ASRock Z390M-ITX-ac Service Manual

Version 1.0
Published March 2018
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may cause undesired operation.
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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)
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 11
Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) 20
2.5 Jumpers Setup 21
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22
2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 30
3.1 Installing Drivers 30
3.2 A-Tuning 31
3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 31
3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 31
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 34
3.3.1 UI Overview 34
3.3.2 Apps 35
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 38
3.3.4 Setting 39
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 40
4.1 Introduction 40
4.2 EZ Mode 41
4.3 Advanced Mode 42
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 42
4.3.2 Navigation Keys 43
4.4 Main Screen 44
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 45
4.6 Advanced Screen 56
4.6.1 CPU Conguration 57
4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 59
4.6.3 Storage Conguration 61
4.6.4 Super IO Conguration 62
4.6.5 ACPI Conguration 63
4.6.6 USB Conguration 64
4.6.7 Trusted Computing 65
4.7 Tools 66
4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 68
4.9 Security Screen 70
4.10 Boot Screen 71
4.11 Exit Screen 74
Z390M-ITX/ac
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Z390M-ITX/ac 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 f urther notice. If you require technical support relate d to this motherboard, please vi sit our website for s peci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 ht tp://www.a srock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Z390M-ITX/ac Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)
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ASRock Z390M-ITX/ac Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock Z390M-ITX/ac Support CD
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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
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1 x I/O Panel Shield
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2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional)
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1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
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Mini-ITX Form Factor
Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket
1151)
Digi Power design
6 Power Phase design
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs
Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
Intel® Z390
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR4 4000+(OC)*/3866(OC)/3800(C)/3733(OC)
/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666/2400/2133
non-ECC, un-buered memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
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Expansion Slot
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode)
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* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-
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802.11ac module (on the rear I/O)
1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
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Mini-ITX Form Factor
Supports Intel® CoreTM 9000 series processor family. Go to
intel.com for compatibility information.
Supports 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket
1151)
Digi Power design
6 Power Phase design
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs
Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
Intel® Z390
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR4 4000+(OC)*/3866(OC)/3800(C)/3733(OC)
/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666/2400/2133
non-ECC, un-buered memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
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Expansion Slot
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode)
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* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-
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802.11ac module (on the rear I/O)
Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
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can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®
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Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full
HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD
Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics
DirectX 12
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HWAEncode/Decode: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8-bit,
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HEVC/H.265 10-bit, VP8, VP9 8-bit, VP9 10-bit (Decode
only), MPEG2, MJPEG, VC-1 (Decode only)
ree graphics output options: DisplayPort 1.2 and 2 x
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HDMI ports
Supports Triple Monitor
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Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
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(4096x2160) @ 30Hz
Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
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(4096x2304) @ 60Hz
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
Supports HDCP with HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
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Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI and
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DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
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Audio
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892
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Audio Codec)
* To congure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD
front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio
feature through the audio driver.
Premium Blu-ray Audio support
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Supports Surge Protection
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Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps
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LAN
Wireless LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
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1 x Giga PHY Intel® I219V, 1 x GigaLAN Intel® I211AT
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Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
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Supports Dual LAN with Teaming*
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* Teaming is supported on Windows® 10 RS2 and above.
Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
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Supports PXE
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Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module
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Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
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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/Keyboard Port
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2 x HDMI Ports
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1 x DisplayPort 1.2
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2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
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5 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
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Protection)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
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Protection)
2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
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LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
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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
16), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will
be disabled.
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type
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2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Connector
BIOS Feature
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1 x TPM Header
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1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
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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 Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)
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1 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (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.
* CHA_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
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1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
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1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
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1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
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ESD Protection)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
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(Supports ESD Protection)
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, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCST, CPU Internal PLL Voltage
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Multi-adjustment
Hardware Monitor
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Temperature Sensing: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump
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Fans
Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
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Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-
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ture): CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water
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Pump Fans
CASE OPEN detection
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Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
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Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit
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FCC, CE
Certica­tions
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://ww w.asrock.com
Please realize that the re is a certain r isk involved with overclo cking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technol ogy, or using third-party overclocking tool s. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause dam age to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for poss ible damage caused by overclocking.
