HOME>
<END>
<F1>
<F7>
<F9>
<F10>
<F12>
<ESC>
To change option for the selected items
Switch to next function
Go to the previous page
Go to the next page
Go to the top of the screen
Go to the bottom of the screen
To display the General Help Screen
Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Load optimal default values for all the settings
Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Print screen
Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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4.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.
Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup
screens and de scriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly
match what you see on your scre en.
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CPU Conguration
Overclock Mode
Select the overclock mode.
*Do not use SATA HDD when you overclock BCLK.
SRC Spread Spectrum
Enable SRC Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing
EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.
SMT Mode
is item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a
power cycle is needed aer selecting [Auto].
Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled.
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CPU Frequency and Voltage (VID) Change
If this item is set to [Manual], the multiplier and voltage will be set based on user selection.
Final result is depending on the CPU's capability.
SoC/Uncore OC Voltage
Specif y the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and
Innity Fabric overclocking. VDD_SOC also determines the GPU voltage on
processors with integrated graphics.
“SoC/Uncore OC Mode” need to be enabled to force this voltage.
CLDO VDDP Voltage Control
VDDP is a voltage for the DDR4 bus signaling (PHY), and it is dereived from your
DRAM voltage (VDDIO_Mem). As a result, VDDP voltage in mV can approach but
not exceed your DRAM voltage.
CLDO VDDG Voltage Control
VDDG represents voltage for the data portion of the Innity Fabric. It is dereived
from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach but not
exceed VDD_SOC.
CLDO VDDG IOD Voltage Control
VDDG represents voltage for the data portion of the Innity Fabric. It is dereived
from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach but not
exceed VDD_SOC.
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
Innity Fabric Frequency and Dividers
Set Innity Fabric Frequency and Dividers (FCLK).
DRAM Information
Browse the serial presence detect (SPD) for DDR4 modules.
DRAM Timing Conguration
Voltage Conguration
CPU Vcore Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU Vcore.
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CPU Vcore Load-Line Calibration
CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is
under heav y loading.
CPU VDDCR_SOC Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VID-requested VDDCR_SOC supply level.
CPU VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration
VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration helps prevent VDDCR_SOC voltage droop
when the system is under heavy loading.
DRAM_AB Voltage
Use this to select DRAM_AB Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
DRAM_CD Voltage
Use this to select DRAM_CD Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
VTT_DDR_AB Oset Voltage (mV)
Congure the voltage for the VPPM_AB.
Congure the VTT_DDR_AB oset voltage. e default value is [Auto].
VTT_DDR_CD Oset Voltage (mV)
Congure the voltage for the VPPM_CD.
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Congure the VTT_DDR_CD oset voltage. e default value is [Auto].
VPPM_AB
Congure the voltage for the VPPM_AB.
VPPM_CD
Congure the voltage for the VPPM_CD.
VDDCR_SOC_S5
Congure the voltage for the VDDCR_SOC_S5.
CPU VDD +1.8 V
Congure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8 PROM.
+1.8VSB Voltage
Congure the voltage for the +1.8VSB.
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PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage
Use this to select PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage
Use this to select PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
Save User Default
Type a prole name and press enter to save your settings as user default.
Load User Default
Load previously saved user defaults.
Save User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk
Save current UEFI settings as an user default prole to disk.
Load User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk
Load previously saved user defaults from the disk.
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4.4 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU