Asrock Z590M-ITX/ax User Manual

Version 1.0

Published January 2021

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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

1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 11

Chapter 2 Installation 13

2.1 Installing the CPU 14

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) 20

2.5 Jumpers Setup 21

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22

2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 27

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 32

3.1 Installing Drivers 32

3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 33

3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 33

3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 33

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 36

3.3.1 UI Overview 36

3.3.2 Apps 37

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 40

3.3.4 Setting 41

3.4 Nahimic Audio 42

3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 43

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 46

4.1 Introduction 46

4.2 EZ Mode 47

4.3 Advanced Mode 48

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 48

4.3.2 Navigation Keys 49

4.4 Main Screen 50

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 51

4.6 Advanced Screen 63

4.6.1 CPU Conguration 64

4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 66

4.6.3 Storage Conguration 69

4.6.4 ACPI Conguration 70

4.6.5 USB Conguration 71

4.6.6 Trusted Computing 72

4.7 Tools 73

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 75

4.9 Security Screen 77

4.10 Boot Screen 78

4.11 Exit Screen 81

Z590M-ITX/ax

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Z590M-ITX /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 ht tp://www.a srock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)

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ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax Support CD

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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

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2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional)

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2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

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* 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 up to 3200;

CoreTM (i3), Pentium® and Celeron® support DDR4 up to 2666.

* 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; CoreTM

(i5/i3), Pentium® and Celeron® support DDR4 up to 2666.

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

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

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Mini-ITX Form Factor

8 Layer PCB

Supports 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors and 11th Gen

Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1200)

Digi Power design

8 Power Phase design

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology

Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs

Intel® Z590

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support DDR4 non-ECC,

un-buered memory up to 5066+(OC)*

10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support DDR4 non-ECC,

un-buered memory up to 4600+(OC)*

Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-

ECC mode)

Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB

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

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Expansion Slot

11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors

1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 Slot*

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10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot*

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* Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

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

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802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)

Graphics

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

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can be supported only with processors which are GPU

integrated.

11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support Intel® Xe Graphics

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Architecture (Gen 12). 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors

support Gen 9 Graphics

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, UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc

Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4

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ports by independent display controllers

Supports HDMI 2.0 with ma x. resolution up to 4K x 2K

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(4096x2160) @ 60Hz

Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K

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(4096x2304) @ 60Hz

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

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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.0 Port (Compliant

HDMI monitor is required)

Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4

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Ports

Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.0 and

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DisplayPort 1.4 Ports

* 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 2.0. 10th Gen

Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 1.4.

Audio

7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)

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Supports Surge Protection

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Nahimic Audio

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LAN

Wireless LAN

1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/250 0 Mb/s (Dragon RTL-

8125BG):

Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Soware

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- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control

- Visual User Friendly UI

- Visual Network Usage Statistics

- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and

Streaming Modes

- User Customized Priority Control

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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1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I219V):

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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Intel® 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module

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

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Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz

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band* support

* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default

due to the dierent regulation status of each country. It will be

activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update

and soware update once available. e update is expected to be

in the middle of 2021.

2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity

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technolog y

Supports Bluetooth 5.2 + High speed class II

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Supports MU-MIMO

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Rear Panel I/O

2 x Antenna Ports

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1 x HDMI Port

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1 x DisplayPort 1.4

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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD

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Protection)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD

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Protection)

Storage

Connector

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1 x USB 2.0 Port (Supports ESD Protection)

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2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED

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LED)

HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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4 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

18), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key ty pe 2280

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M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (Only sup-

ported with 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors)*

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2280 M.2

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SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to

Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)*

* Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

1 x RGB LED Header

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

1 x Addressable LED Header

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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 Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)

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* e Chassis Fan Connector supports the chassis fan of maxi-

mum 1A (12W) fan power.

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

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Speed Control)

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

maximum 2A (24W) fan power.

