ASRock W480 Creator Service Manual

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Version 1.0
Published May 2020
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is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see ww w.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate”
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CE Warning
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
Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)
2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
WiFi
Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -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 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 9
1.4 I/O Panel 11
1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 14
1.6 ASRock Thunderbolt™ 3 Module 15
Chapter 2 Installation 19
2.1 Installing the CPU 20
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 23
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 26
2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27
2.6 Smart Switches 33
2.7 Dr. Debug 35
2.8 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 41
2.8.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 43
2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2 ) 45
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 50
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 54
3.1 Installing Drivers 54
3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 55
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 55
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 Nahimic Audio 64
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 65
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 68
4.1 Introduction 68
4.2 EZ Mode 69
4.3 Advanced Mode 70
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 70
4.3.2 Navigation Keys 71
4.4 Main Screen 72
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 73
4.6 Advanced Screen 83
4.6.1 CPU Conguration 84
4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 86
4.6.3 Storage Conguration 89
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4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 91
4.6.5 ACPI Conguration 92
4.6.6 USB Conguration 93
4.6.7 Trusted Computing 94
4.7 Tools 95
4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 97
4.9 Security Screen 101
4.10 Boot Screen 102
4.11 Exit Screen 105
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock W480 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 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.
W480 Creator
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock W480 Creator Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
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ASRock W480 Creator Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock W480 Creator Support CD
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4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
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1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (Optiona l)
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3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
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2 x Standos for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion Slot
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* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
* Xeon W(WE3/WE2) support DDR4 up to 2933, Xeon W(WE1)
support DDR4 up to 2666.
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ATX Form Factor
2oz Copper PCB
Suppor ts 10th Gen and future generation Intel® CoreTM
Processors and Xeon W Processors (WE3/WE2/WE1)(Socket
1200), up to 10 Cores and 125W
Digi Power design
17 Power Phase design
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Ma x 3.0 Technology
Supports Intel® K-Series CPUs
Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine III
Intel® W480
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Support s DDR4 4600+(OC)*/450 0/4 400/4333/4266(OC)/
4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600
(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-
buered memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules with Intel® Xeon®
processors
Supports DDR4 ECC, un-buered memory with Intel® Xeon®
processors W series in the LGA 1200 Socket
Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB (with 10th Gen and
Xeon® CPU)
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE4/PCIE5: single
at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE4); triple at x8
(PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE4) / x4 (PCIE5))*
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Graphics
* PCIE5, M2_3 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of them
is in use, the others will be disabled.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots
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Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM
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and CrossFireXTM
1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-
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802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)
15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE4)
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Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
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can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
Hardware Accelerated Codecs: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265
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8bit, HEVC/H.265 10bit, VP8, VP9 8bit, VP9 10bit, MPEG 2,
MJ PEG, VC-1
* VP9 10bit and VC-1 are for decode only.
* VP8 and VP9 encode are not supported by Windows OS.
Graphics, Media & Compute: Microso DirectX 12, OpenGL
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4.5, Intel® Built In Visuals, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Hybrid /
Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1
Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut),
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Microso PlayReady 3.0, Intel® SGX Content Protection,
UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc
Supports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
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(4096x2160) @ 30Hz
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.4 Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 1.4 Port
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Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 1.4 Port
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W480 Creator
Thunder-
TM
bolt
Intel® JHL7540 underboltTM 3 Controller (Titan R idge)
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Supports underboltTM 3 interface with max. resolution of
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5K (5120 x 2880) @ 60Hz for one display over a single cable
connection
Supports underboltTM 3 interface with max. resolution of
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4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz for dual displays over a single
cable connection
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Audio
Supports up to two streams (eight lanes) of DisplayPort video
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bandwidth; supports daisy-chaining of multiple DisplayPort
monitors
* A discrete graphics card is required for underbolt display
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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WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs)
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ESS SABR E9218 DAC for Front Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
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Pure Power-In
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Direct Drive Technology
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PCB Isolate Shielding
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Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
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Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
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Gold Audio Jacks
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15μ Gold Audio Connector
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Nahimic Audio
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LAN
Wireless LAN
1 x 10 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s
(AQUANT IA® AQC107):
Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
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Supports PXE
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1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Intel® I225LM)
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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Intel® 802.11ax WiFi Module
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Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
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Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
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Supports WiFi6 802.11ax (2.4Gbps)
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2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
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technolog y
Supports Bluetooth 5.1 + High speed class II
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Supports MU-MIMO
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Rear Panel I/O
2 x Antenna Ports
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1 x HDMI Port
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1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
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2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 underbolt
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(40Gb/s for underbolt protocol; 10 Gb/s for USB3.2
protocol) (Supports ESD Protection)*
* Supports USB-PD 3.0 9V/3A(27W) and 5V/3A(15W)
2 x Mini DisplayPort Input Ports**(For underbolt)
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** Please choose regular mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort
adapter cables instead of right angled ones if you use two mini
DisplayPort input ports simultaneously.
