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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specifications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 7

1.4 I/O Panel 9

Chapter 2 Installation 11
2.1 Installing the CPU 12

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 18

2.5 Jumpers Setup 19

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20

2.7 CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide 25

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireX TM-Ready Graphics Cards 25

2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 27

2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 28

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31

3.1 Installing Drivers 31

3.2 A-Tuning 32

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 32

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 32

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 35

3.3.1 UI Overview 35

3.3.2 Apps 36

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 39

3.3.4 Setting 40

3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows 7 Installation 41

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 44

4.1 Introduction 44

4.2 EZ Mode 45

4.3 Advanced Mode 46

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 46

4.3.2 Navigation Keys 47

4.4 Main Screen 48

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 49

4.6 Advanced Screen 56

4.6.1 CPU Configuration 57

4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 59

4.6.3 Storage Configuration 62

4.6.4 Intel Thunderbolt 63

4.6.5 Super IO Configuration 64

4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 65

4.6.7 USB Configuration 67

4.6.8 Trusted Computing 68

4.7 Tools 69

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 72

4.9 Security Screen 75

4.10 Boot Screen 76

4.11 Exit Screen 79

 Z270 Pro4

Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z270 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRocks consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRocks 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
ASRocks 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 ASRocks
website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z270 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
ASRock Z270 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Z270 Pro4 Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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Platform ATX Form Factor

CPU Supports 7th and 6th Generation Intel CoreTM i7/i5/i3/

Pentium/Celeron Processors (Socket 1151)
Digi Power design
8 Power Phase design
Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPUs
Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking

Chipset Intel Z270

Memory Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR4 3733+(OC)*/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)
/2800(OC)/2400**/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
* 3733+(OC) memory frequency can only be achieved when a
single memory module is installed (Single channel memory).
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
** 7th Gen Intel CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel
CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133.
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
15 Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

Expansion 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2: x16 mode; PCIE4: x4
Slot mode)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* If PCIE5 slot or PCI slot is occupied, PCIE4 slot will run at x2
mode.
3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)
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1 x PCI Slot
Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module

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Graphics Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs

can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
Supports Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel Quick
Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full
HW Encode1, Intel InTruTM 3D, Intel Clear Video HD
Technology, Intel InsiderTM, Intel HD Graphics
Gen9 LP, DX11.3, DX12
HWAEncode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b, VP9, HEVC 10b (For
7th Gen Intel CPU)
HWA Encode/Decode: VP8 , HEVC 8b; GPU/SWEncode/
Decode: VP9, HEVC 10b (For 6th Gen Intel CPU)
Max. shared memory 1024MB
* The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different
operating systems.
Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
Supports Triple Monitor
Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz
Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port
(Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports
Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D
and HDMI Ports

Audio 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892

Audio Codec)
* To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD
front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio
feature through the audio driver.
Premium Blu-ray Audio support
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Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)

ELNA Audio Caps

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 LAN Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Giga PHY Intel I219V
Supports Wake-On-LAN
Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection)
Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
Supports PXE

Rear Panel 2 x Antenna Ports

I/O 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
1 x D-Sub Port
1 x DVI-D Port
1 x HDMI Port
5 x USB 3.0 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock
Full Spike Protection))
1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock
Full Spike Protection))
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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

RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology
15 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and
Hot Plug*
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will
be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will
be disabled.
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports type
2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports type
2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
** Supports Intel OptaneTM Technology
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** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

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Connector 1 x COM Port Header

1 x TPM Header
1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
* The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum
1A (12W) fan power.
2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con-
trol)
1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin)
(Smart Fan Speed Control)
* The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water
cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.
* CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin)
1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (10-pin)
* Only one Thunderbolt AIC Card is supported.
3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 5 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports
ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

BIOS AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

Feature ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
SMBIOS 2.7 Support
CPU, GT_CPU, DRAM, VPP, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST,
VCCSA, VCCPLL Voltage Multi-adjustment

Hardware CPU / Chassis / Chassis Optional/Water Pump temperature

Monitor sensing
CPU / Chassis / Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Tachom-
eter
CPU / Chassis / Chassis Optional/Water Pump Quiet Fan
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(Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature)

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 CPU / Chassis / Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan multi-
speed control
CASE OPEN detection
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM,
VPP, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA, VCCST

OS Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit (For 7th Gen Intel CPU)

Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-
bit (For 6th Gen Intel CPU)
* To install Windows 7 OS, a modified installation disk with
xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required. Please refer to
page 41 for more detailed instructions.
* For the updated Windows 10 driver, please visit ASRocks
website for details: http://www.asrock.com

Certifica- FCC, CE, WHQL, RCM, BSMI

tions 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 systems 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

1 2 3 4

CPU_FAN1

5
B: USB3_2
T: USB3_1
USB 3.0

Keyboard
/Mouse

PS2

ATX12V1
VGA1
DVI1

DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
HDMI1

ATXPWR1
USB 3.0
T:USB3_TA_1
B: USB3_TC_1 6

USB 3.0
Top:
T: USB_1 RJ-45
B: USB_2

CHA_FAN2
M2_3
LINE IN
Top:
MIC IN
Bottom:

FRONT
Center:

Ultra M.2
PCIe Gen3 x4

USB3_3_4
NUT1
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Z270 Pro4
M2_1

PCIE1 Ct1 Ct2 Ct3 Ct4 1

Front USB 3.0 SATA_5
8
SATA_4

PCI Express 3.0

PCIE2 9
10
SATA_3
SATA_2

11
CMOS
Battery
Intel 12
SATA_1
SATA_0

Z270
PCIE3 13

RoHS

PCIE4
TB 1 T B2
1
27 1

26
M2_2

PCIE5
Ct5 Ct6 Ct7 Ct8

PCI1
BIOS
COM1 USB_5_6 USB_3_4
ROM
CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP
HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 CHA_FAN1
SPK_PLED1 PLED PWRBTN
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1
CI1 CLRMOS1 USB_7 1 1 PANEL1
1 1 1 1
1 1 1
HDLED RESET

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 No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
14 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
16 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7)
21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
23 TPM Header (TPMS1)
24 COM Port Header (COM1)
25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
26 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2)
27 Thunderbolt AIC Header (TB1)
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1.4 I/O Panel

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1 2 3 4 6

13 12 11 10 9 8 7

No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB_1_2)
2 D-Sub Port 9 USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB3_TC_1)
3 USB 3.0 Port (USB3_TA_1) 10 HDMI Port
4 LAN RJ-45 Port* 11 DVI-D Port
5 Line In (Light Blue)** 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)
6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 13 Antenna Ports
7 Microphone (Pink)**

* 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

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
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 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-
channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Please set Speaker Configuration to 7.1 Speakerin the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration:

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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 Z270 Pro4

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 motherboards 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 over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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 2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap
is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the
socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the 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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 Z270 Pro4

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

1 2

N
FA
U_
CP

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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 DDR4_B2

1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated
3 Populated Populated Populated Populated

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 and PCI Express Slots)
There is I PCI slot and 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.

PCI slot:

The PCI1 is used to install expansion cards that have 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE2 PCIE4
PCIe Slot Configurations
Single Graphics Card x16 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

x16 x4
CrossFireXTM Mode

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboards
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using mul-
tiple graphics cards.
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 Z270 Pro4

2.5 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. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are Short
when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRMOS1)
(see p.7, No. 21) Default Clear CMOS

CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right after you update the BIOS. 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. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed.

If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option
Clear Status to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
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 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.

System Panel Header PLED+ Connect the power

PLED-
(9-pin PANEL1) PWRBTN#
GND
switch, reset switch and
(see p.7, No. 14) system status indicator on
1
GND
the chassis to this header
RESET#
GND according to the pin
HDLED-
HDLED+ assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to
turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart
the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when
the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep
state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists
of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire
assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Power LED and Speaker SPEAKER Please connect the

DUMMY
Header DUMMY
chassis power LED and
(7-pin SPK_PLED1) +5V the chassis speaker to this
(see p.7, No. 15) header.
1