* CHA_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

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1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-

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tor)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

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1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports

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ESD Protection)

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BIOS Feature

Hardware Monitor

Certications

1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Supports ESD

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Protection)

AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

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ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events

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SMBIOS 2.7 Support

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CPU, CPU GT, VCCSA, DRAM, VPPM, VCCIN AUX, VC-

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CIO, VCCST Voltage Multi-adjustment

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

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Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-

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ture): CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans

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

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Pump Fans

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

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Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit

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FCC, CE

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

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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://ww w.asrock.com

Please realize that the re is a certain r isk involved with overclo cking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technol ogy, or using third-party overclocking tool s. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause dam age to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for poss ible damage caused by overclocking.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

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No. Description

1 Chassis/Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)

5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_56)

7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_12)

8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)

10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)

11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)

12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (F_USB3_TC_1)

13 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)

15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

16 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

18 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)

19 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)

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1.4 I/O Panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 DisplayPort 1.4 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)

2 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)* 9 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)

3 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (Dragon RTL8125BG)** 10 USB 2.0 Port (USB_3)

4 Line In (Light Blue)*** 11 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB_4)

5 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 12 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (USB_12)

6 Antenna Ports 13 HDMI Port

7 Microphone (Pink)***

* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications .

ACT/LINK L ED

SPEED LE D

LAN Por t

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection

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** ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK L ED

SPEED LE D

LAN Por t

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection

On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection

*** Functi on of the Audio Por ts 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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1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module

is motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2

module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/

ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is

an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E

+ BT. Bluetooth v5.2 standard features Smart Ready technolog y that adds a whole

new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.2 also includes Low Energy

Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.

* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default due to the dierent

regulation status of each country. It will be activated (for supported countries)

through Windows Update and soware update once available. e update is

expected to be in the middle of 2021.

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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide

Step 1

Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that

come with the package.

Step 2

Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas

to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna

clockwise until it is securely connected.

Step 3

Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in

the illustration.

*You may need to adjust the direction of

the antenna for a stronger signal.

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Chapter 2 Installation

is is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,

study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard

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components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard

components.

In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,

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NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded

wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.

Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or

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in the bag that comes with the components.

When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-

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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Be fore you in sert the 1200 -Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the P nP cap is on the socket, if the CPU sur face is unclean, or if th ere are any b ent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situ ation is found. Other wise, the CPU wil l be seriously d amaged.

2. Unplug all power cabl es before installing th e 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 two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same

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

2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology w ith only one memor y module instal led.

3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

e DIMM only ts in one correct orie ntation. It will cause permanent dam age to the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incor rect orientation .

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot)

ere is 1 PCI Express slot slot on the motherboard.

Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

PCIe slots:

11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors:

PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors:

PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

* Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots

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2.5 Jumpers Setup

e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is

“Open”.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRMOS1)

(see p.7, No. 17)

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.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1)

(see p.7, No. 13)

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to turn o your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. P ress the reset sw itch to restart the computer if the compute r freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (Syste m Power LED):

Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).

HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):

Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.

e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists of power switch , reset switch, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speak er and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.

Connect the power

switch, reset switch and

system status indicator on

the chassis to this header

according to the pin

assignments below. Note

the positive and negative

pins before connecting

the cables.

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Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_0:

see p.7, No. 9)

(SATA3_1:

see p.7, No. 8)

(SATA3_2:

see p.7, No. 11)

(SATA3_3:

see p.7, No. 10)

USB 2.0 Header

(9-pin USB_56)

(see p.7, No. 6)

USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

(19-pin USB3_12)

(see p.7, No. 7)

SATA3_1

SATA3_3

Vbus

IntA _PA_S SRX-

IntA _PA_S SRX+

GND

IntA _PA_S STX-

IntA _PA_S STX+

GND

IntA _PA_D -

IntA _PA_D +

VbusVbus

IntA _PB_ SSRX -

IntA _PB_ SSRX +

GND

IntA _PB_ SSTX -

IntA _PB_ SSTX +

GND

IntA _PB_ D-

IntA _PB_ D+

Dumm y

ese four SATA3

connectors support SATA

data cables for internal

SATA3_0

storage devices with up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATA3_2

ere is one USB2.0

header on this

motherboard. is USB

2.0 header can support

two ports.

ere is one header on

this motherboard. is

USB 3.2 Gen1 header can

support two ports.

Front Panel Type C USB

3.2 Gen2 Header

(20-pin F_USB3_TC_1)

(see p.7, No. 12)

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.7, No. 16)

USB Type-C Cable

GND

PRE SEN CE#

MIC _RE T

OUT _RE T

MIC 2_R

MIC 2_L

J_S ENS E

OUT 2_R

OUT 2_L

ere is one Front

Panel Type C USB 3.2

Gen2 Header on this

motherboard. is header

is used for connecting a

USB 3.2 Gen2 module for

additional USB 3.2 Gen2

ports.

is header is for

connecting audio devices

to the front audio panel.

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GND

1. High Denition Audio s uppor ts Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassi s 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, pl ease install it to the front panel 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 adju st “Recording Volume”.

