ASRock Z490 phantom Gaming 4 Service Manual

Version 1.1
Published May 2020
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may cause undesired operation.
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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-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10
Chapter 2 Installation 12
2.1 Installing the CPU 13
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19
2.5 Jumpers Setup 20
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21
2.7 Post Status Checker 27
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28
2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30
2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide 31
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 33
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37
3.1 Installing Drivers 37
3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 38
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 41
3.3.1 UI Overview 41
3.3.2 Apps 42
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 45
3.3.4 Setting 46
3.4 Nahimic Audio 47
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 48
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 51
4.1 Introduction 51
4.2 EZ Mode 52
4.3 Advanced Mode 53
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 53
4.3.2 Navigation Keys 54
4.4 Main Screen 55
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 56
4.6 Advanced Screen 69
4.6.1 CPU Conguration 70
4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 72
4.6.3 Storage Conguration 75
4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 76
4.6.5 Super IO Conguration 78
4.6.6 ACPI Conguration 79
4.6.7 USB Conguration 80
4.6.8 Trusted Computing 81
4.7 Tools 82
4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 84
4.9 Security Screen 88
4.10 Boot Screen 89
4.11 Exit Screen 92
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Z 490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 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 http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
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ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Support CD
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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
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1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (Optiona l)
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1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (O
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1 x I/O Panel Shield
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ptional)
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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
* CoreTM (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; CoreTM (i5/i3),
Pentium® and Celeron® support DDR4 up to 2666.
ATX Form Factor
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Solid Capacitor design
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Suppor ts 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1200)
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Digi Power design
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10 Power Phase design
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Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
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Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs
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Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
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Intel® Z490
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Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
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4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
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Supports DDR4 4 40 0+(OC)*/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/
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4000(OC)/3866(OC)/380 0(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/
3200(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buered
memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
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ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
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Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
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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
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(PCIE2); dual at x16 (PCIE2) / x4 (PCIE4)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots
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Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTMand CrossFireXTM
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1 x M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ax
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module
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Graphics
Audio
* Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can
be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
Hardware Accelerated Codecs: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265
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8bit, HEVC/H.265 10bit, VP8, VP9 8bit, VP9 10bit, MPEG 2,
MJ PEG, VC-1
* VP9 10bit and VC-1 are for decode only.
* VP8 and VP9 encode are not supported by Windows OS.
Graphics, Media & Compute: Microso DirectX 12, OpenGL
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4.5, Intel® Built In Visuals, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Hybrid /
Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1
Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut),
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Microso PlayReady 3.0, Intel® SGX Content Protection,
UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc
Supports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
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(4096x2160) @ 30Hz
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.4 Port
(Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 1.4 Port
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Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 1.4 Port
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7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1200
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Audio Codec)
Premium Blu-ray Audio support
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Supports Surge Protection
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PCB Isolate Shielding
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Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
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Nahimic Audio
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LAN
Gigabit LAN 10/100/10 00 Mb/s
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Giga PHY Intel® I219V
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Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
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Supports PXE
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Wireless LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Storage
Intel® 802.11ax WiFi Module
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Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
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Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
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Supports WiFi6 802.11ax (2.4Gbps)
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2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
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technolog y
Supports Bluetooth 5.1 + High speed class II
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Supports MU-MIMO
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2 x Antenna Ports
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1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
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1 x HDMI Port
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports
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ESD Protection)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports
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ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
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2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
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1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
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LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
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6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
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RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology
17), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will
be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will
be disabled.
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type
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2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Tech nolo gy
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
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Connector
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1 x COM Port Header
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1 x SPI TPM Header
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1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
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2 x RGB LED Headers
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* Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
2 x Addressable LED Headers
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* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
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* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of ma ximum
1A (12W) fan power.
1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
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Speed Control)
* e CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
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Speed Control)
* e Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
* CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_
FAN3/WP and CHA_FAN4/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 4 pin 12V Power Connector
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1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
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1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
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underbolt 3 AIC R2.0 Card only)
1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
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ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
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(Supports ESD Protection)
BIOS Feature
AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
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ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
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SMBIOS 2.7 Support
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CPU Core/Cache, GT, DRAM, PCH, VCCIO, VCCST,
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VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment
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Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Wa-
Hardware Monitor
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ter Pump Fans
Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water
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Pump Fans
Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-
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ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/
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Water Pump Fans
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM,
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VPPM, PCH, VCCSA, VCCST, VCCIO
Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit
OS
Certica­tions
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.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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FCC, CE
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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1.3 Motherboard Layout