PLED+
PLED+
PLED-

Serial ATA3 Connectors These six SATA3

SATA_4

SATA_5
(SATA3_0: connectors support SATA
see p.7, No. 13) data cables for internal
(SATA3_1: storage devices with up to
see p.7, No. 12) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
SATA_2

SATA_3

(SATA3_2:
* If M2_1 is occupied by
see p.7, No. 11)
a SATA-type M.2 device,
(SATA3_3:
SATA_0

SATA_1

SATA3_5 will be disabled.

see p.7, No. 10)
(SATA3_4: * If M2_2 is occupied by
see p.7, No. 9) a SATA-type M.2 device,
(SATA3_5: SATA3_0 will be disabled.
see p.7, No. 8)

USB 2.0 Headers There are two USB

(9-pin USB_3_4) USB_PWR
P-
2.0 headers on this
P+
(see p.7, No. 18) GND
DUMMY
motherboard. Each USB
(9-pin USB_5_6) 2.0 header can support
(see p.7, No. 19) 1
GND
two ports.
P+
P-
USB_PWR

USB 2.0 Header There is one USB

(4-pin USB_7) 2.0 header on this
1
(see p.7, No. 20) GND motherboard. Each header
P+
P-
USB_PWR can support one port.
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 USB 3.0 Header Vbus
Vbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
Besides six USB 3.0 ports
(19-pin USB3_3_4) IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PA_SSRX+
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
on the I/O panel, there
(see p.7, No. 7) GND
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
is one header on this
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
GND
IntA_PB_D-
motherboard. Each USB
IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
3.0 header can support
1
two ports.

GND
Front Panel Audio Header PRESENCE#
MIC_RET This header is for
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) connecting audio devices
OUT_RET

(see p.7, No. 25) 1

to the front audio panel.
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis
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 AC97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by
the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect 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 dont need to
connect them for the AC97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel
and adjust Recording Volume.

Chassis Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
to the fan connectors and
(see p.7, No. 17) CHA_FAN_SPEED match the black wire to
FAN_VOLTAGE
(4-pin CHA_FAN2) GND the ground pin.
(see p.7, No. 2)
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Chassis Fan / Waterpump Please connect fan cables

Fan Connector to the fan connectors and
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/W_ CHA_FAN_SPEED
match the black wire to
PUMP) FAN_VOLTAGE the ground pin.
GND
(see p.7, No. 16)

CPU Fan Connector FAN_VOLTAGE This motherboard pro-

CPU_FAN_SPEED
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(see p.7, No. 5) (Quiet Fan) connector.
1 2 3 4
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.

1 13
ATX Power Connector This motherboard pro-
(24-pin ATXPWR1) vides a 24-pin ATX power
(see p.7, No. 6) connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
12 24
13.

ATX 12V Power This motherboard pro-

8 5
Connector vides an 8-pin ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1) power connector. To use a
4 1
(see p.7, No. 1) 4-pin ATX power supply,
please plug it along Pin 1
and Pin 5.

Serial Port Header RRXD1

DDTR#1 This COM1 header
DDSR#1
(9-pin COM1) CCTS#1
supports a serial port
(see p.7, No. 24) 1 module.
RRI#1
RRTS#1
GND
TTXD1
DDCD#1
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 Chassis Intrusion Header 1 This motherboard supports
(2-pin CI1) GND CASE OPEN detection feature
Signal
(see p.7, No. 22) that detects if the chassis cove
has been removed. This feature
requires a chassis with chassis
intrusion detection design.

TPM Header This connector supports Trusted

SMB_DATA_MAIN
SMB_CLK_MAIN
(17-pin TPMS1) Platform Module (TPM) system,

S_PWRDWN#
SERIRQ#
(see p.7, No. 23) LAD2 which can securely store keys,
LAD1
GND

GND

GND
digital certificates, passwords,
and data. A TPM system also
1
helps enhance network security,
PCIRST#

+3VSB
PCICLK

LAD3
FRAME

+3V
LAD0

GND

protects digital identities, and

ensures platform integrity.

