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3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 39
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 42
3.3.1 UI Overview 42
3.3.2 Apps 43
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 46
3.3.4 Setting 47
3.4 Nahimic Audio 48
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 49
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 52
4.1 Introduction 52
4.2 EZ Mode 53
4.3 Advanced Mode 54
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 54
4.3.2 Navigation Keys 55
4.4 Main Screen 56
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 57
4.6 Advanced Screen 67
4.6.1 CPU Conguration 68
4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 70
4.6.3 Storage Conguration 73
4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 74
4.6.5 Super IO Conguration 75
4.6.6 ACPI Conguration 76
4.6.7 USB Conguration 77
4.6.8 Trusted Computing 78
4.7 Tools 79
4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 81
4.9 Security Screen 83
4.10 Boot Screen 84
4.11 Exit Screen 87
Z490 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 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 soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of
the BIOS setup.
Becau se the motherboard specications and th e BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In ca se any modications of this documentation occur, the u pdated version will be available on ASRock ’s
website w ithout further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specic 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-ITX/TB3 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)
Please realize that the re is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIO S, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-par ty
overclocking tools. O verclocking may aect your syste m’s stability, or even cause damage to
the components and devices of your syste m. It should be done at your own risk and expe nse.
We are not responsibl e for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
6Line In (Light Blue)14USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12)
7Front Speaker (Lime)**15Antenna Ports
8Microphone (Pink)16HDMI Port
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*ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Plea se refer to the tabl e below for the LA N port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Por t
Activity / Link LEDSpeed LED
StatusDescriptionStatusDescription
ONo LinkO10Mbps connection
BlinkingData ActivityOrange
OnLinkGreen2.5Gbps connection
** If you use a 2- channel speaker, plea se connect the speake r’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection d etails in accordance w ith the ty pe of speaker you use.
100Mbps/1Gbps
connection
Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 7)
Rear Speaker
(No. 5)
Central / Bass
(No. 4)
2V------
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
Line In
(No. 6)
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1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antenna
WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.1
module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/
g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.1. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-
use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth
v5.1 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of
functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.1 also includes Low Energy Technology
and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. e 2T2R WiFi
solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and oers 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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Chapter 2 Installation
is is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you insta ll the motherboard,
study the conguration 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
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1. Be fore you insert the 1200 -Pin CPU into the sock et, please check if the P nP 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 powe r 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 aer se rvice.
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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 two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory
module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR 2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
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2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)
ere is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched o
or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the document ation of the expansion card and
make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slot:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
* Supports PCIe riser cards to extend x16, x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 slots
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2.5 MOS Heatsink Height
Z490 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
MOS-N Heatsink Height
42.00 mm
50.24 mm
41.95 mm
42.00 mm
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