Intel
Z490
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 )
ATX12V1
ATXP WR 1
PCIE2
PCIE4
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
USB_3_4
1
1
SPK_PLED1
COM1
1
1
HD_AUDIO1
PCIE1
RoHS
13
16
19
20
1
Ultra M.2
PCIe Gen3 x4
CMOS
Battery
PCIE3
31
15
10
USB3_ 3_4
1
29
11
SATA3_4
SATA3_5
SATA3_0
SATA3_1
SATA3_2
SATA3_3
CLRMOS1
1
M2_ WIFI1
M2_WIFI_CT1
M2_ 2
C 6
C 5
C 4
T B1
1
2
PCIE5
T
T
T
AUDIO
CODEC
SUPER
I/O
USB3_5_6
1
14
21
23
24
25
28
22
4
3
CHA_FAN 1/WP
CHA_FAN2/WP
CHA_FAN3/WP
CPU_FAN2/WP
ATX12V2
CPU_FAN1
5
6
12
CHA_FAN 4/WP
17
1
SPI_TPM_J1
18
27
ADDR_LED1
1
RGB_LED1
1
26
30
ADDR_LED2
1
RGB_LED2
1
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8
32
CPU
DRAM
VGA
BOOT
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USB 2. 0
T: USB_1
B: USB _2
Top: RJ-45
USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2
PS2
Keybo ard
/Mous e
Top:
LINE I N
Cent er:
FRON T
Bott om:
MIC IN
USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1
HDM I1
WiFi-802.11ax
Module
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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
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 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
6 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
7 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
8 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
9 Post Status Checker (PSC)
10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4)
12 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
17 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
18 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
19 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)
21 SATA 3 Connector (SATA3 _4)
22 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
24 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
27 COM Port Header (COM1)
28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
29 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
30 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
31 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
32 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
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1.4 I/O Panel

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No. Description No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 Antenna Ports
4 Line In (Light Blue)** 10 HDMI Port
5 Front Speaker (Lime)** 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
6 Microphone (Pink)**
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications .
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Por t
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection
** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
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-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.1 module
that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth
v5.1. WiFi + BT module is an easy-touse wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter
to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth v5.1 standard features Smart Ready technology that
adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.1 also includes
Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.
e 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and oers max link rate up to
2.4Gbps.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
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WiFi Antenna Installation Guide
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
Step 1
Connect the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna to the
antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise
until it is securely connected.
Step 2
Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna at 90-degree
angle.
*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,
•
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
•
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 1200-Pin CPU into the socke t, 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 in sert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, 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 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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CPU_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 a lways need to install identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Me mory Technology w ith only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to ins tall a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this 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 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 Slots)