Thunderbolt AIC 1 Please connect a Thunderbolt

Connector add-in card (AIC) to this
(5-pin TB2) connector via the GPIO cable.
(see p.7, No. 26)

Thunderbolt AIC Header PA_DPSRC_HPD Please connect a Thunderbolt

I2C_MASTER_DATA
(10-pin TB1) I2C_MASTER_CLK
add-in card (AIC) to this
(see p.7, No. 27) PA_PPS_INT# connector via the GPIO cable.
GND

1
GND
SLP_S5#
SLP_S3#
CIO Plug Event
Force Power
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2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you
to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.

1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD
certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology.
Download the drivers from the AMDs website: www.amd.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power your system requires. It is recommended to use a AMD certified PSU. Please
refer to the AMDs website for details.
4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will
operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
5. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFi-
reXTM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing
a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics
cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided
with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please
refer to your graphics card vendor for
details.)
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Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the
monitor connector or the DVI connec-
tor of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE2 slot.
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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1
Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2
Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility

to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please
check AMDs website for AMD driver updates.

Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMDs website for details.

Step 4
Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control
AMD Catalyst Control Center Center icon in the Windows system tray.

Step 5
In the left pane, click Performance and
then AMD CrossFireXTM . Then select
Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
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 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
The 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. The Ultra M.2
Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2) support SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module
up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled.

* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

5 Step 2
4
3 Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.
2
1

E D C B A

No. 1 2 3 4
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280
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Step 3

Move the standoff based on the

module type and length.
The standoff is placed at the nut
E D C B A location D by default. Skip Step 3
and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you
are going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the standoff by
hand.

Step 4

Peel off the yellow protective film on

the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
E D C B A
standoff into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.

Step 5

Align and gently insert the M.2

(NGFF) SSD module into the M.2
C B A
slot. Please be aware that the M.2
(NGFF) SSD module only fits in one
orientation.

E D C B A

Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
E D NUT2 NUT1
as this might damage the module.
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 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List
Vendor Size Interface Length P/N
ADATA 128GB SATA3 2280 AXNS381E-128GM-B
ADATA 256GB SATA3 2280 AXNS381E-256GM-B
ADATA 32GB SATA3 2230 AXNS330E-32GM-B
Crucial 120GB SATA3 2280 CT120M500SSD4
Crucial 240GB SATA3 2280 CT240M500SSD4
Intel 80GB SATA3 2280 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G
Intel 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SSDPEKKF256G7
Intel 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SSDPEKKF512G7
Kingston 120GB SATA3 2280 SM2280S3
Kingston 480GB PCIe2 x4 2280 SH2280S3/480G
OCZ 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 RVD400 -M2280-512G (NVME)
Plextor 128GB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-128M8PeG
Plextor 1TB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-1TM8PeG
Plextor 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-256M8PeG
Plextor 256GB PCIe 2280 PX-G256M6e
Plextor 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-512M8PeG
Plextor 512GB PCIe 2280 PX-G512M6e
Samsung 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL)
Samsung 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL)
Samsung 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung 512GB PCIe x4 2280 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL)
SanDisk 128GB PCIe 2260 SD6PP4M-128G
SanDisk 256GB PCIe 2260 SD6PP4M-256G
Team 128GB SATA3 2242 TM4PS4128GMC105
Team 128GB SATA3 2280 TM8PS4128GMC105
Team 256GB SATA3 2280 TM8PS4256GMC105
Team 256GB SATA3 2242 TM4PS4256GMC105
Transcend 256GB SATA3 2242 TS256GMTS400
Transcend 512GB SATA3 2260 TS512GMTS600
Transcend 512GB SATA3 2280 TS512GMTS800
V-Color 120GB SATA3 2280 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD
V-Color 240GB SATA3 2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD
V-Color 240GB SATA3 2280 VSM100-240G-2280

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
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboards features.

Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The 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 file
ASRSETUP.EXE in the Support CD to display the menu.

Drivers Menu
The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the
support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to
bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.

Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot
fix provided by Microsoft.
KB2720599: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us

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A-Tuning is ASRocks multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities.

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning

A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the
installation, you will find the icon A-Tuning on your desktop. Double-click the
A-Tuning icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning

There are six sections in 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
Configurations for overclocking the system.