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Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER1)

(see p.7, No. 14)

Chassis/Water Pump Fan

Connector

(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)

(see p.7, No. 1)

Chassis Fan Connector

(4-pin CHA_FAN2)

(see p.7, No. 15)

SPE AK ER

DUM MY

+5V

FAN _VO LT AGE

CHA _FA N_S PE ED

FAN _SP EED _C ONT ROL

1 2 3 4

FAN _SP EED _C ONT ROL

CHA _FA N_S PE ED

4 3 2 1

+12 V

Please connect the chassis

speaker to this header.

is motherboard

provides a 4-Pin water

cooling

chassis

connector. If you plan to

connect a 3-Pin

water cooler fan, please

connect it to Pin 1-3.

Please connect fan cables

to the fan connector and

match the black wire to

the ground pin.

GND

fan

chassis

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FAN_ SPE ED

FAN_ SPE ED_ CON TRO L

+12 V

GND

8 5

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.7, No. 2)

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

(see p.7, No. 5)

ATX 12V Power

Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1)

(see p.7, No. 3)

is motherboard pro-

vides a 4-Pin CPU fan

(Quiet Fan) connector.

If you plan to connect a

3-Pin CPU fan, please

connect it to Pin 1-3.

is motherboard pro-

vides a 24-pin ATX power

connector.

is motherboard

provides a 8-pin ATX 12V

power connector. To use a

4-pin ATX power supply,

please plug it along Pin 1

and Pin 5.

*Warning: Please make

sure that the power cable

connected is for the CPU

and not the graphics

card. Do not plug the

PCIe power cable to this

connector.

RGB LED Header

(4-pin RGB_LED1)

(see p.7, No. 18)

12V G R B

RGB header is used to connect

RGB LED extension cable which

allows users to choose from vari-

ous LED lighting eects.

Caution: Never install the RGB

LED cable in the wrong orienta-

tion; otherwise, the cable may

be damaged.

* Please refer to page 43 for

further instructions on this

header.

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Addressable LED Header

(3-pin ADDR_LED1)

(see p.7, No. 19)

VOU T

DO_ ADD R

GND

is header is used to connect

Addressable

LED extension cable

which allows users to choose

from various LED lighting

eects.

Caution: Never install the

Addressable LED cable in the

wrong orientation; otherwise,

the cable may be damaged.

* Please refer to page 44 for

further instructions on this

header.

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2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and 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 Hyper M.2

Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/

s) (Only supported with 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors). e Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2)

supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up

to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)

module, nd the corresponding nut

location to be used.

No. 1

Nut Location A

PCB Length 8cm

Module Type Type2280

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Step 3

Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD

module, please loosen the screws to

remove the M.2 heatsink.

*Please remove the protective lms

on the bottom side of the M.2

heatsink before you install a M.2

SSD module.

Step 4

Align and gently insert the M.2

(NGFF) SSD module into the M.2

slot. Please be aware that the M.2

(NGFF) SSD module only ts in

one orientation. Tighten the screws

that come with the package with a

screwdriver to secure the modules

into place.

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Step 5

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the M.2 heatsink into

place. Please do not overtighten the

screw as this might damage the M.2

heatsink.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1)

Vendor Interface P/N

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 Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7 Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF512G7 Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400-M2280-512G (NVME) PATRIOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-1TM8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512M8PeG Plextor PCIe PX-G256M6e Plextor PCIe PX-G512M6e Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM961 MZVPW128HEGM (NVM) Samsung PCIe3 x4 PM961 MZVLW128HEGR (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)

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details: http://www.asrock.com

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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-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C Apacer PCIe3 x4 AP240GZ280 Corsair PCIe3 x4 CSSD-F240GBMP500 Crucial SATA3 CT120M500SSD4 Crucial SATA3 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SATA3 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7 Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF512G7 Kingston SATA3 SM2280S3 Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400-M2280-512G (NVME) PATRIOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-1TM8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512M8PeG Plextor PCIe PX-G256M6e Plextor PCIe PX-G512M6e Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM961 MZVPW128HEGM (NVM) Samsung PCIe3 x4 PM961 MZVLW128HEGR (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME) Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G Team SATA3 TM4PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM4PS4256GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4128GMC105 Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105

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TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 Transcend SATA3 TS256GMTS400 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS600 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-R D WD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for

details: http://www.asrock.com

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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

3.1 Installing Drivers

e Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. e CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the le

“ASRSETUP.EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.