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
PCIE1
DDR 4_ A1 (64 bi t, 288 -p in mod ul e)
DDR 4_ B1 (64 bi t, 288 -p in mod ul e)
CPU_FAN 1
CHA_FAN 1/WP
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USB 2.0 T: US B 1 B: USB 2
PS2
Keyb oard
/Mous e
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17
16
15
5
1
HD_AUDI O1
1
SPEAKER 1
Intel
Z390
ATXPWR1
USB3_ 6_7
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4
2
PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
TPMS1
1
1
CI1
HDM I1
Top:
LINE IN
Cent er:
FRON T
Bott om:
MIC IN
SATA3_3
SATA3_2
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CLRM OS1
SATA3_1
SATA3_0
1
USB_3 _4
SATA3_5
SATA3_4
M2_ 1
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C 3C 2C 1
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Top: RJ- 45
Top: RJ- 45
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BIOS ROM
M2_ WI FI1
DIS PLAY1
CHA_FAN 2
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Ul tr a M .2
PCI e Ge n3 x4
US B 3 .1 Ge n 2
USB 3.1 Ge n2 T: USB 31_ 2 B: U SB3 1_3
USB 3.1 Ge n2 T: USB 3_4 B: U SB3 _5
HDM I2
USB 3 .1 G en2 T: USB 3 1_TA_ 1 B: US B31 _TC_ 1
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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 Chassis/Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
7 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_6_7)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
13 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
15 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)
17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)
18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
19 TPM Header (TPMS1)
20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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1.4 I/O Panel
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No. Description No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) 9 Microphone (Pink)**
2 Display Port 10 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Ports (USB31_45)
3 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 11 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Ports (USB31_23)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)* 12 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
5 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* 13 HDMI Port
6 Antenna Ports 14 HDMI Port
7 Line In (Light Blue)** 15 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
8 Front Speaker (Lime)**
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications .
ACT/LINK L ED
SPEED LE D
LAN Por t
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection
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** To congure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it i s required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi­channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Please set Speaker Conguration to “7.1 Speaker”in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Function of the Audio Por ts in 7.1-channel Con guration:
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Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
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1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas
WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2
module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/
g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-
use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth
v4.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of
functionality into the mobile devices. BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technolog y
and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.
* e 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 clock-
wise 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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Chapter 2 Installation
is is a Mini-ITX 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
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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,
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NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
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in the bag that comes with the components.
When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socke t, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU sur face is unclean, or if th ere are any b ent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situ ation is found. Other wise, the CPU wil l be seriously d amaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor i s removed. e cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel conguration , you always need to in stall identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to ac tivate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory module instal led.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
e DIMM only ts in one correct orie ntation. It will cause permanent dam age to the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incor rect orientation .
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot)
ere is 1 PCI Express slot slot on the motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slot:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is
“Open”.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRMOS1)
(see p.7, No. 14)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short the pins on CLR MOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it
down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed. Please remember toremove the jumper cap aer clearing the CMOS.
2-pin Jumper
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If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detec ted. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear Status” to clear the record of previou s chassis intrusion status.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these header s and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.7, No. 12)
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to turn o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. P ress the reset sw itch to restart the computer if the compute r freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists of power switch , reset switch, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speak er and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.
HDL ED +
HDL ED -
GND
RES ET #
DUM MY
1
PLE D+
PLE D-
PWR BT N#
GND
Connect the power
switch, reset switch 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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Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0:
see p.7, No. 9)
(SATA3_1:
see p.7, No. 8)
(SATA3_2:
see p.7, No. 11)
(SATA3_3:
see p.7, No. 10)
(SATA3_4:
see p.7, No. 16)
(SATA3_5:
see p.7, No. 17)
USB 2.0 Header
(9-pin USB_3_4)
(see p.7, No. 13)
USB 3.1 Gen1 Header
(19-pin USB3_6_7)
(see p.7, No. 7)
SATA3_5
SATA3_4
Vbus
IntA _PA_S SRX-
IntA _PA_S SRX+
GND
IntA _PA_S STX-
IntA _PA_S STX+
GND
IntA _PA_D -
IntA _PA_D +
SATA3_1
SATA3_3
VbusVbus
IntA _PB_ SSRX -
IntA _PB_ SSRX +
GND
IntA _PB_ SSTX -
IntA _PB_ SSTX +
GND
IntA _PB_ D-
IntA _PB_ D+
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ese six SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to
SATA3_0
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
*If M2_1 i s occupied by a SATA-
SATA3_2
type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
ere is one USB2.0
header on this
motherboard. is USB
2.0 header can support
two ports.
ere is one header on
this motherboard. is
USB 3.1 Gen1 header can
support two ports.