System Info
View information about the system.
*The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.

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Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift
to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.

Settings
Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you
want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.
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3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and
downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly
and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock 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 from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.

3.3.1 UI Overview
Category Panel Hot News

Information Panel

Category Panel: The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that
when selected the information panel below displays the relative information.

Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the
currently selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks.
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Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image
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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.

The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The 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.

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

- The 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 fi nd the green "Installed" icon appears on the
upper right corner.

To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon .

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You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an
available new version for your app, you will fi nd the mark of "New Version"
appears below the installed app icon.

Step 1
Click on the app icon to see more details.

Step 2

Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers

Installing BIOS or Drivers

When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or
critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.

Step 1

Please check the item information before update. Click on to see more details.
Step 2

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

Step 3

Click Update to start the update process.

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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 Enabling USB Ports for Windows 7 Installation

Intel new processors have removed removed their support for the Enhanced Host
Controller Interface (EHCI USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller
Interface (XHCI USB3.0). Due to that fact that XHCI is not included in the
Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may find it difficult to install Windows 7 operating
system because the USB ports on their motherboard wont work. In order for the
USB ports to function properly, please create a Windows 7 installation disk with
the Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO
file.

Requirements
A Windows 7 installation disk or USB drive
USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website)
A Windows PC
Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website)

Scenarios
You have an ODD and PS/2 ports:
If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer,
you can skip the instructions below and go ahead to install Windows 7 OS.

Youve got nothing:

If you do not have an optical disc drive, please find another computer and follow the
instructions below to create a new ISO file with the Win7 USB Patcher. Then use the new
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Step 1
Insert the Windows 7 installation disk or USB drive to your system.

Step 2
Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it.

Step 3
Select the Win7 Folder from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture
below.

Step 4
Select the USB Driver Folder by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below.
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Step 5
Select where to save the ISO file by pressing the red circle as shown as the picture below.

Step 6
If you want to burn the patched image to a CD, please check Burn Image and select Target
Device to Burn. If not, the patched ISO image will be exported to the destination selected
in Step5. Then Press Start to proceed.

Step 7
Now you are able to install Windows 7 on processors with the new burned CD. Or please
use the patched ISO image to make an OS USB drive to install the OS.

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4.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your
system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right
after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will
continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after
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 off
and then back on.

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens
and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you
see on your screen.
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4.2 EZ Mode
The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ
mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the systems 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.

No. Function
1 Help
2 Load UEFI Defaults
3 Save Changes and Exit
4 Discard Changes
5 Change Language
6 Switch to Advanced Mode
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The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to
the following sections for the detailed configurations.

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

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main For setting system time/date information

OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations

Advanced For advanced system configurations

Tool Useful tools

H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status

Security For security settings

Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority

Exit 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

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Tab> Switch to next function

<PGUP> Go to the previous page

<PGDN> Go to the next page

<HOME> Go to the top of the screen

<END> Go to the bottom of the screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F5> Add / Remove Favorite

<F7> Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY

<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY

<F12> Print screen

<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

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When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.

Favorite
Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items.
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4.5 OC Tweaker Screen

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

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens
and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you
see on your screen.

CPU Configuration
Boot Performance Mode
Default is Max Non-Turbo performance mode. It will keep cpu Flex-ratio till OS
handoff. Max Battery mode will set CPU ratio as x8 till OS handoff. This option is
suggested for BCLK overclocking.

FCLK Frequency
Configure the FCLK Frequency.

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen-
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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 Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the
CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-sates.

Long Duration Power Limit

Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU
ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and
save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.

Long Duration Maintained

Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long
Duration Power Limit is exceeded.

Short Duration Power Limit

Configure 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.

System Agent Current Limit

Configure the current limit of the system agent. A lower limit can protect the CPU
and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.

CPU Core Current Limit

Configure the current limit of the CPU core. A lower limit can protect the CPU and
save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.

GT Slice Current Limit

Configure 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 Configuration
DRAM Tweaker
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Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and
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DRAM Timing Configuration

DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

Primary Timing
CAS# Latency (tCL)
The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data
in response.