Drivers Menu

e drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the

support CD driver page. Please click Instal l All or follow the order from top to

bottom to install those required drivers. erefore, the drivers you install can work

properly.

Utilities Menu

e Utilities Menu shows the application soware that the motherboard supports.

Click on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to insta ll it.

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3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

ASRock Motherboard Utilit y (A-Tuning) is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite

with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities.

3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

ASRock Motherboard Utilit y (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live

Update & APP Shop. Aer the installation, you will nd the icon “ASRock Mother-

board Utility (A-Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-click the

“ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)“ icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility

(A-Tuning) main menu will pop up.

3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

ere are ve sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu:

Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.

Operation Mode

Choose an operation mode for your computer.

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OC Tweaker

Congurations for overclocking the system.

System Info

View information about the system.

*e System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.

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FAN-Tastic Tuning

Congure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi

to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.

Settings

Congure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto

run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to

be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

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3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

e ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and

downloading soware applications for your ASRock computer. You can quick ly and

easily insta ll various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP

Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply

with a few clicks.

Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility.

*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps f rom the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.

3.3.1 UI Overview

Category Panel

Hot News

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Information Panel

Category Panel: e category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that

when selected the information panel below displays the relative information.

Information Panel: e information panel in the center displays data about the

currently selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks.

Hot News: e hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image

to visit the website of the selected news and know more.

3.3.2 Apps

When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you

to download.

Installing an App

Step 1

Find the app you want to install.

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e most recommended app appears on the le side of the screen. e other various

apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed.

You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not.

- e red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge.

- e green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer.

Step 2

Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app.

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Step 3

If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading.

Step 4

When installation completes, you can nd the green "Installed " icon appears on the

upper right corner.

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To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *e trash icon may not appear for certain apps.

Upgrading an App

You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an

available new version for your app, you will nd the mark of "New Version"

appears below the installed app icon.

Step 1

Click on the app icon to see more details.

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Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers

Installing BIOS or Drivers

When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or

critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.

Step 1

Please check the item information before update. Click on to see more details.

Step 2

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Click to select one or more items you want to update.

Step 3

Click Update to start the update process.

3.3.4 Setting

In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and

determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

on Windows startup.

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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

Audio

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.

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Microphone

Sound

Tracker

Settings

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

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

RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)

RGB_LED1

12V G R B

on the motherboard.

1. Never install the RGB L ED cable in the wrong orie ntation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.

2. Be fore ins talling or remov ing your RGB LED cable, please power o your system and unplug the powe r cord from the power supply. Failure to do so m ay cause damages to motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.

2. e RGB L ED header supports 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

the motherboard.

Addressable RGB LED

strips to the

Addressable LED Header (ADDR_ LED1)

1. Never install the RGB L ED cable in the wrong orie ntation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.

2. Be fore ins talling or remov ing your RGB LED cable, please power o your system and unplug the powe r cord from the power supply. Failure to do so m ay cause damages to motherboard components.

ADDR_LED1

GND

DO_ ADD R

VOU T

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1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.

2. e RGB L ED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/ GND), with a ma ximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length w ithin 2 meters.

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 de scriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your scre en.

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4.2 EZ Mode

e EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ

mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status.

You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed,

DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc.

Press <F6> or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the

screen to switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options.

1 2 3 4 5 6

No. Function

Help

Load UEFI Defaults

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes

Change Language

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

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+ / -

<Tab>

<PGUP>

<PGDN>

<HOME>

<END>

<F1>

<F5>

<F7>

<F9>

<F10>

<F12>

<ESC>

To change option for the selected items

Switch to next function

Go to the previous page

Go to the next page

Go to the top of the screen

Go to the bottom of the screen

To display the General Help Screen

Add / Remove Favorite

Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY

Load optimal default values for all the settings

Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY

Print screen

Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

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4.4 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and

display the system overview.

e availability and location of BIOS settings can be dierent for dierent models and BIOS versions .

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My Favorite

Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items.

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

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CPU Conguration

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.

AVX2 Ratio Oset

AVX2 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.

AVX-512 Ratio Oset

AVX-512 Ratio Oset species a negative oset from the CPU Ratio for AVX-512

workloads. AVX-512 is a more stressful work load that lower the AVX ratio to ensure

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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 Frequency

e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increas-

ing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also aect the clock

speed of other components.

BCLK Spread Spectrum Mode

Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI

tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.

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.

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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.

