ASROCK Z690 PG Riptide Operation & User’s Manual

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1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Graphics Card Holder 11 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 19 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.6 Smart Switches 26 2.7 Post Status Checker 28 2.8 CrossFireX TM Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide 29 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 32 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 34 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 38 2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 41 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 45 3.1 Installing Drivers 45

46 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 46 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 46 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 49 3.3.1 UI Overview 49 3.3.2 Apps 50 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 53 3.3.4 Setting 54 3.4 Nahimic Audio 55 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 56 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 59 4.1 Introduction 59 4.2 EZ Mode 60 4.3 Advanced Mode 61 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 61 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 62 4.4 Main Screen 63 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 64 4.6 Advanced Screen 79 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 80 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 82 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 85 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 87

88 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 89 4.6.7 USB Configuration 90 4.6.8 Trusted Computing 91 4.7 Tools 93 4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 95 4.9 Security Screen 99 4.10 Boot Screen 100 4.11 Exit Screen 103

Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z690 PG Riptide motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z690 PG Riptide Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z690 PG Riptide Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z690 PG Riptide Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 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 modi­ fications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother­ board, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

• Solid Capacitor design • 2oz Copper PCB CPU • Supports 12 th Gen Intel® Core TM Processors (LGA1700) • Digi Power design • 13 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology Chipset • Intel ® Z690 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4800+(OC)* * Supports DDR4 3200 natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non- ECC mode) • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 Expansion Slot • 2 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen5x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen5x16 (PCIE1) / Gen4x4 (PCIE3))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 3 x PCIe Gen3x1 Slots • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX TM and CrossFireX TM • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® X e Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)

• Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz • Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible Port Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection • Gold Audio Jacks • Nahimic Audio LAN • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s • Killer® E3100G • Supports Killer LAN Software • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 3 x Antenna Mounting Points • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection) * USB3_1 is from Intel® Z690; USB3_2 is from ASMedia ASM3042. * USB3_1_2 are the Lightning Gaming Ports. • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes** ** Supports Intel® Optane TM Technology (M2_2 and M2_3 only) ** Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe stor­ age devices Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 3 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. * CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP 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 (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Clear CMOS Button BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU Core/Cache Load-Line, CPU GT, CPU GT Load-Line, DRAM, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH, VCCIN AUX, +1.8V PROC, +1.05V PROC Voltage Multi- adjustment Hardware Monitor • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera­ ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/ Water Pump Fans • Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, DRAM, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH, VCCIN AUX, VCCSA, +1.05V PROC, +12V, +5V, +3.3V OS • Microsoft® Windows® 11 / 10 64-bit Certifica­ tions • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATX12V1 ATX12V2 ATXPWR1 PCIE1 Top: 2.5G LAN Top: Central/Bass Center: REAR SPK Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN PANEL1 1 1 SPK_PLED1 1 HD_AUDIO1 USB_3_4 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 T: USB32_TA_1 B: USB32_TA_2 USB3_5_6 ADDR_LED2 1 SPI_TPM_J1 1 CPU_FAN2/WP F_USB3_TC_1 CPU_FAN1 RGB_LED1 1 PCIE3 USB3_3_4 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 CHA_FAN3/WP HDMI USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 6 8 16 17 19 26 1 5 22 21 2 15 20 9 28 11 10 13 12 14 30 31 32 1 Intel Z690 BIOS ROM CHA_FAN4/WP 27 T B1 1 RoHS PCIE4 PCIE5 M2_3 M2_2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB32_TC_1 Z690 PG R I P T I D E 3 4 ADDR_LED3 1 7 1 CHA_FAN2/WP CMOS Battery SATA3_7 SATA3_6 USB_5_6 25 1 ADDR_LED1 29 CHA_FAN1/ WP USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 18 BIOS _FLBK CPU BOOT VGA CLRC BTN1 23 DRAM 24 M2_1 M2_W1IFI PCIE2 1.3 Motherboard Layout