RAS# to CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) O

RAS# to CAS# Delay : The number of clock cycles required between the opening of
a row of memory and accessing columns within it.
Row Precharge: The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the
precharge command and opening the next row.

RAS# Active Time (tRAS)

The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the
precharge command.

Command Rate (CR)

The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can
be issued.

Secondary Timing
Write Recovery Time (tWR)
The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation,
before an active bank can be precharged.

Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC)

The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to
the same rank.

RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_L)

The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same
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RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_S)

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Write to Read Delay (tWTR_L)

The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to
the same internal bank.

Write to Read Delay (tWTR_S)

The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to
the same internal bank.

Read to Precharge (tRTP)

The number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre-
charge command to the same rank.

Four Activate Window (tFAW)

The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank.

CAS Write Latency (tCWL)

Configure CAS Write Latency.

Third Timing
tREFI
Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.

tCKE
Configure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh
command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.

tRDRD_sg
Configure between module read to read delay.

tRDRD_dg
Configure between module read to read delay.

tRDRD_dr
Configure between module read to read delay.
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tRDWR_sg
Configure between module read to write delay.

tRDWR_dg
Configure between module read to write delay.

tRDWR_dr
Configure between module read to write delay.

tRDWR_dd
Configure between module read to write delay.

tWRRD_sg
Configure between module write to read delay.

tWRRD_dg
Configure between module write to read delay.

tWRRD_dr
Configure between module write to read delay.

tWRRD_dd
Configure between module write to read delay.

tWRWR_sg
Configure between module write to write delay.

tWRWR_dg
Configure between module write to write delay.

tWRWR_dr
Configure between module write to write delay.

tWRWR_dd
Configure between module write to write delay.

Advanced Setting
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MRC Fast Boot

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

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CPU Vcore Voltage
Configure the voltage for the CPU Vcore.

CPU Load-Line Calibration

CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is
under heavy load.

GT Voltage
Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU.

GT Load-Line Calibration
GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent GT voltage droop when the system is under
heavy load.

DRAM Voltage
Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM Activating Power Supply

Configure the voltage for the DRAM Activating Power Supply.

PCH +1.0 Voltage

Configure the chipset voltage (1.0V).

VCCIO Voltage
Configure the voltage for the VCCIO.

VCCST Voltage
Configure the voltage for the VCCST.

VCCSA Voltage
Configure the voltage for the VCCSA.

CPU Internal PLL Voltage

Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9- 15 steps will helps CPU PLL to
lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For example: 1.020V
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- 1.125V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be different on each proces-
sor. User has to find the best value for your own processor. CPU Vcore Voltage must
higher than CPU Internal PLL Voltage, or your processor will hang.

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Save User Default

Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default.

Load User Default

Load previously saved user defaults.

Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk

Save current UEFI settings as an user default profile to disk.

Load User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk

Load previously saved user defaults from the disk.

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In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunder-
bolt, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted
Computing.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

UEFI Configuration
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,
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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 Configuration

Intel Hyper Threading Technology

Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so
that the overall performance on threaded software is improved.

Active Processor Cores

Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

CPU C States Support

Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6
and C7 all enabled for better power saving.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

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

CPU C3 State Support

Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption.

CPU C6 State Support

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Enable C6 sleep state for lower power consumption.

CPU C7 State Support

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Package C State Support

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

CFG Lock
This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.

CPU Thermal Throttling

Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat-
ing.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can
function as multiple virtual systems.

Hardware Prefetcher
Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better
performance.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently
requested cache line. Enable for better performance.

Software Guard Extensions (SGX)

Use this item to enable or disable Software Controlled Software Guard Extensions
(SGX).
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4.6.2 Chipset Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter

Select a primary VGA.

Top of Lower Usable DRAM

Set the maximum value of TOLUD. Set this item to Dynamic to allow TOLUD to
adjust automatically based on the largest MMIO length of the installed graphic
controller.

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.

PCIE1 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE1.

PCIE2 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE2.
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PCIE3 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE3.

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Select the link speed for PCIE4.

PCIE5 Link Speed

Select the link speed for PCIE5.

PCI Express Native Control

Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS.

PCIE ASPM Support

This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices.