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
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(Supports ESD Protection)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
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Protection)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (Intel® W480) (Supports ESD
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Protection)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports
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ESD Protection)***
*** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_234 ports.
*** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_234
ports.
2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
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LED)
1 x Clear CMOS Button
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1 x BIOS Flashback Button
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HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Centra l / Bass / Line in /
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Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
TM
3 Type-C Ports
W480 Creator
Storage
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
17), 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.
* PCIE5, M2_3 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of them
is in use, the others will be disabled.
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Connector
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type
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2260/2280 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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2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Ex-
press module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key ty pe
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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 SPI TPM Header
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1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
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2 x RGB LED Headers
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* Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
2 x Addressable LED Headers
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* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W 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/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
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Speed Control)
* CPU_FAN2/WP_3A supports the water cooler fan of maxi-
mum 3A (36W) fan power.
6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
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Speed Control)
* e Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
* CPU_FAN2/WP_3A, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP,
CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/WP, CHA_FAN5/WP and
CHA_FAN6/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power
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Connec tor)
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BIOS Feature
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (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 USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® W480)
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(Supports ESD Protection)
1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 1 USB 2.0 port) (ASMedia
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ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
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(ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Intel® W480)
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(Supports ESD Protection)
1 x Clear CMOS Button
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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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AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
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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, DRAM, VPPM,VTTDDR, VCCSFR,
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VCCPLL_OC, PCH Voltage, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA,
VPERGCOMP, CPU Internal PLL, GT PLL, R ing PLL,
System Agent PLL , Memory Controller PLL Voltage Multi-
adjustment
W480 Creator
Hardware Monitor
Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Wa-
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ter Pump Fans
Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water
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Pump Fans
Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-
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ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/
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Water Pump Fans
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM,
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VPPM, PCH, VCCSA, VCCST, VCCIO, VCCPLL_OC,
VCCSFR, VCC SRF_OC
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Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit
OS
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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W480 Creator
1
ADDR_LED1
1
PCIE2
Top: RJ-45
(AQUANTIA AQC107)
5
LAN
PCIE5
Intel
W480
ATX12V1
1
SPK_PLED1
ATX12V2
1
USB3_ 5_6
1
SPI_TPM_J1
M2_2
USB 3.2 Gen2 T: USB31_TA_3 B: USB31_TC_1
DDR 4_A2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_A1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
ATXP WR 1
PCIE1
USB 3.2 Gen2 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TA_2
Top:
Central/Bass
Center :
REAR SPK
Top:
LINE IN
Center :
FRONT
Bottom :
Optica l
SPDIF
Bottom :
MIC IN
PCIE4
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
HD_AUDIO1
14
15
16
17
USB_1_2
1
1
6
Dr.