ere are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 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 x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE5 (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 Mode
For a better ther mal environment, ple ase connect a ch assi s fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_ FAN1/WP, CHA_ FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP or CHA_ FAN4/WP) when using multiple graphics cards.
x16 x4
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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
(CLRMO S1)
(see p.7, No. 30)
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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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.
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System Panel Header
(9-pi n PANEL1)
(see p.7, No. 22)
PWRBTN (Power Button):
Connec t to the power button on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to turn o your system using the power button.
RESET (Reset Button): Connec t to the reset button on the chassi s front panel. Press the reset button to restar t the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a nor mal restart.
PLED (Syste m Power LED): Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED): Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists of power button , reset button, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.
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PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
RESET#
GND
GND
Connect the power button,
reset button and system
status indicator on the
chassis to this header
according to the pin
assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting the
cables.
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Power LED and Speaker
PLED-
SPEAKER
Header
(7-pin SPK_PLED1)
(see p.7, No. 19)
DUMMY +5V
1
PLED+
DUMMY
PLED+
Please connect the
chassis power LED and
the chassis speaker to this
header.
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0:
see p.7, No. 14)
(SATA3_1:
see p.7, No. 13)
(SATA3_ 2:
see p.7, No. 16)
(SATA3_ 3:
see p.7, No. 15)
(SATA3_4:
see p.7, No. 21)
(SATA3_ 5:
see p.7, No. 20)
USB 2.0 Header
(9-pin USB_3_4)
(see p.7, No. 25)
SATA3_0
SATA3_2
SATA3_4
USB_PWR
P-
1
P-
USB_PWR
P+
GND
GND
P+
SATA3_1
SATA3_3
SATA3_5
DUMMY
ese six SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
* If M2_2 is occupied by
a SATA-type M.2 device,
SATA3_1 will be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by
a PCIe-ty pe M.2 device,
SATA3_0 will be disabled.
ere is one USB
2.0 header on this
motherboard. Each USB
2.0 header can support two
ports.
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers
(19-pin USB3_3_4)
(see p.7, No. 11)
(19-pin USB3_5_6)
(see p.7, No. 24)
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_ AUDIO1)
(see p.7, No. 28)
1. High Denition Audio support s Jack Sensing , but the panel wire on the cha ssis
must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front pane l audio header by
the steps below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_ L. B. Conne ct Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_ L (LIN) to OUT2_ L. C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). D. MIC_ RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connec t them for the AC’97 audio panel. E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust “Recording Volume”.
Vbus
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PA_D-
GND
1
Dummy
IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PB_D-
GND
1
MIC2_L
1
IntA_PA_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX-
GND
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PB_SSTX-
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
VbusVbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
IntA_PA_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX-
Vbus
GND
IntA_PB_SSRX+
IntA_PB_SSRX-
VbusVbus
OUT_RET
OUT2_L
ere are two headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
support two ports.
is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan
GND
FAN _SPEED_CONTROL
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.7, No. 12)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 32)
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.7, No. 23)
(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP)
(see p.7, No. 17)
1
2
FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED
3
4
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
1
2
FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED
3
4
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND
4 3 2 1
GND
is motherboard provides
three 4-Pin water cooling
chassis fan connectors. If
you plan to connect a 3-Pin
chassis water cooler fan,
4 3
please connect it to Pin 1-3.
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CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 5)
CPU/Water Pump Fan
Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP)
(see p.7, No. 6)
ATX Power Connector
(24-p i n ATX PWR1)
(see p.7, No. 10)
FAN_VOLTAGE
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND
1 2 3 4
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND
1 2 3 4
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1
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
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is motherboard provides
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.
is motherboard provides
a 4-Pin water cooling CPU
fan connector. If you plan
to connect a 3-Pin CPU
water cooler fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
is motherboard provides
a 24-pin ATX power con-
nector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
13.
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ATX 12V Power
Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.7, No. 1)
ATX 12V Power
Connector
(4-pin ATX12V2)
(see p.7, No. 2)
Serial Port Header
(9-p in CO M1)
(see p.7, No. 27)
SPI TPM Header
(13 -pi n SPI_T PM _J1)
(see p.6, No. 18)
4
RRXD1
1
TTXD1
DDCD#1
SPI_DQ3
+3.3V
Dummy
1
SPI_MISO
SPI_CS0
SPI_DQ2
DDTR#1
DDSR#1
GND
CLK
SPI_MOSI
GND
RSMRST#
1
CCTS#1
RRI#1
RRTS#1
RST#
TPM_PIRQ
SPI_TPM_CS#
is motherboard provides
an 8-pin ATX 12V power
connector. To use a 4-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
5.
Please connect an ATX 12V
power supply to this con-
nector. *e power supply
plug ts into this connec-
tor in only one orientation.
is COM1 header
supports a serial port
module.
is connector supports SPI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates,
passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance
network securit y, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
underbolt AIC
Connector
(5-pin TB1)
(see p.7, No. 31)
1
Please connect a
underbolt™ add-in card
(AIC) to this connector
via the GPIO cable.
*Please install the underbolt™
AIC card to PCIE4 (default slot).
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RGB LED Headers
(4-p i n RGB_ LED1)
(see p.7, No. 29)
(4-pi n RGB _LED2)
(see p.7, No. 7)
1
12V GR B
B
R
G
12V
1
RGB headers are used to connect
RGB LED extension cables which
allow users to choose from
various LED lighting eects.
Caution: Never install the
RGB LED cable in the wrong
orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 48 for further
instructions on this header.
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Addressable LED Headers
(3-pin A DDR _LED1)
(see p.7, No. 26)
(3-pin A DDR _LED2)
(see p.7, No. 8)
1
VOUT
DO_ADDR
GND
ese headers are used to connect
Addressable
LED extension cables
which allow users to choose from
various LED lighting
eects.
Caution: Never install the Ad-
dressable LED cable in the wrong
orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 49 for
further instructions on this
header.
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2.7 Post Status Checker

Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the
machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor-
age is dysfunctional. e lights go o if the four mentioned above are functioning
normally.
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2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

is motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you
to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready g raphics cards that are AM D certied.
2. Make sure that your graphics card drive r supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the A MD’s website: www.amd.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at lea st the minimum power your syste m require s. It is recommended to use a AMD certied PSU. Plea se refer to the AMD’s website for d etail s.
4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate a s 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
5. Dierent CrossFireXTM cards may require dierent method s to enable CrossFi­reXTM. Please refer to A MD graphics card manuals for de tailed installation guide.

2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
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CrossFire Bridge
Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing
a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
Interconnects on the top of the graphics
cards. (e CrossFire Bridge is provided
with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please
refer to your graphics card vendor for
deta ils .)
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Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the
monitor connector or the DVI connec-
tor of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE2 slot.
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2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1
Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 2
Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
e Catalyst Uninstalle r is an optional downloa d. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Pl ease check A MD’s website for AMD driver update s.
Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.
Step 4
Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control
AMD Catalyst Control Center
Center icon in the Windows® sy stem tray.
Step 5
In the le pane, click Performance and
then AMD CrossFireXTM. en select
Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
Select the GPU number according to your
graphics card and click Apply.
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2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide
e M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. e M.2 Socket (Key
E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module.
* e M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs.
Installing the WiFi/BT module
Step 1
Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module
and the screw.
Step 2
Find the nut location to be used.
PCB Length: 3cm Module Type: Type2230
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Step 3
Gently insert the WiFi/BT module
into the M.2 slot. Please be aware
that the module only ts in one
orientation.
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Step 4
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver
to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw as
this might damage the module.
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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

e M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. e Ultra M.2
Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
3
2
1
Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, nd the corresponding nut
location to be used.
ABC
No. 1 2 3
Nut Location A B C
PCB Length 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Typ e2260 Type 228 0 Ty pe2211 0
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Step 3
Move the stando based on the
module type and length.
e stando is placed at the nut
ABC
location B by default. Sk ip 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
ABC
the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
stando into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.
Step 6
Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module into the M.2 slot. Please
be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
ABC
module only ts in one orientation.
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ABC
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Step 7
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver
to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
NUT1NUT2
as this might damage the module.
M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2)
Vendor Interface P/N
ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E -25 6G M-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 SSDPEKK F512G7 Kingston SATA3 SM2280S3 Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400-M2280-512G (NVME) PAT R IOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 P X-1TM8Pe G Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512 M8PeG Plextor PCIe PX-G25 6M6e Plextor PCIe PX-G512M6e Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM961 MZVPW128HEGM (NVM) Samsung PCIe3 x4 PM961 MZVLW128HEGR (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NV ME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NV ME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4 M-128 G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G Team SATA3 TM4PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM4 PS 4256GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4128GMC105
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Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 Tra nscend SATA 3 TS256GMTS400 Tra nscend SATA 3 TS512GMTS600 Tra nscend SATA 3 TS512GMTS800 V-Col or SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Col or SATA3 VLM100 -240G-2280RGB V-Col or SATA3 VSM100-240G -2280 V-Col or SATA3 VLM100 -240G-2280B -R D WD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (N VME)
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 Install All or follow the order from top to
bottom to install those required drivers. erefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.
Utilities Menu
e Utilities Menu shows the application soware that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to insta ll it.
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3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)