2 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 7 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) 8 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 9 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 12 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (F_USB3_TC_1) 14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) (Lower) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Lower) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) (Lower) 18 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 21 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_6) 22 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_7) 23 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) 24 Post Status Checker (PSC) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 27 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 28 5-pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 29 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 30 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 31 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 32 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 9 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports 2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (Killer® E3100G)* (USB32_TA_12) 3 Central / Bass (Orange) 10 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port 4 Rear Speaker (Black) (USB32_TC_1) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)*** 7 Microphone (Pink) 13 HDMI Port 8 Optical SPDIF Out Port 14 BIOS Flashback Button 13 7 8 4 3 6 5 10 9 2 14 1 12 11

Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use. Audio Output Channels Front Speaker (No. 6) Rear Speaker (No. 4) Central / Bass (No. 3) Line In (No. 5) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V *** USB3_1_2 are the Lightning Gaming Ports. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port

1.5 Graphics Card Holder Installing the Graphics Card Holder Step 1 Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis with 2 screws. *There are two types of screws in the package. Please use the appropriate type based on the standoffs on the motherboard tray of your PC case. Step 2 After installing your graphics card, place the bracket in the proper position to make sure that it holds your graphics card in place. Then secure the bracket to the Graphics Card Holder with 1 screw. Before installing the Graphics Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case. Type A Type B

the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over- tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-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. 1 A B 2 3

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.

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. Dual Channel Memory Configuration 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. Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated Populated Populated 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.

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 5 PCIe slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards. PCIe Slot Configurations 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. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP or CHA_FAN4/WP) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIE1 PCIE3 Single Graphics Card Gen5x16 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX TM Mode Gen5x16 Gen4x4

System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 19) Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 20) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. 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. PWRBTN (Power Button): Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power button. RESET (Reset Button): Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel. Press the reset button 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 button, reset button, 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. GND RESET# PWRBTN# PLED- PLED+ GND HDLED- HDLED+ 1 GND 1 +5V DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED- DUMMY SPEAKER

Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 17) (Upper) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 17) (Lower) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 16) (Upper) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 16) (Lower) (SATA3_4: see p.7, No. 15) (Upper) (SATA3_5: see p.7, No. 15) (Lower) Vertical: (SATA3_6: see p.7, No. 21) (SATA3_7: see p.7, No. 22) These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 26) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.7, No. 25) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Vertical: (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.7, No. 11) Right Angle: (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.7, No. 14) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_6 SATA3_7 DUMMY GND GND P+ P- USB_PWR P+ P- USB_PWR 1 1 IntA_PB_D+ Dummy IntA_PB_D- GND IntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_D- IntA_PA_D+ 1 IntA_PB_D+ Dummy IntA_PB_D- GND IntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- Vbus V Vbus V IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_D- IntA_PA_D+

3.2 Gen1 Header (20-pin F_USB3_TC_1) (see p.7, No. 13) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 31) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 32) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 9) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.7, No. 12) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.7, No. 27) This motherboard provides four 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to con­ nect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. 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 AC’97 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 don’t need to connect them for the AC’97 audio panel. E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust “Recording Volume”. USB Type-C Cable J_SENSE OUT2_L 1 MIC_RET PRESENCE# GND OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L OUT_RET GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 3 2 1 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 GND CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTRO L FAN_VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4

CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 4) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 10) This motherboard pro­ vides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) This motherboard pro­ vides an 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. FAN_VOLTAGE GND CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 +12V GND CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 12 1 24 13 4 1 8 5

Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. *The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation. *Connecting an ATX 12V 4-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional. *For advanced overclocking we suggest using this connector together with ATX12V1. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 18) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, pass­ words, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 28) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE3 (default slot). 1 SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR SPI_DQ2 SPI_CS0 Dummy CLK SPI_MISO SPI_MOSI GND SPI_TPM_CS# RST# RSMRST# TPM_PIRQ 1

RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 30) This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 56 for further instructions on this header. Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 29) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 8) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.7, No. 7) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension ca­ bles which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 57 for further instructions on this header. +12V G R B 1 VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1

The motherboard has two smart switches: Clear CMOS Buttons and BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to clear the CMOS values or flash the BIOS. Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) (see p.7, No. 23) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FLBK) (see p.9, No. 14) BIOS Flashback Switch allows users to flash the BIOS. This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.

ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Copy the BIOS file to your USB flash drive. Please make sure the file system of your USB flash drive must be FAT32. 3. Extract BIOS file from the zip file. 4. Rename the file to “creative.rom” and save it to the root directory of X: USB flash drive. 5. Plug the 24 pin power connector to the motherboard. Then turn on the power supply's AC switch. *There is no need to power on the system. 6. Then plug your USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 7. Press the BIOS Flashback Switch for about three seconds. Then the LED starts to blink. 8. Wait until the LED stops blinking, indicating that BIOS flashing has been completed. *If the LED light turns solid green, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. Please make sure that you plug the USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port. **If the LED does not light up at all then please disconnect power from the system and remove/ disconnect the CMOS battery from the motherboard for several minutes. Reconnect power and battery and try again. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend BitLocker and any encryption or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key. If the recovery key is missing while encryption is active, the data will stay encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. It is recommended to dis­ able fTPM before updating the BIOS. Otherwise an unpredictable failure may occur. USB BIOS Flashback port

Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor­ age is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning normally.

2.8 CrossFireX TM Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireX TM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 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 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.) 1. You should only use identical CrossFireX TM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireX TM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD’s 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 AMD’s website for details. 4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX TM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX TM mode. 5. Different CrossFireX TM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFi­ reX TM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. CrossFire Bridge

the monitor to the corresponding port on the graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot.

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. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer. Please check AMD’s website for details. 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows ® system tray. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireX TM. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to your graphics card and click Apply. AMD Catalyst Control Center The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates.

WiFi/BT) 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 M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT). * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. Installing the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw. PCB Length: 3cm Module Type: Type2230 A Step 2 Find the nut location to be used. Before you install Intel® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be sure to turn off the AC power.

A A 20o Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. A Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. 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, find the corresponding nut location to be used. No. 1 2 Nut Location A B PCB Length 6cm 8cm Module Type Type2260 Type 2280 1 2 A B

Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package. Then hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. 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 fits in one orientation. Step 5 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. A B 20o A B NUT1 NUT2 B 1 1 2

to secure the module and M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. 2 2 1

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) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com

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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. 2 1 3 A B C Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to be used. No. 1 2 3 Nut Location A B C PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm Module Type Type2242 Type2260 Type 2280

A B C Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location C 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. A B C Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. A B C A B C 20o Step 5 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. NUT1 NUT2 C Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

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) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com

2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 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 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes. * If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. 1 2 3 A B C Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to be used. No. 1 2 3 Nut Location A B C PCB Length 6cm 8cm 11cm Module Type Type 2260 Type 2280 Type 22110

module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location C 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. A B C Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. 20o A B C A B C Step 5 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. NUT1 NUT2 C Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_3) 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

details: http://www.asrock.com Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105 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-RD WD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)

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 motherboard’s 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.

ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) is ASRock’s multi pur­ pose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “AS­ Rock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double- click the “ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“ icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gam­ ing Tuning) There are five sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer.

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

to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

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 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 from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview 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. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more. Information Panel Hot News Category Panel

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.

Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.

You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find 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.

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.

determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup.

3.4 Nahimic Audio Nahimic audio software provides an incredible high definition 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. There are four functions in Nahimic audio : No. Function Description 1 Audio From this tab, you can mute the current audio device, choose between four factory audio profiles, turn all audio effects on/off, restores the current profile to its default settings and access Surround Sound and various features. 2 Microphone From this tab, you can mute the current mic device, choose between two factory mic profiles, turn/off all microphone effects, restore the current profile to its default settings, and access Static Noise Suppression and various features. 3 Sound Tracker The Sound Tracker provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are. 4 Settings From this tab, you can access all settings and information of the software.

ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically 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 strip to the RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. Z690 PG 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause dam­ ages to motherboard components. 1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 12V G R B 1 RGB_LED1 +12V G R B 1

Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1 / ADDR_LED2 / ADDR_LED3) on the motherboard. Z690 PG 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components. 1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/ GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters. 1 ADDR_LED1 VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1 ADDR_LED2 VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1 ADDR_LED3 VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1

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! Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the drop-down menu. Drag the tab to customize your preference.

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 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 or 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 + + , 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.