PVD Ratio Threshold

Select PVD Ratio reshold Value from Range 1 to 40.

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen-

cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating

frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.

Intel Speed Shift Technology

Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shi Technology support. Enabling will expose the

CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-sates.

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

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 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.

Dual Tau Boost

Enable Dual Tau Boost feature. is is only applicable for CMLS 35W/65W/125W

skus. is item is only supported with processors with Cong TDP support.

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.

Unlimited Current Limit

To unlock voltage regulator current limit completely, you can set this option to

Enabled.

CPU Core Current Limit

Congure the current limit of the CPU core. A lower limit can protect the CPU and

save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.

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System Agent Current Limit

Congure the current limit of the system agent. 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.

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

Load XMP Setting

Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard

specications.

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.

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DRAM Gear Mode

Gear2 mode doubled the ratio in memory controller, and it is good for high

frequency.

System Agent Geyserville

Congure System Agent Geyserville (SA GV) settings.

BCLK Frequency

Congure the BCLK Frequency.

Primary Timing

CAS# Latency (tCL)

e time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data

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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,

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.

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Read to Precharge (tRTP)

e number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre-

charge command to the same rank.

Four Activate Window (tFAW)

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

Turn Around Timing Optimization

Auto is enabled in general case.

tRDRD_sg

Congure between module read to read delay.

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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.

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

Round Trip Timing Optimization

Auto is enabled in general case.

Rx FiF0 Delay Oset

Congure Rx FIF0 Delay Oset.

Initial RTL (A1 Rank1)

Congure round trip latency initial value.

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Initial RTL (A1 Rank2)

Congure round trip latency initial value.

Initial RTL (B1 Rank1)

Congure round trip latency initial value.

Initial RTL (B1 Rank2)

Congure round trip latency initial value.

RTL (A1 Rank1)

Congure round trip latency.

RTL (A1 Rank2)

Congure round trip latency.

RTL (B1 Rank1)

Congure round trip latency.

RTL (B1 Rank2)

Congure round trip latency.

ODT Setting

ODT WR (A1)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A1.

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ODT WR (B1)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B1.

ODT NOM (A1)

Use this to change ODT (CH A1) 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 PARK (A1)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A1.

ODT PARK (B1)

Congure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B1.

Advanced Setting

ASRock Timing Optimization

Congure the fast path through the MRC.

ASRock Second Timing Optimization

Congure the second fast path through the MRC.

Memory Training Mode

Congure the Training Memory Mode.

Realtime Memory Timing

Congure the realtime memory timings.

[Enabled] e system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes aer

MRC_DONE.

Reset for MRC Failed

Reset system aer MRC training is failed.

Train on Warm Boot

When enabled, memory training will be executed when warm boot.

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MRC Fast Boot

Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.

Voltage Conguration

Voltage Mode

[OC]: Larger range voltage for overclocking.

[STABLE]: Smaller range voltage for stable system.

CPU Core/Cache Voltage

Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator.

CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration

CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU Core/Cache voltage

droop when the system is under heavy loading.

CPU GT Voltage

Congure the voltage for the integrated GPU.

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CPU GT Load-Line Calibration

GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU voltage droop when the

system is under heav y load.

VCCSA Voltage

Congure the voltage for the VCCSA.

VCCSA Load-Line Calibration

VCCSA Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated VCCSA voltage droop when

the system is under heavy load.

DRAM Voltage

Use this to congure DRAM Voltage. e default value is [Auto].

VCCIO Voltage

Congure the voltage for the VCCIO.

CPU Standby Voltage

Congure the voltage for the CPU Standby.

VCCIN AUX Voltage

Congure the voltage for the VCCIN AUX.

DRAM Activating Power Supply

Congure the voltage for the DRAM Activating Power Supply.

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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.

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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.

AVX Conguration

AVX2 Voltage Guardband Scale Factor

AVX2 Voltage Guardband Scale Factor controls the voltage guardband applied to

AVX2 workloads. A value > 1.00 will increase the voltage guardband, and < 1.00

will decrease the voltage guardband.

AVX-512 Voltage Guardband Scale Factor

AVX-512 Voltage Guardband Scale Factor controls the voltage guardband applied

to AVX-512 workloads. A value > 1.00 will increase the voltage guardband, and < 1.00

will decrease the voltage guardband.

Save User Default

Type a prole name and press enter to save your settings as user default.

Load User Default

Load previously saved user defaults.

Save User UEFI Setup Prole to Disk

It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user prole to disk.