ASRock Motherboard Utilit y (Phantom Gaming Tuning) is ASRock’s multi pur-
pose soware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities.
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utilit y (Phantom Gaming Tuning) can be downloaded from
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Aer the installation, you will nd the icon “AS-
Rock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-
click the “ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“ icon,
ASRock Motherboard Utilit y (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gam­ing Tuning)
ere are ve sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and
Settings.
Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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OC Tw eaker
Congurations for overclocking the system.
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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 Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning). Click to select
"Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom
Gaming 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
Information Panel
Category Panel: e category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that
when selected the information panel below displays the relative information.
Information Panel: e information panel in the center displays data about the
currently selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks.
Hot News: e hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image
to visit the website of the selected news and know more.
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3.3.2 Apps
When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you
to download.
Installing an App
Step 1
Find the app you want to install.
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.
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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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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.
To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *e trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
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Upgrading an App
You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an
available new version for your app, you will nd the mark of "New Version"
appears below the installed app icon.
Step 1
Click on the app icon to see more details.
Step 2
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
Click to select one or more items you want to update.
Step 3
Click Update to start the update process.
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3.3.4 Setting
In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and
determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
on Windows startup.
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3.4 Nahimic Audio

Nahimic audio soware provides an incredible high denition sound technology which
boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is
composed of four tabs: Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings.
ere are four functions in Nahimic audio :
No. Function Description
From this tab, you can mute the current audio device, choose
1
Microphone
2
3
4
Audio
Sound
Tracker
Settings
between four factory audio proles, turn all audio eects on/o, restores the current prole to its default settings and access Surround Sound and various features.
From this tab, you can mute the current mic device, choose between two factory mic proles, turn/o all microphone eects, restore the current prole to its default settings, and access Static Noise Suppression and various features.
e Sound Tracker provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. ese are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are.
From this tab, you can access all settings and information of the soware.
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3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC

12V GRB
ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specically designed for unique indi-
viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by
connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including
Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
Connecting the LED Strip
Connect your RGB LED strips to the
motherboard.
RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1 / RGB_LED2)
RGB_LED2
BOOT
CPU
DRAM
VGA
RGB_LED1
on the
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1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, ple ase power o your system and unplug the powe r cord from the powe r supply. Failure to do so may cause dam­ages to motherboard components.
1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. e RGB LED header support s standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
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Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip
Connect your
ADDR _LED2)
Addressable RGB LED
on the motherboard.
strips to the
BOOT
CPU
DRAM
VGA
Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1 /
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1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, ple ase power o your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components.
1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. e RGB LED header support s WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a ma ximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length w ithin 2 meters.
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ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility
Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility.
Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your
PC style your way!
Drag the tab to customize your
preference.
Toggle on/o the
RGB LED switch
Sync RGB LED eects
for all LED regions of
the motherboard
Select a RGB LED light eect
from the drop-down menu.
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY

4.1 Introduction

is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your
system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right
aer you power on the computer, other wise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will
continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY aer
POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the
reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system o
and then back on.
Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not ex actly match what you see on your screen .
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4.2 EZ Mode

e EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ
mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status.
You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed,
DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc.
Press <F6> or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the
screen to switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options.
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No. Function
Help
1
Load UEFI Defaults
2
Save Changes and Exit
3
Discard Changes
4
Change Language
5
Switch to Advanced Mode
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4.3 Advanced Mode