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 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 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

4.3 Advanced Mode 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 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

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 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 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

4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. The availability and location of BIOS settings can be different for different models and BIOS versions.

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. CPU Configuration CPU Information This item allows users to browse the CPU information. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components. AVX2 Ratio Offset AVX2 Ratio Offset specifies a negative offset 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. 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.

Core Ratio Extension Mode Enable or disable core ratio above 85 Extension mode. [Enabled] Max overclocking ratio limit as specified by OCMB 0x1 command is 120 [Disabled] Max overclocking ratio limit as specified by OCMB 0x1 command is 85 Atom Ratio The Atom CPU Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. Cluster 0 Max Ratio Override ATOM Core 0 - 3 Maximum OC Ratio, maximum value up to 120. Cluster 1 Max Ratio Override ATOM Core 4 - 7 Maximum OC Ratio, maximum value up to 120. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. BCLK Frequency The 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 affect the clock speed of other components. 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. This is ideal for BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. Ring to Core Ratio Offset Disable Ring to Core Ratio Offset so the ring and core can run at the same fre­ quency. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen­ cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.

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. 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 This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that implment the Intel Thermal 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. This is only applicable for CMLS 35W/65W/125W skus. This item is only supported with processors with Config TDP support. 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. CPU Core Unlimited Current Limit To unlock voltage regulator current limit completely, you can set this option to Enabled.

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 Unlimited Current Limit To unlock voltage regulator current limit completely, you can set this option to Enabled. GT 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 Memory Information Allows users to browse the serial presence detect (SPD) and Intel extreme memory profile (XMP) for DDR4 modules. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Gear Mode High gear is good for high frequency. BCLK Frequency Configure the BCLK Frequency. 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 : 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 rank. RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_S) The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank. 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. Turn Around Timing Turn Around Timing Optimization Auto is enabled in general case. TAT Training Value 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. tRDRD_dd Configure between module read to read delay. 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_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. TAT Runtime Value 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. tRDRD_dd Configure between module read to read delay. 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. Round Trip Timing Round Trip Timing Optimization Auto is enabled in general case. Round Trip Level Configure round trip level. Initial RTL (MC0 C0 A1/A2) Configure round trip latency initial value.

Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (MC1 C0 B1/B2) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (MC1 C1 B1/B2) Configure round trip latency initial value. RTL (MC0 C0 A1/A2) Configure round trip latency value. ODT Setting Dimm ODT Training ODT values will be optimized by Dimm On-Die Termination Training. ODT WR (A1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A1. ODT WR (A2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A2. ODT WR (B1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B1. ODT WR (B2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B2. ODT NOM (A1) Use this to change ODT (CH A1) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (A2) Use this to change ODT (CH A2) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (B1) Use this to change ODT (CH B1) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (B2) Use this to change ODT (CH B2) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto].

ODT PARK (A1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A1. ODT PARK (A2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A2. ODT PARK (B1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B1. ODT PARK (B2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. ASRock Second Timing Optimization Configure the second fast path through the MRC. Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after MRC_DONE. Early Command Training Configure the Early Command Training. Early Command Training is the initial step after reading SPD and configuring DDR interface to desired speed/timings. Read Equalization Training Configure the Read Equalization Training. Reset for MRC Failed Reset system after MRC training is failed. MRC Training on Warm Boot When enabled, memory training will be executed when warm boot.

Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Voltage Configuration 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. Core/Cache V/F Curve Configure CPU Core/Cache Voltage/Frequency Curve. 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 Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU. CPU GT Load-Line Calibration GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. +0.82V PCH Voltage Configure the voltage for the +0.82V PCH. +1.05 PCH Voltage Configure the voltage for the +1.05 PCH. VCCIN AUX Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCIN AUX. +1.8V PROC Voltage Configure the voltage for the +1.8V PROC.