Debug
CMOS
Battery
CPU_FAN1
CHA_FAN5 /WP
LAN
M2_WIFI_1
3
USB31_TC_2
PCIE3
2
BIOS _FB1
USB3_ 7_8
SATA3_0_1
SATA3_3_2 _3
SATA3_A1_ A2
SATA3_4_5
CHA_FAN3/WP
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TBT_M2_1
TBT_M2_2
M2_1
CT2CT3CT4 CT1
RK L_M2
M2_3
CLRC MOS
HDMI1
USB 3.2 Gen1 USB3_1234
Top:
2.5GLAN
(Intel I225LM)
AUDIO CODEC
CPU_FAN2/WP_3A
4
ADDR_LED2
1
RGB_LED2
1
Reset
Power
1
CLRC BTN1
W4 8 0
CR E ATOR
RoHS
CHA_FAN6 /WP
CHA_FAN1 /WP
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
18
19
20
2223
24
1
USB_3
CHA_FAN2/WP
CHA_FAN4/WP
25262728293031
32
33
1.3 Motherboard Layout
BIOS ROM
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No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A)
5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
7 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
8 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
10 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP)
11 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (USB31_TC_2)
12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)
15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)
16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)
17 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)
18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
19 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN6/WP)
20 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
21 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
22 Power Button (PWRBTN1)
23 Reset Button (RSTBTN1)
24 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1)
25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3)
27 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
28 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
29 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
30 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
31 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
32 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_ J1)
33 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
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1.4 I/O Panel
1
W480 Creator
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3
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No. Description No. Description
1 BIOS Flashback Button 11 USB 3.2 Gen2 underboltTM 3
2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port Type-C Ports
(Intel® I225LM)* 12 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port
3 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (USB31_TA_3)
(AQUANTIA® AQC107)** 13 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port
4 Central / Bass (Orange) (USB31_TC_1)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 14 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB31_TA_12)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 15 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
7 Front Speaker (Lime)*** (USB3_1234)*****
8 Microphone (Pink) 16 HDMI Port
9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 17 Antenna Ports
10 Mini DisplayPort Input Ports**** 18 Clear CMOS Button
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12
13
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* 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/1Gbps
connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
** 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
Blinking Data Activity
Orange
100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps
/5Gbps connection
On Link Green 10Gbps connection
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*** If you use a 2-channe l speak er, please connect the spe aker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection d etails in accordance w ith the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 7)
Rear Speaker
(No. 5)
Central / Bass
(No. 4)
Line In
(No. 6)
2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V
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**** Please choose regular mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter cables instead of right angled ones if you use two mini DisplayPort input ports simultaneously.
***** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_ 234 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 v5.1
module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/
g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.1. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-
use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth
v5.1 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of
functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.1 also includes Low Energy Technology
and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. e 2T2R WiFi
solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and oers max link rate up to 2.4Gbps.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
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1.6 ASRock Thunderbolt™ 3 Module
USB 3.2 Gen2 underboltTM 3
Type-C Ports
Mini DisplayPort Input Ports
Specications
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TBT_M2_1 and TBT_M2 _2
Platform •
Controller •
M.2
Connector
Interface
Size: 1.45-in x 1.65-in x 0.91-in, 3.7 cm x 4.2 cm x 2.3 cm
Intel® JHL7540 underboltTM 3 Controller (Titan R idge)
Proprietary design for ASRock specic motherboard
•
* Please note that plug ging into other M.2 connector may damage the motherboard and this module
2 x NGFF M Key Type M.2 Connectors
•
2 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Input Ports
•
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 underboltTM 3 Type-C Ports (40Gb/s for
•
underbolt protocol; 10 Gb/s for USB3.2 protocol) (Support
ESD Protection)*
*Supports daisy-chaining of up to six u nderboltTM devices. *is port supports USB-PD 3.0 power outputs 9V/3A 27W and 5V/3A 15W. For charging Type-C USB devices, the device should support Type-C standards to adjust the current because it will be dierent in Power On state (3 Amp). *Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged by its own adapter.
PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface
•
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Graphics
Data Rate
OS
Supports underboltTM 3 interface with max. resolution of
•
5K (5120 x 2880) @ 60Hz for one display over a single cable
connection
Supports underboltTM 3 interface with max. resolution of
•
4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz for dual displays over a single
cable connection
Supports up to two streams (eight lanes) of DisplayPort video
•
bandwidth; supports daisy-chaining of multiple DisplayPort
monitors
Supports 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth per channel with
•
underboltTM 3 port
Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit
•
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Installation
Step 1
Prepare two Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cables and one/two
underboltTM cables. All these cables are not included in the package.
Step 2
Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the Mini
DisplayPort Input Port (A) on ASRock underboltTM 3 Module on I/O panel.
en connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Output Port (B) on the
graphics card.
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Step 3
Follow step 2 to connect the other Mini DisplayPort Input Port to the graphics card.
1. Make sure to connect both Mini DisplayPort Input Port s if you install the under­boltTM output display device.
2. Please choose regular Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPor t Adapter Cables instead of right angled ones if you u se two Mini Displ ayPort Input Ports s imultaneously.