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.7, No. 20)
MIC 2_L
MIC 2_R
OUT 2_R
J_S ENS
OUT 2_L
is header is for
connecting audio devices
GND
PRE SEN CE#
E
MIC _RE T
OUT _RE T
to the front audio panel.
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GND
FAN_V OLTAGE _CO NTRO L
FAN_S PEE D
FAN_S PEE D_CO NTR OL
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
GND
FAN_V OLTAGE _CO NTR OL
FAN_S PEE D
FAN_S PEE D_C ONTR OL
Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to turn o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. P ress the reset sw itch to restart the computer if the compute r freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists of power switch , reset switch, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speak er and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.
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Chassis Speaker Header
(4-pin SPEAKER1)
(see p.7, No. 18)
Chassis/Water Pump Fan
Connector
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.7, No. 2)
Chassis Fan Connector
(4-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.7, No. 6)
SPE AK ER
DUM MY
DUM MY
+5V
Please connect the chassis
speaker to this header.
1
is motherboard
provides a 4-Pin water
cooling
chassis
fan
connector. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin
chassis
water cooler fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
Please connect fan cables
to the fan connector and
match the black wire to
the ground pin.
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GND
FAN_V OLTAGE _CO NTRO L
FAN_S PEE D
FAN_S PEE D_CO NTR OL
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CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 3)
ATX Power Connector
(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.7, No. 5)
ATX 12V Power
Connector
(4-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.7, No. 1)
Chassis Intrusion Header
(2-pin CI1)
(see p.7, No. 15)
is motherboard pro-
vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(Quiet Fan) connector.
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
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is motherboard pro-
vides a 24-pin ATX power
connector.
1
13
Please connect an ATX
12V power supply to this
connector.
1
Sig nal
GND
is motherboard
supports CASE OPEN
detection feature that
detects if the chassis cove
has been removed. is
feature requires a chassis
with chassis intrusion
detection design.
TPM Header
(17-pin TPMS1)
(see p.7, No. 19)
PCIR ST#
FRAM E
PCIC LK
is connector supports Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) system,
which can securely store keys,
digital certicates, passwords,
and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security,
protects digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
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2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
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The M.2, also known as the Next Generat ion Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key 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).
* Please be noted that if the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 de-
vice, SATA3_1 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
2
1
location to be used.
No. 1 2 3 4
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280
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Step 3
Move the stando based on the
A
BCD
A
BCD
module type and length.
e stando is placed at the nut
location D by default. Skip Step 3 and
4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are
going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the stando by
hand.
Step 4
Peel o the yellow protective lm on
the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
stando into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver
NUT1NUT2D
to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw as
this might damage the module.
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List
Vendor Interface P/N
ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C Apacer PCIe3 x4 AP240GZ280 Corsair PCIe3 x4 CSSD-F240GBMP500 Crucial SATA3 CT120M500SSD4 Crucial SATA3 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SATA3 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7 Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF512G7 Kingston SATA3 SM2280S3 Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400-M2280-512G (NVME) PATRIOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-1TM8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512M8PeG Plextor PCIe PX-G256M6e 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 (MZHPV512HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G Team SATA3 TM4PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM4PS4256GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105
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TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 Transcend SATA3 TS256GMTS400 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS600 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)
For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for
details: http://www.asrock.com
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
e Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. e CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the le
“ASRSETUP.EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.
Drivers Menu
e drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the
support CD driver page. Please click Instal l 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 insta ll it.
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3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities.
3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning
A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Aer the
installation, you will nd the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-
Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using A-Tuning
ere are ve sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker,
System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.
Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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OC Tweaker
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 A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you
want 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 quick ly and
easily insta ll 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.
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.
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.
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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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 reference 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6
No. Function
Help
1
Load UEFI Defaults
2
Save Changes and Exit
3
Discard Changes
4
Change Language
5
Switch to Advanced Mode
6
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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.
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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Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup screens and de scriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your scre en.
Advanced Turbo
You can use this option to increase your system performance. is option appears only
when your CPU supports this function. is option appears only when you adopt K-Series
CPU.
