Version 1.0
Published March 2020
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Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction |
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1.1 |
Package Contents |
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1.2 |
Specifications |
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1.3 |
Motherboard Layout |
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1.4 |
I/O Panel |
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Chapter 2 Installation |
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2.1 |
Installing the CPU |
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2.2 |
Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink |
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2.3 |
Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) |
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2.4 |
Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) |
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2.5 |
MOS Heatsink Height |
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2.6 |
Jumpers Setup |
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2.7 |
Onboard Headers and Connectors |
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2.8 |
Smart Switches |
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2.9 |
Dr. Debug |
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2.10 |
SLITM Operation Guide |
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2.11CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM
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Operation Guide |
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2.11.2 |
Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards |
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2.12M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
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(M2_1) |
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) |
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2.14 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 52
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation |
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3.1 |
Installing Drivers |
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3.2 |
ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) |
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3.2.1 |
Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) |
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3.2.2 |
Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) |
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3.3 |
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop |
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3.3.1 |
UI Overview |
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3.3.2 |
Apps |
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3.3.3 |
BIOS & Drivers |
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3.3.4 |
Setting |
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3.4 |
Nahimic Audio |
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3.5 |
ASRock Polychrome SYNC |
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY |
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4.1 |
Introduction |
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4.2 |
EZ Mode |
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4.3 |
Advanced Mode |
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4.3.1 |
UEFI Menu Bar |
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4.3.2 |
Navigation Keys |
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4.4 |
Main Screen |
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4.5 |
OC Tweaker Screen |
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4.6 |
Advanced Screen |
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4.6.1 |
CPU Configuration |
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4.6.2 |
Chipset Configuration |
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4.6.3 |
Storage Configuration |
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4.6.4 |
Intel(R) Thunderbolt |
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4.6.5 |
Super IO Configuration |
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4.6.6 |
ACPI Configuration |
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4.6.7 |
USB Configuration |
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4.6.8 |
Trusted Computing |
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4.7 |
Tools |
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4.8 |
Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen |
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4.9 |
Security Screen |
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4.10 |
Boot Screen |
108 |
4.11 |
Exit Screen |
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Z490 Taichi
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z490 Taichi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
•ASRock Z490 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
•ASRock Z490 Taichi Quick Installation Guide
•ASRock Z490 Taichi Support CD
•4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
•1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card
•1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
•1 x ASRock Screwdriver (Optional)
•3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
•2 x Standoffs for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
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1.2 Specifications
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ATX Form Factor |
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2oz Copper PCB |
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Supports 10th Gen and future generation Intel® CoreTM |
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Digi Power design |
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• 14 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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Chipset |
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Intel® Z490 |
Memory |
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Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology |
•4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
•Supports DDR4 4666+(OC)*/4600/4500/4400/4333/4266 (OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered 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.
•Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in nonECC mode)
•Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
•Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
•15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
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3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE5: single at |
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* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks |
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2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots |
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•Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
•Supports NVIDIA® SLITM
•Support NVIDIA® SLITM with NVIDIA® Quadro graphics cards
•Supports NVIDIA® NVLinkTM with dual NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX series graphics cards**
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• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi- |
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802.11ax module (on the rear I/O) |
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• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) |
Graphics |
• Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs |
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• 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, |
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MJPEG, VC-1 |
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* VP9 10bit and VC-1 are for decode only. |
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* VP8 and VP9 encode are not supported by Windows OS. |
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• Graphics, Media & Compute: Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL |
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4.5, Intel® Built In Visuals, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Hybrid / |
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Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1 |
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• Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut), |
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Microsoft PlayReady 3.0, Intel® SGX Content Protection, |
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UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc |
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• Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 |
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ports by independent display controllers |
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• Supports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K |
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(4096x2160) @ 30Hz |
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• Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K |
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(4096x2304) @ 60Hz |
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• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and |
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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.4 Port (Compliant |
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HDMI monitor is required) |
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• Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 |
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• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 1.4 and |
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DisplayPort 1.4 Ports |
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Audio |
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7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek |
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ALC1220 Audio Codec) |
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• Premium Blu-ray Audio support |
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Supports Surge Protection |
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• WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs) |
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• ESS SABRE9218 DAC for Front Panel Audio |
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• 120dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier |
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• Pure Power-In |
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Direct Drive Technology |
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PCB Isolate Shielding |
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• Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port |
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• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel |
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Gold Audio Jacks |
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• 15μ Gold Audio Connector |
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Nahimic Audio |
LAN |
1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL- |
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8125BG) |
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• Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software |
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- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control |
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- Visual User Friendly UI |
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- Visual Network Usage Statistics |
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- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and |
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Streaming Modes |
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- User Customized Priority Control |
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• Supports Wake-On-LAN |
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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection |
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• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az |
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Supports PXE |
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1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I219V) |
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• Supports Wake-On-LAN |
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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection |
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• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az |
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Supports PXE |
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Wireless |
• Intel® 802.11ax WiFi Module |
LAN |
• 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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• Supports Bluetooth 5.1 + High speed class II |
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• Supports MU-MIMO |
Rear Panel |
• 2 x Antenna Ports |
I/O |
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port |
•1 x HDMI Port
•1 x DisplayPort 1.4
•1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
•2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)
•1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3242) (Supports ESD Protection)
*M2_3, SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and USB32_TC_1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, USB32_TC_1 will downgrade to 16 Gb/s max.