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Step 4
Connect the underboltTM cable(s) from your underbolt-enabled device(s) to the
USB 3.2 Gen2 underboltTM 3 Type-C Port(s) on ASRock underboltTM 3 Module
on I/O panel.
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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
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1. Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socke t, please check if the Pn P 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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4
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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
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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 Technolog y with only one or three memor y 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 5 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 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 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 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
* PCIE5, M2_3 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others
will be disabled.
PCIe Slot Congurations
PCIE1 PCIE4 PCIE5
Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A
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Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM 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 chassis fan connector (CHA_ FA N1~6/WP) when u sing multiple graphics cards.
x8 x8 N/A
x8 x8 x4
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2.5 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.9, No. 21)
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.
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PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
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
1
+5V
DUMMY
PLED+
PLED+
PLED-
DUMMY
SPEAKER
DUMMY
GND
GND
P+
P-
USB_PWR
P+
P-
USB_PWR
1
Header
(7-pin SPK_PLED1)
(see p.9, No. 20)
Please connect the
chassis power LED and
the chassis speaker to this
header.
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0_1:
see p.9, No. 14)
(SATA3_2_3:
see p.9, No. 15)
(SATA3_4_5:
see p.9, No. 16)
(SATA3_A1_A2:
see p.9, No. 17)
SATA3_2SATA3_4
SATA3_A1 SATA3_0
ese eight SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
* M2_ 2, SATA3_0 and
SATA3_3SATA3_5
SATA3_1 share lanes. If
either one of them is in
use, the others will be
disabled.
* M2_ 3, SATA3_4 and
SATA3_5 share lanes. If
either one of them is in
use, the others will be
SATA3_A2 SATA3_1
disabled.
* PCIE5, M2_3 and
SATA3_3 share lanes. If
either one of them is in
use, the others will be
disabled.
*To minimize the boot
time, use Intel® W480
SATA ports (SATA3_0)
for your SSDs.
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USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB_1_2)
(see p.9, No. 25)
ere are two headers on
this motherboard.
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OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
1
IntA_PB_SSRX+
A_SSRX+
A_SSTX+
ype-C Cable
USB_PWR
(5-pin USB_3)
(see p.9 No. 26)
USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers
(19-pin USB3_5_6)
(see p.9, No. 13)
(19-pin USB3_7_8)
(see p.9, No. 12)
Front Panel Type C USB
3.2 Gen2 Header
(20-pin USB31_TC_2)
(see p.9, No. 11)
1
P-
Dummy
IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PB_D-
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PB_SSTX-
GND
IntA_PB_SSRX-
VbusV
Vbus
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
P+
USB T
GND
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PA_D-
GND
IntA_P
IntA_PA_SSTX-
GND
IntA_P
IntA_PA_SSRX-
VbusV
VbusVbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
1
ere are two headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
support two ports.
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.
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_ AUDIO1)
(see p.9, No. 31)
High Denition Audio supports Jack Sens ing, but the panel wire on the chassis mus t sup­port HDA to function correctly. Ple ase fol low the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan
GND
OL
GND
OL
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
4
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
4
4
GND
1
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.9, No. 33)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)
(see p.9, No. 28)
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTR
1 2 3 4
is motherboard
provides six 4-Pin water
3
cooling
2 1
chassis
connectors. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin
water cooler fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
fan
chassis
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(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.9, No. 18)
(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP)
(see p.9, No. 27)
(4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP)
(see p.9, No. 10)
(4-pin CHA_FAN6/WP)
(see p.9, No. 19)
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTR
1 2 3 4
FAN_VOLTAGE
2
CHA_FAN_SPEED
3
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
4
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
3 2 1
3 2 1
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1
8 5
FA
FA
CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.9, No. 3)
CPU/Water Pump Fan
Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/
WP_ 3A)
(see p.9, No. 4)
ATX Power Connector
(24-p i n ATX PWR1)
(see p.9, No. 9)
ATX 12V Power
Connectors
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.9, No. 1)
(8-pin ATX12V2)
(see p.9, No. 2)
N_SPEED_CONTROL
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
N_SPEED_CONTROL
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
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1
is motherboard
4
provides a 4-Pin CPU fan
3
2
(Quiet Fan) connector.