e Advanced Mode provides more options to congure the BIOS settings. Refer to
the following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, press <F6> or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right
corner of the screen.
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar
e top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main
OC Tweaker
Advanced
Tool
H/W Monitor
Security
Boot
Exit
For setting system time/date information
For overclocking congurations
For advanced system congurations
Useful tools
Displays current hardware status
For security settings
For conguring boot settings and boot priority
Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility
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4.3.2 Navigation Keys
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and
use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then
press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your
required item.
Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Description
+ / -
<Tab>
<PGUP>
<PGDN>
<HOME>
<END>
<F1>
<F5>
<F7>
<F9>
<F10>
<F12>
<ESC>
To change option for the selected items
Switch to next function
Go to the previous page
Go to the next page
Go to the top of the screen
Go to the bottom of the screen
To display the General Help Screen
Add / Remove Favorite
Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Load optimal default values for all the settings
Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Print screen
Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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4.4 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
e availability and location of BIOS settings can be dierent for dierent models and BIOS versions .
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.
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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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.
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.
CPU Cache Ratio
e CPU Interna l Bus Speed Ratio. e maximum should be the same as the CPU
Ratio.
GT Frequency
Congure the frequency of the integrated GPU.
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage
BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage enable/disable. When enabled, pcode will be aware
of the BCLK frequency when calculating the CPU V/F curves. is is ideal for
BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides.
Boot Performance Mode
Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hando.
FCLK Frequency
Congure the FCLK Frequency.
Ring to Core Ratio Oset
Disable Ring to Core Ratio Oset so the ring and core can run at the same fre-
quency.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen-
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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 Thermal Velocity Boost Ratio Clipping
is service controls Core frequency reduction caused by high package tempera-
tures for processors that implement the Intel ermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature.
It is required to be disabled for supporting overclocking at frequencies higher than
the default max turbo frequency.
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations
is service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that
implment the Intel ermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature.
CPU Tj Max
Set CPU Tj Max to adjust TCC Target Temperature. Default setting is 105°C.
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.
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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.
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.
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DRAM Conguration
Memory Information
Allows users to browse the serial presence detect (SPD) and Intel extreme memory prole
(XMP) for DDR4 modules.
DRAM Timing Conguration
DRAM Reference Clock
Select Auto for optimized settings.
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
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
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,
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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.
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Four Activate Window (tFAW)
e time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank.
CAS Write Latency (tCWL)
Congure CAS Write Latency.
Third Timing
tREFI
Congure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.
tCKE
Congure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh
command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.
Turn Around Timing
tRDRD_sg
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDRD_dg
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDRD_dr
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDRD_dd
Congure between module read to read delay.
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.
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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.
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tWRWR_dg
Congure between module write to write delay.
tWRWR_dr
Congure between module write to write delay.
tWRWR_dd
Congure between module write to write delay.
Round Trip Timing
RTL Init Value
Congure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training.
IOL Init Value
Congure IO latency init value for IO latency training.
RTL (CH A)
Congure round trip latency for channel A.
RTL (CH B)
Congure round trip latency for channel B.
IOL (CH A)
Congure IO latency for channel A.
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IOL (CH B)
Congure IO latency for channel B.
IOL Oset (CH A)
Congure IO latency oset for channel A.
IOL Oset (CH B)
Congure IO latency oset for channel B.
RFR Delay (CH A)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel A.
RFR Delay (CH B)
Congure RFR Delay for Channel B.
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ODT Setting
ODT WR (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A1.
ODT WR (A2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A2.
ODT WR (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B1.
ODT WR (B2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B2.
ODT NOM (A1)
Use this to change ODT (CH A1) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (A2)
Use this to change ODT (CH A2) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (B1)
Use this to change ODT (CH B1) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (B2)
Use this to change ODT (CH B2) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT PARK (A1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A1.
ODT PARK (A2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A2.
ODT PARK (B1)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B1.
ODT PARK (B2)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2.
COMP Setting
RCOMP0: DQ ODT (Read)
Default is 121.
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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.
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Command Slew Rate
Adjust Command Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53 for IN, 89 for 2N.
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.
Dll Bandwidth 0
Congure Dll Bandwidth 0 (1067 MHz) to maximize the performance of
intergrated memory controller.
Dll Bandwidth 1
Congure Dll Bandwidth 1 (1333 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated
memory controller.
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Dll Bandwidth 2
Congure Dll Bandwidth 2 (1600 MHz) to maximize the performance of
intergrated memory controller.
Dll Bandwidth 3
Congure Dll Bandwidth 3 (1867 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated
memory controller.
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
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.
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MRC Fast Boot
Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.
Voltage Conguration
CPU V/F Curve