Load Optimized CPU OC Setting
You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that
overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your
own risk and expense.
Load Optimized GPU OC Setting
You can use this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. Please note that
overclocking may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard. It should be done at your
own risk and expense. is option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU.
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CPU Conguration
Multi Core Enhancement
Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest
frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. Disable to reduce power consumption .
CPU Ratio
e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.
Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without
aecting the clock speed of other components.
CPU Cache Ratio
e CPU Interna l Bus Speed Ratio. e maximum should be the same as the CPU
Ratio.
Minimum CPU Cache Ratio
Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio.
BCLK Frequency
e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.
Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also aect the
clock speed of other components.
BCLK Spread Spectrum
Enable BCLK Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing
EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.
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Divider
Congure the BCLK divider.
Boot Performance Mode
Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hando.
Reliability Stress Restrictor
Disable or Enable Reliability Stress Restrictor feature.
FCLK Frequency
Congure the FCLK Frequency.
AVX Ratio Oset
AVX Ratio Oset species a negative oset from the CPU Ratio for AVX workloads.
AVX is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to ensure maximum
possible ratio for SSE workloads.
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage enable/disable. When enabled, pcode will be aware
of the BCLK frequency when calculating the CPU V/F curves. is is ideal for
BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides.
Ring to Core Ratio Oset
Disable Ring to Core Ratio Oset so the ring and core can run at the same 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 Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating
frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shi Technology support. Enabling will expose the
CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.
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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.
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.
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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.
GT Frequency
Congure the frequency of the integrated GPU.
DRAM Conguration
DRAM Tweaker
Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to conrm and
apply your new settings.
DRAM Timing Conguration
Load XMP Setting
Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specications.
BCLK Frequency
e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the
BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also aect the clock speed of other
components.
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
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DRAM Clock
Choose a frequency to override to clock delay for memor y training. DRAM Clock
controls memor y training only if ASRock Timing Optimization is disabled.
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
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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.
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.
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)
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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.
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tRDRD_dd
Congure between module read to read delay.
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.
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.
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Round Trip Timing
RTL Init Value
Congure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training.
IO-L Init Value
Congure IO latency init value for IO latency training.
RTL (CH A)
Congure round trip latency for channel A.
RTL (CH B)
Congure round trip latency for channel B.
IO-L (CH A)
Congure IO latency for channel A.
IO-L (CH B)
Congure IO latency for channel B.
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IO-L Oset (CH A)
Congure IO latency oset for channel A.
IO-L Oset (CH B)
Congure IO latency oset for channel B.
RFR Delay (CH A)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel A.
RFR Delay (CH B)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel B.
ODT Setting
ODT WR (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A.
ODT WR (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B.
ODT NOM (A1)
Use this to change ODT (CH A) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (B1)
Use this to change ODT (CH B) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
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ODT PARK (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A.
ODT PARK (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B.
COMP Setting
RCOMP0: DQ ODT (Read)
Default is 121.
RCOMP1: DQ /CLK Ron (Drive Strength)
Default is 75.
RCOMP2: CMD/CTL Ron (Drive Strength)
Default is 100.
DQ ODT Driving
Adjust ODT Driving for better signal. Default is 60.
DQ Driving
Adjust DQ Driving for better signal. Default is 26.
Command Driving
Adjust Command Driving for better signal. Default is 20.
Control Driving
Adjust Control Driving for better signal. Default is 20.
Clock Driving
Adjust Clock Driving for better signal. Default is 26.
DQ Slew Rate
Adjust DQ Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 59.
Command Slew Rate
Adjust Command Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53 for IN, 89 for 2N.
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Contorl Slew Rate
Adjust Control Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53.
Clock Slew Rate
Adjust Clock Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53.
MRS Setting
MRS tCL
Congure the tCL for Memory MRS MR0.
MRS tWRtRTP
Congure the tWRtRTP for Memory MRS MRC.
MRS tCWL
Congure the tCWL for Memory MRS MR2.
MRS tCCD_L
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Congure the tCL for Memory MRS MR6.
Advanced Setting
ASRock Timing Optimization
Congure the 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.
Command Tristate
Congure the Command Tristate Support.
Exit On Failure
Congure the Exit On Failure for MRC training steps.
Reset On Training Fail
Reset system if the MRC training fails.
MRC Fast Boot
Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.
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Voltage Conguration
CPU Vcore Voltage
Congure the voltage for the CPU Vcore.