1
GND
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
is motherboard
4
provides a 4-Pin water
3
cooling CPU fan
2
1
GND
connector. If you plan
to connect a 3-Pin CPU
water cooler fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
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is motherboard pro-
vides a 24-pin ATX power
connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
13
13.
is motherboard
provides two 8-pin ATX
12V power connectors. To
use a 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug it along
Pin 1 and Pin 5.
*Warning: Please make
sure that the power cable
connected is for the CPU
and not the graphics
card. Do not plug the
PCIe power cable to this
connector.
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SPI TPM Header
1
1
1
SPI_DQ2
SPI_TPM_CS
DO_ADDR
1
12V
1
(13 -pi n SPI_T PM _J1)
(see p.9, No. 32)
TPM_PIRQ
SPI_MISO
RSMRST#
GND
#
RST#
SPI _MOS I
SPI_CS0
CLK Dummy
+3.3V
SPI_DQ3
is connector supports SPI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely store
keys, digital certicates, pass-
words, and data. A TPM system
also helps enhance network
security, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
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RGB LED Headers
(4-p i n RGB_LED1)
(see p.9, No. 30)
(4-pi n RGB _LED2)
(see p.9, No. 8)
Addressable LED Headers
(3-pin A DDR_LE D1)
(see p.9, No. 29)
(3-pin A DDR_LE D2)
(see p.9, No. 7)
12V GRB
G
R
B
DO_ADDR
VOUT
VOUT
GND
GND
ese two RGB headers are used
to connect RGB LED extension
cable which allows
users to choose from various 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 65 for
further instructions on these two
headers.
ese two
are used to connect
Addressable
Addressable
headers
LED extension cable which
allows users to choose from
various LED lighting eects.
Caution: Never install the
Addressable LED cable in the
wrong orientation; otherwise,
the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 66 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
Buttons and BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to quick ly turn on/o the
system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or ash the BIOS.
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Power Button
(P WR BTN1)
(see p.9, No. 22)
Reset Button
(R STB T N1)
(see p.9, No. 23)
Clear CMOS Buttons
(CLRCMOS)
(see p.11, No. 18)
(CLRCBTN1)
(see p.9, No. 24)
Power
Reset
Power Button allows users
to quickly turn on/o the
system.
Reset Button allows
users to quickly reset the
system.
Clear CMOS Buttons
allow users to quickly
clear the CMOS values.
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BIOS Flashback Button
(BIOS_FB1)
BIOS Flashback Switch allows users
to ash the BIOS.
(see p.11, No. 1)
ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without poweri ng on the system, even
without CPU.
To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Plea se follow the steps below.
1. Download the latest BIOS le from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com.
2. Copy t he 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 director y of X: USB ash drive.
5. Plug the 24 pin power connector to t he motherboard. en turn on the power supply's AC switch. *ere is no need to power on t he system.
6. en plug your USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port.
7. Press the BIOS Flashback Switch for about three seconds. en the LED starts to blink.
8. Wait unti l the LED stops blink ing, i ndicating 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 t he USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port.
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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.
Code Description
0x10 PEI_CORE _STARTED
0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT
0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT
0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT
0x 31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED
0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT
0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT
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0x34 PEI_CPU_AP_INIT
0x35 PEI_CPU_BSP_SELECT
0x36 PEI_CPU_SMM_INIT
0x37 PEI_MEM_NB_INIT
0x3B PEI_MEM_SB_INIT
0x4F PEI_DXE_IPL_STARTED
0x60 DXE_CORE_STARTED
0x61 DXE_NVRAM_INIT
0x62 DXE_SBRU N_INIT
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0x63 DXE _CPU_ INI T
0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT
0x69 DXE_NB_INIT
0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT
0x70 DXE_SB_INIT
0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT
0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT
0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT
0x79 DXE_CSM_I NIT
0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED
0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS
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0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN
0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT
0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM
0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES
0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES
0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT
0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT
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0x99 DXE_SIO_I NIT
0x 9A DXE_USB_BEGIN
0x9B DXE_USB_ R ESET
0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT
0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE
0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN
0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET
0xA2 DXE_IDE _DETECT
0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE
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0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN
0xA5 DXE _SC SI _RESET
0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT
0xA7 DX E_SCSI_ENA BL E
0xA8 DX E_SET UP_VER IFYING_ PASSWORD
0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START
0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT
0xAD DXE _READY_TO_BOOT
0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT
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0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES
0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN
0x B1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END
0xB2 DXE _LEGACY_OPROM _IN IT
0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM
0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG
0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS _HOTPLUG
0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP
0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET
0xF0 PEI _REC OVERY_AUTO
0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER
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0xF2 PEI _RECOVERY_STA RTED
0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND
0xF4 PEI_ RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED
0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED
0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT
0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST
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0xE3 P E I _S 3 _OS _WAK E
0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE
0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED
0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED
0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH
0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED
0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE
0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR
0x5B PEI_R ESET_NOT_ AVAILABLE
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0x D1 DXE_NB_ERROR
0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR
0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE
0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES
0xD5 DX E _LEGAC Y_OPROM_NO_ SPACE
0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT
0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN
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0xD8 DXE_I NVALID_ PASSWORD
0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR
0x DA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED
0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED
0xDC DXE _RE SET_NOT_AVA ILABLE
0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED
0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND
0xEA PEI_S3_ BOOT_ SCRIPT_ ERROR
0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR
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2.8 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 driver supports AMD CrossFire XTM technology. Download the drivers from the A MD’s website: www.amd.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your syste m require s. It is recommended to use a AMD certied 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. 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.