Congure CPU Voltage/Frequency Cur ve.
CPU Core/Cache Voltage
Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage refulator.
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].
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DRAM Activating Power Supply
Congure the voltage for the DRAM Activating Power Supply.
PCH Voltage
Congure the chipset voltage (1.0V).
VCCST Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VCCST.
VCCIO Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VCCIO.
VCCSA Voltage
Congure the voltage for the VCCSA.
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PLL Voltage Conguration
CPU Internal PLL Voltage
Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.0175V. Adding 9~15 steps will help CPU PLL to
lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For Example: 1.0575V
~ 1.1625V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be dierent on each
processor. User has to nd the best value for your own processor. VCCPLL Voltage
must be at least 150mV higher than the target PLL voltage, or your system will hang.
GT PLL Voltage
Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.0175V. Adding 9~15 steps will help CPU PLL to
lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For Example: 1.0575V
~ 1.1625V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be dierent on each
processor. User has to nd the best value for your own processor. VCCPLL Voltage
must be at least 150mV higher than the target PLL voltage, or your system will hang.
Ring PLL Voltage
Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.0175V. Adding 9~15 steps will help CPU PLL to
lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For Example: 1.0575V
~ 1.1625V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be dierent on each
processor. User has to nd the best value for your own processor. VCCPLL Voltage
must be at least 150mV higher than the target PLL voltage, or your system will hang.
System Agent PLL Voltage
Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.0175V. Adding 9~15 steps will help CPU PLL to
lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For Example: 1.0575V
~ 1.1625V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be dierent on each
processor. User has to nd the best value for your own processor. VCCPLL Voltage
must be at least 150mV higher than the target PLL voltage, or your system will hang.
Memory Controller PLL Voltage
Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.0175V. Adding 9~15 steps will help CPU PLL to
lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For Example: 1.0575V
~ 1.1625V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be dierent on each
processor. User has to nd the best value for your own processor. VCCPLL Voltage
must be at least 150mV higher than the target PLL voltage, or your system will hang.
Save User Default
Type a prole name and press enter to save your settings as user default.
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Load User Default
Load previously saved user defaults.
Save User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk
It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user prole to disk.
Load User UEFI Setup Prole from Disk
You can load previous saved prole from the disk.
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4.6 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU
Conguration, Chipset Conguration, Storage Conguration, Intel(R) underbolt,
Super IO Conguration, ACPI Conguration, USB Conguration and Trusted
Computing.
Setting wrong values in this sec tion may cause the system to malfunction.
UEFI Conguration
UEFI Setup Style
Select the default mode when entering the UEFI setup utility.
Active Page on Entry
Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.
Full HD UEFI
When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor
supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution,
then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the
resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly.
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4.6.1 CPU Conguration
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Intel Hyper reading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so
that the overall performance on threaded soware is improved.
Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6,
C7 and C10 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
CPU C3 State Support
Enable C3 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C6 State Support
Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C7 State Support
Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
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CPU C10 State Support
Enable C10 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
Package C State Support
Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
CFG Lock
is item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.
C6DRAM
Enable/Disable moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when CPU is in C6
state.
CPU Thermal Throttling
Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat-
ing.
Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can
function as multiple virtual systems.
Hardware Prefetcher
Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better
performance.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently
requested cache line. Enable for better performance.
Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
Intel SGX is a set of new CPU instructions that can be used by applications to set
aside private regions of code and data.
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4.6.2 Chipset Conguration
Primary Graphics Adapter
Select a primary VGA.
Above 4G Decoding
Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space
(only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
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VT-d
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine
monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and
reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and
I/O performance.
SR-IOV Support
If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single
Root IO Virtualization Support.
DMI Link Speed
Congure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking.
PCIE1 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE1.
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PCIE2 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE2.
PCIE3 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE3.
PCIE4 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE4.
PCIE5 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE5.
PCI Express Native Control
Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS.
PCIE ASPM Support
is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices.
PCH PCIE ASPM Support
is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices.
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).
Onboard HD Audio
Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and
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automatically disable it when a sound card is installed.
Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.
Onboard HDMI HD Audio
Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs.
Onboard WAN Device
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard WAN device.
WAN Radio
Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity.
Bluetooth
Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity.
Deep Sleep
Congure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Select the power state aer a power failure. If [Power O] is selected, the power will
remain o when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start
to boot up when the power recovers.
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Turn On Onboard LED in S5
Turn on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state.
Restore Onboard LED Default
Restore Onboard LED default va lue.
RGB LED
is option enables/disables the RGB LED.
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 Intel(R) Thunderbolt

Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support
Enable or disable the Discrete underbolt(TM) Support.
Thunderbolt Boot Support
Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind
underbolt.
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Thunderbolt Usb Support
Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind underbolt.
Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP
Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP.
Security Level
is item allows you to choose a security level for the underbolt ports.
SW SMI on TBT hot-plug
When enbled, BIOS generates soware SMI to assign resource to TBT devices.
ACPI Notify on TBT Hot-plug
When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify.
Windows 10 Thunderbolt support
Specif y Windows 10 underbolt support level.
Disabled: No OS native support.
Enabled: OS Native support only. no RTD3.
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4.6.5 Super IO Conguration
Serial Port
Enable or disable the Serial port.
Serial Port Address
Select the address of the Serial port.
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PS2 Y- Cable
Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
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4.6.6 ACPI Conguration
Suspend to RAM
Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI
S3 power saving.
PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support
Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5.
PCIE Devices Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.
I219 LAN Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by the Onboard Intel LAN.
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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4.6.7 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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4.6.8 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support
Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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4.7 Tools

ASRock Polychrome RGB
Select LED lighting color.
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.
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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.
SSD Secure Erase Tool
All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function.
NVME Sanitization Tool
Aer you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and
cannot be recovered.
Instant Flash
Save UEFI les in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.
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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.
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 1 Step Up
Set the value of CPU Fan Step Up.
CPU Fan 1 Step Down
Set the value of CPU Fan Step Down.
CPU_FAN2 / W_PUMP Switch
Switch CPU_FAN2 / W_PUMP header function.
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CPU Fan 2 Control Mode
Select DC/PWM mode for CPU Fan 2.
CPU Fan 2 Setting
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 2 Temp Source
Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2.
CPU Fan 2 Step Up
Set the value of CPU Fan 2 Step Up.
CPU Fan 2 Step Down
Set the value of CPU Fan 2 Step Down.
CHA_FAN1 / W_PUMP Switch
Select Chassis Fan 1 or Water Pump mode.
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.
CHA_FAN2 / W_Pump Switch
Select Chassis Fan 2 or Water Pump mode.
Chassis Fan 2 Control Mode
Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 2.
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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.
CHA_FAN3 / W_PUMP Switch
Select Chassis Fan 3 or Water Pump mode.
Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode
Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3.
Chassis Fan 3 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source
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Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3.
Chassis Fan 3 Step Up
Set the value of Chassis Fan 3 Step Up.
Chassis Fan 3 Step Down
Set the value of Chassis Fan 3 Step Down.
CHA_FAN4 / W_PUMP Switch
Select Chassis Fan 4 or Water Pump mode.
Chassis Fan 4 Control Mode
Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 4.
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Chassis Fan 4 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 4, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 4 Temp Source
Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 4.
Chassis Fan 4 Step Up
Set the value of Chassis Fan 4 Step Up.
Chassis Fan 4 Step Down
Set the value of Chassis Fan 4 Step Down.
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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
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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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