ASRock Z390 phantom Gaming SLI operation manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2018

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the radiator & your body.

Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

Radio transmit power per transceiver type

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 10

1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antennas (for Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac only) 13

Chapter 2 Installation 15

2.1 Installing the CPU 16

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22

2.5 Jumpers Setup 23

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24

2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 30

2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 30

2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 32

2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 33

2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 33

2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 35

2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1
and M2_2) 36

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 40

3.1 Installing Drivers 40

3.2 Phantom Gaming Tuning 41

3.2.1 Installing Phantom Gaming Tuning 41

3.2.2 Using Phantom Gaming Tuning 41

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 44

3.3.1 UI Overview 44

3.3.2 Apps 45

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 48

3.3.4 Setting 49

3.5 ASRock Polychrome RGB 50

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 53

4.1 Introduction 53

4.2 EZ Mode 54

4.3 Advanced Mode 55

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 55

4.3.2 Navigation Keys 56

4.4 Main Screen 57

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 58

4.6 Advanced Screen 71

4.6.1 CPU Conguration 72

4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 74

4.6.3 Storage Conguration 77

4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 78

4.6.5 Super IO Conguration 80

4.6.6 ACPI Conguration 81

4.6.7 USB Conguration 82

4.6.8 Trusted Computing 83

4.7 Tools 84

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 86

4.9 Security Screen 89

4.10 Boot Screen 90

4.11 Exit Screen 93

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom

Gaming 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 soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of

the BIOS setup.

Becau se the motherboard specication s and the BIOS soware might be upd ated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version w ill be available on
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to
this motherboard, plea se visit our webs ite for specic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support li st on ASRock’s
website a s well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI Motherboard

•

(ATX Form Factor)

ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI Quick Installation

•

Guide

ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming 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)

•

2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optiona l)

•

2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac

•

only)

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

ATX Form Factor

•

Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket

•

1151)

Digi Power design

•

10 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

•

4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

•

Supports DDR4 4300+(OC)*/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000

•

(OC)/3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/

2933(OC)/2800 (OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buered

memory

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

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

Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-

•

ECC mo de)

Max. capacity of system memor y: 64GB

•

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

•

15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

•

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Expansion
Slot

2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16

•

(PCIE2); dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4))*

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

4 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)

•

Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM

•

Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLI

•

Supports NVIDIA® NVLinkTM with dual NVIDIA® GeForce®

•

RTX series graphics cards

* NVIDIA NVLink Bridge does not come with the package.

Please purchase it from NVIDIA® if necessary.

1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-

•

802.11ac module (on the rear I/O) (for Z390 Phantom

Gaming SLI/ac only)

15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2)

•

TM

Graphics

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

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

•

can be supported only with processors which are GPU

integrated.

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

•

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

•

HWAEncode/Decode: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8-bit,

•

HEVC/H.265 10-bit, VP8, VP9 8-bit, VP9 10-bit (Decode

only), MPEG2, MJPEG, VC-1 (Decode only)

Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports by

•

independent display controllers

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

•

(4096x2160) @ 30Hz

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

•

60Hz

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

•

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

HDMI monitor is required)

Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports

•

Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI Port

•

Audio

LAN

7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892

•

Audio Codec)

Premium Blu-ray Audio support

•

Supports Surge Protection

•

Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps

•

2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s

•

Dragon RTL8125AG

•

Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Soware

•

- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control

- Visual User Friendly UI

- Visual Network Usage Statistics

- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and

Streaming Modes

- User Customized Priority Control

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Wireless
LAN (for
Z390 Phan­tom Gaming
SLI/ac only)

Rear Panel I/
O

Supports Wake-On-LAN

•

Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

•

Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

•

Supports PXE

•

Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module

•

Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

•

Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)

•

Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps

•

Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II

•

2 x Antenna Ports (for Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac only)

•

1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

•

1 x DVI-D Port

•

1 x HDMI Port

•

1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

•

1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (ReDriver) (Supports ESD

•

Protection)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (ReDriver) (Supports ESD

•

Protection)

4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD

•

Protection)

1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED

•

LED)

HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /

•

Front Speaker / Microphone

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Storage

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

•

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.

* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will

be disabled.

1 x 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)**

Connector

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

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

•

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

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

** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Tech nol ogy

** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

1 x COM Port Header

•

1 x TPM Header

•

1 x Power LED and Speaker Header

•

2 x RGB LED Headers

•

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

1 x Addressable LED Header

•

* Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

•

* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum

1A (12W) fan power.

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

•

Speed Control)

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

maximum 2A (24W) fan power.

3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan

•

Speed Control)

* CHA_FAN2/WP supports the water cooler fan of maximum

2A (24W) fan power.

* CHA_FAN1/WP and CHA_FAN3/WP support the water

cooler fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.

* CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP and

CHA_FAN3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

•

1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector

•

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

•

1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin)

•

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Supports 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports

•

ESD Protection)

2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)

•

(Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header

•

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BIOS
Feature

Hardware
Monitor

OS

Certica­tions

AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

•

ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events

•

SMBIOS 2.7 Support

•

CPU Vcore, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA

•

Voltage Multi-adjustment

Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/

•

Water Pump Fans

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

•

Pump Fans

Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU

•

temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump

Fans

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

•

Water Pump Fans

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

•

VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCSA, VCCST

Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit

•

FCC, CE

•

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

•

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* For detailed product infor mation, please vis it our website: http://www.asrock .com

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overcl ocking, including
adjusting the setting in th e BIOS, applying Untie d Overclocking Technology, or using
third-party overclocking tools . Overclocking may aect 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.