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
CrossFire Bridge
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
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/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from
the monitor to the corresponding port on the
graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot.
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2.8.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and
the other graphics card to PCIE5 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 PCIE4
slots, and use the other CrossFire Bridge
to connect the graphics cards on PCIE4
and PCIE5 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/DVI/DP/HDMI cable
from the monitor to the corresponding
port on the graphics card installed to the
PCIE1 slot.
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2.8.3 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. Pl ease check A MD’s website for AMD driver update s.
Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.
Step 4
Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control
AMD Catalyst Control Center
Center icon in the Windows® sy stem tray.
Step 5
In the le pane, click Performance and
then AMD CrossFireXTM. en select
Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
Select the GPU number according to your
graphics card and click Apply.
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2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2)
e M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connec tor t hat aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ult ra M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32
Gb/s). e Ultra M.2 Socket (M2 _2), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 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
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
1
AB
No. 1 2
Nut Location A B
PCB Length 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2 260 Ty pe 2280
Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, nd the corresponding nut
location to be used.
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M2_1
1
2
Step 3
Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module, please loosen the screws to
remove the M.2 heatsink.
*Please remove the protective lms on
the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink
before you install a M.2 SSD module.
M2_2
1
1
2
Step 4
Prepare the M.2 stando that comes
with the package. en hand tighten
the stando into the desired nut
AB
location on the motherboard. 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.
AB
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Step 5
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver
to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw as
NUT1NUT2B
this might damage the module.
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1)
Vendor Interface P/N
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 Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7 Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF512G7 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 ZHPV512HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4 M-128 G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP224 0G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WD PCIe3 x4 W DS512G1X0 C-0 0ENX0 (NV ME)
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2)
Vendor Interface P/N
ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 A X NS381E-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 SSDPEKKF512G7 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 ZHPV512HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4 M-128 G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G Team SATA3 TM8PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105
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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3)
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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
Socket (M2_3) supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* PCIE5, M2_3 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be
disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
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Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, nd the corresponding nut
location to be used.
ABC
No. 1 2 3
Nut Location A B C
PCB Length 6cm 8cm 11c m
Module Type Type2 260 Ty pe 2280 Type 22110
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1
2
ABC
Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module, please loosen the screws to
remove the M.2 heatsink.
*Please remove the protective lms
on the bottom side of the M.2
heatsink before you install a M.2
SSD module.
Step 4
Prepare the M.2 stando that comes
with the package. en hand tighten
the stando into the desired nut
location on the motherboard. 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.
ABC
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Step 5
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver
to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
NUT1NUT2BC
as this might damage the module.
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_3)
Vendor Interface P/N
ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 A X NS381E-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 SSDPEKKF512G7 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 ZHPV512HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4 M-128 G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G Team SATA3 TM4PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM4 PS 4256GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105
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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 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite
with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities.
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live
Update & APP Shop. Aer the installation, you will nd the icon “ASRock Mother-
board Utility (A-Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-click the
“ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)“ icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility
(A-Tu n i ng) main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
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 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 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 soware applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and
easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP
Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply
with a few clicks.
Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility.