•5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
*USB3_3 is from Intel® Z490; USB3_12 and USB3_4_5 are from ASMedia ASM1074 hub.
*Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_4_5 ports.
*ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_4_5 ports.
•2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
•1 x BIOS Flashback Button
•HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
Storage |
• 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
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17), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* |
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• 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, |
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support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug |
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* M2_2, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. If either one of |
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* M2_3, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of |
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* M2_3, SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and USB32_TC_1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, USB32_TC_1 will downgrade to 16 Gb/s max.
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key type
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2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module |
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and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** |
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** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology (M2_1 and M2_2 only) |
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** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks |
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** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit |
Connector |
• 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 |
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• 2 x Addressable LED Headers |
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* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip |
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• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) |
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* The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum |
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1A (12W) fan power. |
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• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan |
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Speed Control) |
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• 6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan |
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Speed Control) |
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* The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of |
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maximum 2A (24W) fan power. |
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* CPU_FAN2/WP_3A, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, |
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CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/WP, CHA_FAN5/WP and |
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maximum 3A (36W) fan power. |
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• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
• 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2.0 Card only)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z490) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Intel® Z490)
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• 1 x Clear CMOS Button |
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• 1 x Dr. Debug with LED |
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• 1 x Power Button with LED |
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• 1 x Reset Button with LED |
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BIOS |
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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, CPU GT, DRAM, VPPM, VCCSFR, |
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VCCPLL, VCCSTG, VCCSTG_OUT, PCH Voltage, VCCIO, |
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VCCST, VCCSA, CPU Internal PLL, GT PLL, Ring PLL, |
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Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/ |
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Water Pump Fans |
• Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/ Water Pump Fans
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, VPPM, PCH, VCCSA, VCCST, VCCIO, VCCFSR_OC, VCCSFR
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• Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit |
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) |
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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288bit,-pinmodule) |
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DDR4A1 |
DDR4A2 |
DDR4B1 |
DDR4B2 |
8USB39 |
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Intel
Z490
M2_3
CLRC
BTN1
Dr.
Debug Reset Power
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No. Description
18 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
28 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A)
52 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
62 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
7Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
8ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_8_9)
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_6_7) |
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RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2) |
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Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (USB31_TC_2) |
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP) |
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SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) |
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SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3) |
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SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) |
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SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) |
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN6/WP) |
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) |
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Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) |
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System Panel Header (PANEL1) |
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Power Button (PWRBTN1) |
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Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) |
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Reset Button (RSTBTN1) |
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USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) |
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USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) |
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SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) |
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Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) |
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RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) |
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) |
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) |
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Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) |
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Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) |
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Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) |
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) |
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Z490 Taichi
1.4 I/O Panel
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PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port |
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USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port |
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Central / Bass (Orange) |
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Rear Speaker (Black) |
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USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB31_1_2) |
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Line In (Light Blue) |
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Microphone (Pink) |
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Front Speaker (Lime)* |
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Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port |
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12) |
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(Dragon RTL8125BG)** |
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DisplayPort 1.4 |
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LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)*** |
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HDMI Port |
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_4_5)**** |
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Antenna Ports (on I/O Panel Shield) |
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port |
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BIOS Flashback Button |
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* If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output |
Front Speaker |
Rear Speaker |
Central / Bass |
Line In |
Channels |
(No. 5) |
(No. 3) |
(No. 2) |
(No. 4) |
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V |
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V |
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V |
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V |
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**There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
LAN Port |
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Activity / Link LED |
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Speed LED |
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Status |
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10Mbps connection |
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Data Activity |
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100Mbps/1Gbps |
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connection |
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Link |
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2.5Gbps connection |
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*** There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
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**** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_4_5 ports.
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Z490 Taichi
1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antenna
WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module
This 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 offers 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. The 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 2.4Gbps.
* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
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Chapter 2 Installation
This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
•Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard 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.
•Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components.
•When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1Installing the CPU
1.Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the 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 is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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FAN
CPU_
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1.For dual channel configuration, 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 or three memory module installed.
3.It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
Priority |
DDR4_A1 |
DDR4_A2 |
DDR4_B1 |
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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIe Slot Configurations
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Single Graphics Card |
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For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1~6/WP) when using multiple graphics cards.
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2.5 MOS Heatsink Height
MOS-N Heatsink Height
42.0 mm
37.5 mm 30.8 mm |
42.0 mm |
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2.6 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”.
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Clear CMOS Jumper |
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2-pin Jumper |
Open: Default |
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CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.
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