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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, 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 C6 and

C7 all enabled for better power saving.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.

CPU C6 State Support

Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.

CPU C7 State Support

Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.

Package C State Support

Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.

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CFG Lock

is item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.

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 AVX/AVX2

Enable/Disable the Intel AVX and AVX2 Instructions. is is applicable for Big

Core only.

Intel AVX-512

Enable/Disable the Intel AVX-512 (a.k.a. AVX3) Instructions. is is applicable for

Big Core only.

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.

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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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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).

Realtek RTL8125BG

Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Dragon RTL8125BG).

Onboard HD Audio

Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and

automatically disable it when a sound card is installed.

Front Panel

Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs.

Onboard WAN Device

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

4.6.5 USB Conguration

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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4.6.6 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.

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UEFI Tech Service

Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup

network conguration before using UEFI Tech Service.

Easy RAID Installer

Easy R AID Installer helps you to copy the R AID driver from the support CD to

your USB storage device. Aer copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to

RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.

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

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UEFI.

Intel MEI Flash

Starts BIOS recovery ash.

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.

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Internet Setting

Enable or disable sound eects in the setup utility.

UEFI Download Server

Select a server to download the UEFI rmware.

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.

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Fan Tuning

Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.

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 1 Step Up.

CPU Fan 1 Step Down

Set the value of CPU Fan 1 Step Down.

CHA_FAN1 / W_PUMP Switch

Select Chassis Fan 1 or Water Pump mode.

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Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 1.

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures

and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1.

Chassis Fan 1 Step Up

Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Up.

Chassis Fan 1 Step Down

Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Down.

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures

and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2.

Chassis Fan 2 Step Up

Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Up.

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Chassis Fan 2 Step Down

Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Down.

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.

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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.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Congure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores

the default settings.

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

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

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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.

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy

only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not

execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.

Other PCI Device ROM Priority

For PCI devices other than Network. Mass storage or Video denes which OpROM

to launch.

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4.11 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option the following message, “Save conguration changes

and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP

UTILITY.

Z590M-ITX/ax

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.

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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Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://ww w.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer

for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request

form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp

ASRock Incorporation

2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,

Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

Bijsterhuizen 11-11

6546 AR Nijmegen

e Netherlands

Phone: +31-24-345-44-33

Fax: +31-24-345-44-38

ASRock America, Inc.

13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

U.S.A.

Phone: +1-909-590-8308

Fax: +1-909-590-1026

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Responsible Party Name:

Address:

Phone/Fax No:

hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Motherboard

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

ASRock Incorporation

13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

+1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026

Model Number :

Conforms to the following specications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

Z590M-ITX/ax

is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) is device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

James

Representative Person’s Name:

Signature :

Date :

May 12, 2017

EU Declaration of Conformity

EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

For the following equipment:

Motherboard

(Product Name)

Z590M-ITX/ax / ASRock

(Model Designation / Trade Name)

ASRock Incorporation

(Manufacturer Name)

2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

(Manufacturer Address)

☐ EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B EN 55024:2010/A1:2015

ڛ EN 55032:2012+AC:2013 Class B ڛ ڛ EN 61000-3-2:2014

RED—Directive 2014/53/EU

EN 300 328 V2.1.1 EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1

☐ ☐

EN 301 893 V2.1.1 ☐ EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1

☐ EN 300 220 V3.1.1

☐

LVD —Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

☐

EN 60950-1 : 2011+ A2: 2013 ☐ EN 60950-1 : 2006/A12: 2011

ڛ RoHS — Directive 2011/65/EU ڛ CE marking

(EU conformity marking)

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

(Company Name)

Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen e Netherlands

(Company Address)

Person responsible for making this declaration:

EN 61000-3-3:2013

(Name, Surname)

A.V.P

(Position / Title)

January 29, 2021

(Date)

P/N: 15G062274000AK V1.0

Asrock Z590M-ITX/ax User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.1 Package Contents

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.4 I/O Panel

1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Installing the CPU

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot)

2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

3.1 Installing Drivers

3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

3.3.1 UI Overview

3.3.2 Apps

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers

3.3.4 Setting

3.4 Nahimic Audio

3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY

4.1 Introduction

4.2 EZ Mode

4.3 Advanced Mode

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar

4.3.2 Navigation Keys

4.4 Main Screen

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen

4.6 Advanced Screen

4.6.6 Trusted Computing

4.7 Tools

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

4.9 Security Screen

4.10 Boot Screen

4.11 Exit Screen