PCH PCIE ASPM Support

This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices.

DMI ASPM Support

This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link.

PCH DMI ASPM Support

This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices.

IOAPIC 24-119 Entries

Enables/Disables IOAPIC 24-119 Entries. IRQ24-119 may be used by PCH devices.
Disabling those interrupts may cause certain devices failure.

Share Memory
Configure 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.

Onboard LAN
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.
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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.

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Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs.

Riser Card Support

Enable/disable the support of riser card.

WAN Radio
Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity.

Deep Sleep
Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will
remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start
to boot up when the power recovers.

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SATA Controller(s)
Enable/disable the SATA controllers.

SATA Controller Speed

Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support.

SATA Mode Selection

AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.

Intel RST Premium (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 Technology. It is a
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monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various
indicators of reliability.

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4.6.4 Intel Thunderbolt

Intel Thunderbolt Technology

Enable or disable the Intel Thunderbolt function.

Security Level
Select Legacy to skip the Windows certification checking process for Thunderbolt
devices. Select Unique ID for checking the Windows certification, and show
warning messages if the devices aren't certified. Or select DP++ to support DP 1.2.
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Serial Port
Enable or disable the Serial port.

Serial Port Address

Select the address of the Serial port.

PS2 Y-Cable
Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
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4.6.6 ACPI Configuration

Suspend to RAM
Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI
S3 power saving.

ACPI HEPT Table

Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard.

PCIE/PCI Devices Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE/PCI device and enable wake on LAN.

Ring-In Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.

RTC Alarm Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let
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USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller.

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Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.
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4.6.7 USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support

Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB
compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI
Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux
operating systems only.

PS/2 Simulator
Enable the support of I/O port 60h/64h emulation. This should be enabled for the
complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.
*Enable this option if you install Windows 7.

XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI
ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
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Security Device Support

Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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4.7 Tools

System Browser
ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices
connected.

UEFI Tech Service

Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup
network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.

Easy RAID Installer

Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to
your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to
RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.

Easy Driver Installer

For users that dont have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support
CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver
to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other
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Boot Manager is specifically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform
users to easily customize and manage the boot menu.
*Please connect more than one boot devices to use this tool.

Boot Manager
Enable/disable the Boot Manager.

Boot Manager Timeout

Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout.

Timeout Seconds
Configure the number of seconds to wait for the Boot Manager.

Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.

Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto

ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version
from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet
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Flash.
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Network Configuration
Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.

Internet Setting
Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.

UEFI Download Server

Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.

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This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan
speed and voltage.

Fan Tuning
Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.

Fan-Tastic Tuning
Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, 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 Fans, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU Fan Step Up

The Vaule of CPU Fan Step Up

CPU Fan Step Down

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The Vaule of CPU Fan Step Down

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

Select a fan mode for Fans, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and

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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

The Vaule of Chassis Fan Step Up

Chassis Fan 1 Step Down

The Vaule of Chassis Fan Step Down

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

Select a fan mode for Fans, 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

The Vaule of Chassis Fan Step Up

Chassis Fan 2 Step Down

The Vaule of Chassis Fan Step Down

CHA_FAN3 / W_PUMP Switch

Switch CHA_FAN3 / W_PUMP header function

Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode

Select DC/PWM mode for Chassis Fan 3.

Chassis Fan 3 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3.
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Over Temperature Protection

When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts
down when the motherboard is overheated.

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Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been
removed.
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4.9 Security Screen

In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
You may also clear the user password.

Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator
has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and
press enter to remove the password.

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 Windows 8.1 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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This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the
boot settings and the boot priority.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.

Setup Prompt Timeout

Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key.

Bootup Num-Lock
Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up.

Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please
note that a buzzer is needed.

Full Screen Logo

Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages.
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AddOn ROM Display

Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the
AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.

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Boot Failure Message

If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores
the default settings.

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless
youre running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1 64-bit and all of your
devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.

Launch PXE OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not
execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not
execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.
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Launch Video OpROM Policy

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

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4.11 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option the following message, Save configuration changes
and exit setup? will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option the following message, Discard changes and exit
setup? will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving
any changes.

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 all options. The F9 key can be used for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell.
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