CPU Load-Line Calibration
CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is
under heav y loading.
GT Voltage
Congure the voltage for the integrated GPU.
GT Load-Line Calibration
GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU voltage droop when the
system is under heav y load.
DRAM Voltage
Use this to congure DRAM Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
PCH +1.05 Voltage
Congure the chipset voltage (1.05V).
VCCST Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VCCST.
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, Super IO Congura-
tion, 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.
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.
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Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6
and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) 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.
Package C State Support
Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
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CFG Lock
is item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.
CPU Thermal Throttling
Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat-
ing.
Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can
function as multiple virtual systems.
Hardware Prefetcher
Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better
performance.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently
requested cache line. Enable for better performance.
Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
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.
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Above 4G Decoding
Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space
(only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
VT-d
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine
monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and
reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and
I/O performance.
PCIE1 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE1.
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.
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PCH PCIE ASPM Support
is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices.
DMI ASPM Support
is option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link.
PCH DMI ASPM Support
is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices.
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 I219-V
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V).
Inte(R) Ethernet Controller I211
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I211).
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.
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Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.
Onboard HDMI HD Audio
Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs.
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.
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 Technolog y. It is a
monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various
indicators of reliability.
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4.6.4 Super IO Conguration
PS2 Y-Cable
Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
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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.
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PS/2 Keyboard Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard.
PCIE Devices Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.
Ring-In Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.
RTC Alarm Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by the rea l 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
Legacy USB Support
Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB
compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI
Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux
operating systems only.
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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4.6.7 Trusted Computing
Security Device Support
Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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4.7 Tools
UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup
network conguration before using UEFI Tech Service.
Easy RAID Installer
Easy R AID Installer helps you to copy the R AID driver from the support CD to
your USB storage device. Aer copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to
RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
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Instant Flash
Save UEFI les in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.
Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI rmware version
from our servers for you. Please setup network conguration before using Internet
Flash.
*For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB
pen drive before using this function.
Network Conguration
Use this to congure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.
Internet Setting
Enable or disable sound eects in the setup utility.
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UEFI Download Server
Select a server to download the UEFI rmware.
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4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
is section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan
speed and voltage.
Fan Tuning
Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.
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Fan-Tastic Tuning
Select a fan mode for CPU Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and
assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
CPU Fan 1 Setting
Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
CPU Fan Step Up
Set the value of CPU Fan Step Up.
CPU Fan Step Down
Set the value of CPU Fan Step Down.
CHA_FAN1 / W_Pump Switch
Select Chassis Fan 1 or Water Pump mode.
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Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode
Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 1.
Chassis Fan 1 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source
Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1.
Chassis Fan 1 Step Up
Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Up.
Chassis Fan 1 Step Down
Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Down.
Chassis Fan 2 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source
Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2.
Chassis Fan 2 Step Up
Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Up.
Chassis Fan 2 Step Down
Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Down.
Case Open Feature
Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been
removed.
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4.9 Security Screen
In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
You may also clear the user password.
Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator
has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and
press enter to remove the password.
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User Password
Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the
settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the
password.
Secure Boot
Use this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot.
Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology
Enable/disable Intel PTT in ME. Disable this option to use discrete TPM Module.
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4.10 Boot Screen
is section displays the available devices on your system for you to congure the
boot settings and the boot priority.
Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot
from an USB storage device. e VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using
an external graphics card. Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that
the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to
UEFI utility in Windows.
Boot From Onboard LAN
Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.
Setup Prompt Timeout
Congure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key.
Bootup Num-Lock
Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or o when the system boots up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or o when the system boots up. Please
note that a buzzer is needed.
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Full Screen Logo
Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages.
AddOn ROM Display
Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or congure the
AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
Boot Failure Guard Message
If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores
the default settings.
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
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CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless
you’re running a WHCK test.
Launch PXE OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not
execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.
Launch Storage OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not
execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.
Other PCI Device ROM Priority
For PCI devices other than Network. Mass storage or Video denes which OpROM
to launch.
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4.11 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option the following message, “Save conguration changes
and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit
setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving
any changes.
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Discard Changes
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop
out. Select [OK] to discard all changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for a ll options. e F9 key can be used for this operation.
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
Copy shellx64.e to the root directory to launch EFI Shell.
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to visit ASRock’s website at http://ww w.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer
for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request
form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp
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