+1.05V PROC Voltage Configure the voltage for the +1.05V PROC. PLL Voltage Configuration Core PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV. This is used to increase the range of the domain frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value. GT PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV. This is used to increase the range of the domain frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value. Ring PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV. This is used to increase the range of the domain frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value. System Agent PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV. This is used to increase the range of the domain frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value. Atom Core PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV. This is used to increase the range of the domain frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value. Memory Controller PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV. This is used to increase the range of the domain frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value. AVX Configuration 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. FIVR Configuration

Selects between Adaptive and Override Voltage modes. In Override Mode, the volt­ age selected will be applied over all operating frequencies. In Adaptive mode, the voltage is interpolated only in turbo mode. Core Extra Turbo Voltage Specifies the extra turbo voltage applied while the IA Core is operating in turbo mode. VF Offset Mode Selects between Legacy and Selection modes. Need Reset System after enabling OverClocking Feature to initialize the default value. In Legacy Mode, setting a global offset for the entire VF curve. In Selection modes, setting a selected VF point. VF Configuration Scope Allows all cores VF curve or per-core VF curve configuration. Core Voltage Offset Specifies the offset voltage applied to the IA Core domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. Atom L2 Voltage Mode Selects between adaptive and Override Voltage modes. In Override Mode the volt­ age selected will be applied over all operating frequencies. In Adaptive Mode the voltage is interpolated only in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox 0SR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. Atom L2 Extra Turbo Voltage Specifies the extra turbo voltage applied while Atom L2 is operating in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. Range 0-2000 mV. Atom L2 Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the Atom L2 domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x11. Range -500 to 500 mV.

Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. Ring Voltage Mode Selects between adaptive and Override Voltage modes. In Override Mode the volt­ age selected will be applied over all operating frequencies. In Adaptive Mode the voltage is interpolated only in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox 0SR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. Ring Extra Turbo Voltage Specifies the extra turbo voltage applied while ring is operating in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. Range 0-2000 mV. VF Offset Mode Selects between Legacy and Selection modes. Need Reset System after enabling OverClocking Feature to initialize the default value. In Legacy Mode, setting a global offset for the entire VF curve. In Selection modes, setting a selected VF point. Ring Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the Ring domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x11. Range -500 to 500 mV. Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. GT Voltage Mode Selects between adaptive and Override Voltage modes. In Override Mode the volt­ age selected will be applied over all operating frequencies. In Adaptive Mode the voltage is interpolated only in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox 0SR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. GT Extra Turbo Voltage Specifies the extra turbo voltage applied while GT is operating in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. Range 0-2000 mV. GT Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the GT domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x11. Range -500 to 500 mV.

Uncore Voltage Mode Selects between adaptive and Override Voltage modes. In Override Mode the volt­ age selected will be applied over all operating frequencies. In Adaptive Mode the voltage is interpolated only in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox 0SR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. Uncore Extra Turbo Voltage Specifies the extra turbo voltage applied while SA Uncore is operating in turbo mode. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x10, 0x11. Range 0-2000 mV. Uncore Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the Uncore domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x11. Range -500 to 500 mV. Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. 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 It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user profile to disk. Load User UEFI Setup Profile from Disk You can load previous saved profile from the disk.

4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunderbolt, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Comput­ ing. 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, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

Atom Core Information This item displays the Atom Core Information. Core Information This item displays the Core Information. 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. Pre-Core Hyper Threading The Pre-Core Hyper Threading feature allows you to disable Hyper Threading on specific cores. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. Active Atom Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each Atom processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C6 and C7 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. CFG Lock This 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. This 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.

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). C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 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 Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking.

PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCIE ASPM Support 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. Realtek Killer E3100G Ethernet Controller Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Killer E3100G). 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.

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 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 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. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED.

4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode This item allows you select Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode. 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 monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability.

4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support.

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

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. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real 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.

Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

4.6.8 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Active PCR banks This item displays active PCR Banks. Available PCR Banks This item displays available PCR Banks. SHA256 PCR Bank Use this item to enable or disable SHA256 PCR Bank. SHA384 PCR Bank Use this item to enable or disable SHA384 PCR Bank. SM3_256 PCR Bank Use this item to enable or disable SM3_256 PCR Bank. Pending Operation Schedule an Operation for the Security Device. NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device.

Storage Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3. Device Select Use this item to select the TPM device to be supported. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated.

4.7 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network 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. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Auto Driver Installer If Auto Driver Installer is enabled, a notification will pop up to help users to install and update required drivers after booting into the system.