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Version 1.0
Published January 2017
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction |
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Package Contents |
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1.2 |
Specifications |
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Motherboard Layout |
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I/O Panel |
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1.5WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
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Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) |
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Chapter 2 Installation |
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Installing the CPU |
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Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink |
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Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) |
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Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) |
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Jumpers Setup |
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Onboard Headers and Connectors |
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SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide |
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Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards |
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Driver Installation and Setup |
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CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide |
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Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards |
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2.8.2 |
Driver Installation and Setup |
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide |
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation |
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Installing Drivers |
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A-Tuning |
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Installing A-Tuning |
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3.2.2 |
Using A-Tuning |
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ASRock Live Update & APP Shop |
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3.3.1 |
UI Overview |
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3.3.2 |
Apps |
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BIOS & Drivers |
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3.3.4 |
Setting |
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3.4 |
ASRock RGB LED |
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY |
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Introduction |
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UEFI Menu Bar |
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4.1.2 |
Navigation Keys |
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Main Screen |
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4.3 |
OC Tweaker Screen |
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4.4 |
Advanced Screen |
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4.4.1 |
CPU Configuration |
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4.4.2 |
North Bridge Configuration |
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4.4.3 |
South Bridge Configuration |
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4.4.4 |
Storage Configuration |
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4.4.5 |
Super IO Configuration |
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4.4.6 |
ACPI Configuration |
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4.4.7 |
USB Configuration |
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4.4.8 |
Trusted Computing |
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Tools |
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Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen |
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4.7 |
Security Screen |
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4.8 |
Boot Screen |
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4.9 |
Exit Screen |
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 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 software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
•ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
•ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide
•ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Support CD
•1 x I/O Panel Shield
•2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
•1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional)
•3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI only)
•2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only)
•2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only)y)
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1.2 Specifications
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Supports AMD Socket AM4 A-Series APUs (Bristol Ridge) |
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AMD Promontory X370 |
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Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology |
•4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
•Supports DDR4 2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, unbuffered memory*
*Please refer to page 23 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support.
•Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
•15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
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• 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2: x16 mode; PCIE4: x8 |
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• 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots |
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• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module |
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• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2) |
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• Integrated AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series |
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GigaLAN Intel® I211AT |
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Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module |
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Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) |
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Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps |
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Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II |
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2 x Antenna Ports |
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1 x PS/2 Mouse Port |
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
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HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / |
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6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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•1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Ryzen CPU) or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with A-Series APU)*
•1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s)*
*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
*Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
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• 1 x COM Port Header |
•1 x TPM Header
•1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
•1 x AMD Fan LED Header
•2 x RGB LED Headers
*Supports up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
•1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
*The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
•1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
*The CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.
•2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
•1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
*The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.
*CPU_OPT/W_PUMP, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_FAN3/W_ PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
•1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
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• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x AMD LED Fan USB Header
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
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AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support |
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Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit |
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) |
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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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No. Description
1ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3CPU Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_OPT/W_PUMP)
42 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
52 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
6ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7USB 3.0 Header (USB3_9_10)
8USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8)
9AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5)
10AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1)
11Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
12SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_5_6)
13SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4)
14SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2)
15System Panel Header (PANEL1)
16RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
17RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
18Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
19Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP)
20Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
21USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
22USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
23Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
24TPM Header (TPMS1)
25COM Port Header (COM1)
26Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI
1.4 I/O Panel
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PS/2 Mouse Port |
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USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_5_6) |
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USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB3_TC_1) |
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Front Speaker (Lime)** |
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Antenna Ports |
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* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
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** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output |
Front Speaker |
Rear Speaker |
Central / Bass |
Line In |
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To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find the “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” 
, click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front panel audio.
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI
1.5WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only)
WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module
This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to- use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.
* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide
Step 1
Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that come with the package.
Step 2
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected.
Step 3
Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna as shown in the illustration.
*You may need to adjust the direction of the antenna for a stronger signal.
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI
Chapter 2 Installation
This is a ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 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 overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
After 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. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
Please turn off the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.
Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI
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