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps f rom the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
3.3.1 UI Overview
Category Panel
Hot News
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Information Panel
Category Panel: e category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that
when selected the information panel below displays the relative information.
Information Panel: e information panel in the center displays data about the
currently selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks.
Hot News: e hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image
to visit the website of the selected news and know more.
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3.3.2 Apps
When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you
to download.
Installing an App
Step 1
Find the app you want to install.
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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 Nahimic Audio
Nahimic audio soware provides an incredible high denition sound technology which
boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is
composed of four tabs: Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings.
ere are four functions in Nahimic audio :
No. Function Description
From this tab, you can mute the current audio device, choose
Audio
1
between four factory audio proles, turn all audio eects on/o, restores the current prole to its default settings and access Surround Sound and various features.
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Microphone
2
3
4
Sound
Tracker
Settings
From this tab, you can mute the current mic device, choose between two factory mic proles, turn/o all microphone eects, restore the current prole to its default settings, and access Static Noise Suppression and various features.
e Sound Tracker provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. ese are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are.
From this tab, you can access all settings and information of the soware.
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3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC
ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specically designed for unique indi-
viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by
connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including
Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
Connecting the LED Strip
Connect your RGB LED strips to the
motherboard.
RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1, RGB_LED2)
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B
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2
1
RGB_LED1
12V GRB
1. Never insta ll the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cabl e may be damaged.
2. Before installing or re moving your RGB LED c able, please power o your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may c ause damages to motherboard components.
1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. e RGB LED header suppor ts standard 5050 RGB LED str ip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
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Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip
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1
DO_ADDR
1
Connect your
ADDR _LED2)
Addressable RGB LED
on the motherboard.
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Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1,
ADDR_LED2
VOUT
GND
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GN
DO_ADDR
VOUT
1
1. Never insta ll the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cabl e may be damaged.
2. Before installing or re moving your RGB LED c able, please power o your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may c ause damages to motherboard components.
1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. e RGB LED header suppor ts WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a ma ximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters.
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ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility
Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility.
Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your
PC style your way!
Drag the tab to customize your
preference.
Toggle on/o the
RGB LED switch
Sync RGB LED 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 de scriptions are for refe rence purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your scre en.
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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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Load UEFI Defaults
2
Save Changes and Exit
3
Discard Changes
4
Change Language
5
Switch to Advanced Mode
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4.3 Advanced Mode
e Advanced Mode provides more options to 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
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+ / -
<Tab>
<PGUP>
<PGDN>
<HOME>
<END>
<F1>
<F5>
<F7>
<F9>
<F10>
<F12>
<ESC>
To change option for the selected items
Switch to next function
Go to the previous page
Go to the next page
Go to the top of the screen
Go to the bottom of the screen
To display the General Help Screen
Add / Remove Favorite
Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Load optimal default values for all the settings
Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Print screen
Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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4.4 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
e availability and location of BIOS settings can be dierent for dierent models and BIOS versions .
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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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CPU Conguration
AVX2 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 lower the AVX ratio to ensure maximum
possible ratio for SSE workloads.
CPU PLL Spread Spectrum
Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI
tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.
PCIE/DMI Spread Spectrum
Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI
tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.
BCLK Advanced Setting
Congure BCLK advanced settings.
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.
Boot Performance Mode
Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hando.
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FCLK Frequency
Congure the FCLK Frequency.
Ring to Core Ratio Oset
Disable Ring to Core Ratio Oset so the ring and core can run at the same fre-
quency.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen-
cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technolog y enables the processor to run above its base operating
frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.
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Intel Speed Shift Technology
Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shi Technology support. Enabling will expose the
CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-sates.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
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 Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations
is service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that
implment the Intel ermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature.
Long Duration Power Limit
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.
Long Duration Maintained
Congure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long
Duration Power Limit is exceeded.
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Short Duration Power Limit
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 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.
DRAM Conguration
Memory Information
Allows users to browse the serial presence detect (SPD) and Intel extreme memory prole
(XMP) for DDR4 modules.
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DRAM Timing Conguration
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.
Turn Around Timing
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.
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tRDWR_sg
Congure between module read to write delay.
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.
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tWRWR_sg
Congure between module write to write delay.
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.
Round Trip Timing
RTL Init Value
Congure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training.
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IOL Init Value
Congure IO latency init value for IO latency training.