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

Intel

Z390

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)

Top:

Central/Bass

Center :

REAR SPK

Top:

LINE IN

Center :

FRONT

Bottom :

Optica l

SPDIF

Bottom :

MIC IN

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

1

1

SPK_PLED1

1

HD_AUDIO1

SATA3_0_1

6

12

13

1421

23

20

1

4

16

26

3

18

7

1

TPMS1

CHA_FAN3
/WP

USB3_5 _6

1

CLRMOS1

1

24

M2_WIFI1

BIOS
ROM

PCIE1

M2_1

5

8

9

11

CHA_FAN2
/WP

COM1

1

PCIE2

17

Ultra M.2

PCIe Gen3x4

HDMI1

USB 3.1 Ge n1

T: USB1

B: USB2

PS2

Keybo ard

/Mous e

DVI 1

Top:
RJ-45

USB 3.1 Gen1
T: USB3
B: USB4

USB 3.1 Gen2
T: USB3_TA_1
B: USB3_TC_1

PCIE3

PCIE5

PCIE6

PCIE4

CMOS

Battery

SATA3_2_3

SATA3_4_5

USB_1_2

1

T B1

1

PM_OC

1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2/WP

ATX12V1

2

ATXP WR 1

CHA_FAN1
/WP

USB3_7_8

1

15

1

USB_3

RGB_LED2

1

ADDR_LED1

1

RGB_LED1

1

1922

25

10

27

M2_2

CT2CT3CT4CT5 CT1

Ultra M.2

PCIe Gen3x4

RoHS

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac

1.3 Motherboard Layout

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

Intel

Z390

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)

Top:

Central/Bass

Center :

REAR SPK

Top:

LINE IN

Center :

FRONT

Bottom :

Optica l

SPDIF

Bottom :

MIC IN

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

1

1

SPK_PLED1

1

HD_AUDIO1

SATA3_0_1

6

12

13

1421

23

20

1

4

16

26

3

18

7

1

TPMS1

CHA_FAN3
/WP

USB3_5 _6

1

24

BIOS
ROM

PCIE1

M2_1

5

8

9

11

CHA_FAN2
/WP

COM1

1

PCIE2

17

RoHS

HDMI1

USB 3.1 Ge n1

T: USB1

B: USB2

PS2

Keybo ard

/Mous e

DVI 1

Top:
RJ-45

USB 3.1 Gen1
T: USB3
B: USB4

USB 3.1 Gen2
T: USB3_TA_1
B: USB3_TC_1

PCIE3

PCIE5

PCIE6

PCIE4

CMOS

Battery

SATA3_2_3

SATA3_4_5

USB_1_2

1

T B1

1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2/WP

ATX12V1

2

ATXP WR 1

CHA_FAN1
/WP

USB3_7_8

1

15

1

USB_3

RGB_LED2

1

RGB_LED1

1

1922

25

10

27

M2_2

CT2CT3CT4CT5 CT1

Ultra M.2

PCIe Gen3x4

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

PM_OC

1

CLRMOS1

1

ADDR_LED1

1

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

No. Description

1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)

4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)

5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

6 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)

7 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)

8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)

9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)

10 Performance Mode / Easy OC Header (PM_OC)

11 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

12 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)

13 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)

14 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

15 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)

16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_ 2)

17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3)

18 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)

19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

20 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)

21 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)

22 TPM Header (TPMS1)

23 COM Port Header (COM1)

24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

25 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)

26 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)

27 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)

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1.4 I/O Panel

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac

1

15214

No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port

2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 10 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)

3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 11 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)

4 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 DVI-D Port

5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)

6 Line In (Light Blue) 14 Antenna Ports

7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 15 HDMI Port

8 Microphone (Pink)

3

6

547

8910111213

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

1

6

2

3

547

14

No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 8 Microphone (Pink)

2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port

3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 10 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)

4 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)

5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 DVI-D Port

6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)

7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 14 HDMI Port

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* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Ple ase 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 Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps
Blinking Data Activity

connection

On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection

** 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 s peaker you use.

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Audio Output

Channels

Front Speaker

(No. 7)

Rear Speaker

(No. 5)

Central / Bass

(No. 4)

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

Line In

(No. 6)

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI

1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac only)

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 Technology

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 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

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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 socket , please check if the PnP cap
is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the
socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socke t if above situation i s found.
Other wise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be
placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer ser vice.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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FAN

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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guration, you always need to install identical (the same

brand, speed, size and chip-ty pe) DDR4 DIMM pairs.

2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Me mory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.

3. It is not allowed to in stall a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, thi s motherboard and DIMM 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 orientation. It will cause permanent damage to
the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

ere are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion c ard, please mak e sure that the powe r supply is
switched o or the power cord i s unplug ged. Please read the documentation of the
expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you star t
the installation.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

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

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

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

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

PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIe Slot Congurations

PCIE2 PCIE4

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

CrossFireXTM or SLITM

Mode

x8 x8

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For a better ther mal environment , please conne ct a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/W P, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP) when using
multiple 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

“O pen”.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLR CMOS1)

(see p.7 or 8, No. 19)

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. e data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup

parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please

turn o the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short

the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper

cap aer clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just nish

updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it down

before you do the clear-CMOS action.

2-pin Jumper

Short: Clear CMOS

Open: Default

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