RTL (CH A)
Congure round trip latency for channel A.
RTL (CH B)
Congure round trip latency for channel B.
IOL (CH A)
Congure IO latency for channel A.
IOL (CH B)
Congure IO latency for channel B.
IOL Oset (CH A)
Congure IO latency oset for channel A.
IOL Oset (CH B)
Congure IO latency oset for channel B.
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RFR Delay (CH A)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel A.
RFR Delay (CH B)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel B.
ODT Setting
ODT WR (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A1.
ODT WR (A2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A2.
ODT WR (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B1.
ODT WR (B2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B2.
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ODT NOM (A1)
Use this to change ODT (CH A1) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (A2)
Use this to change ODT (CH A2) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (B1)
Use this to change ODT (CH B1) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (B2)
Use this to change ODT (CH B2) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT PARK (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A1.
ODT PARK (A2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A2.
ODT PARK (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B1.
ODT PARK (B2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2.
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Advanced Setting
ASRock Timing Optimization
Congure the fast path through the MRC.
ASRock Second Timing Optimization
Congure the second fast path through the MRC.
Realtime Memory Timing
Congure the realtime memory timings.
[Enabled] e system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes aer
MRC_DONE.
Exit On Failure
Congure the Exit On Failure for MRC training steps.
Reset On Training Fail
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Reset system if the MRC training fails.
MRC Fast Boot
Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.
Voltage Conguration
CPU Core/Cache Voltage
Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage refulator.
CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration
CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the
system is under heav y loading.
CPU GT Voltage
Congure the voltage for the integrated GPU.
CPU GT Load-Line Calibration
GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU voltage droop when the
system is under heav y load.
VCCSA Voltage
Use this to congure VCCSA Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
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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 Voltage
Congure the chipset voltage (1.0V).
CPU PLL Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU PLL.
VCC PLL Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VCC PLL.
CPU Standby 1 Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU Standby 1
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CPU Standby 2 Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU Standby 2
CPU Standby 3 Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU Standby 3
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
It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user prole to disk.
Load User UEFI Setup Prole from Disk
You can load previous saved prole 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) underbolt,
ACPI Conguration, USB Conguration and Trusted Computing.
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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
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Intel Hyper reading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so
that the overall performance on threaded soware is improved.
Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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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.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
CPU C3 State Support
Enable C3 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C6 State Support
Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C7 State Support
Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
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CPU C10 State Support
Enable C10 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
Package C State Support
Enable CPU, PCIe, Memor y, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
CFG Lock
is item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.
C6DRAM
Enable/Disable moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when CPU is in C6
state.
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.
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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)
Intel SGX is a set of new CPU instructions that can be used by applications to set
aside private regions of code and data.
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4.6.2 Chipset Conguration
Primary Graphics Adapter
Select a primary VGA.
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).
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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.
SR-IOV Support
If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single
Root IO Virtualization Support.
DMI Link Speed
Congure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking.
PCIE1 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE1.
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PCIE2 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE2.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I225
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I225).
AQUANTIA 10G LAN
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (AQUANTIA® AQC107).
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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.
Onboard WAN Device
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard WAN device.
WAN Radio
Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity.
Bluetooth
Enable/disable the Bluetooth 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 Onboard LED in S5
Turn on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state.
Restore Onboard LED Default
Restore Onboard LED default value.
RGB LED
is option enables/disables the RGB LED.
Onboard Button LED
Enable/disable the onboard button LED.
Onboard Debug Port LED
Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED.
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4.6.3 Storage Conguration
SATA Controller(s)
Enable/disable the SATA controllers.
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SATA Mode Selection
AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.
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.
Third Party SATA 3 Controller
Enable or disable the third party SATA3 controller.
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Third Party SATA3 Hot Plug
Enable or disable the third party SATA3 hot plug.
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4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt
Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support
Enable or disable the Discrete underbolt(TM) Support.
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Thunderbolt Boot Support
Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind
underbolt.
Thunderbolt Usb Support
Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind underbolt.
Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP
Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP.
Security Level
is item allows you to choose a security level for the underbolt ports.
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4.6.5 ACPI Conguration
Suspend to RAM
Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI
S3 power saving.
PCIE Devices Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.
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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.
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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4.6.6 USB Conguration
XHCI Hand-o
is is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-o support. e XHCI
ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
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