Version 1.

0
Published June 2019
Copyright©2019 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Copyright Notice:
No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or
translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of
documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of
ASRock Inc.
Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not
be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used
only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to
infringe.

Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for
informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be
constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for
any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation.
With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock does not provide
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to
the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for
any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for
loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like),
even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any
defect or error in the documentation or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

AUSTRALIA ONLY
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage caused by our goods. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel
: +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)

The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.
Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specifications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 8

1.4 I/O Panel 10

1.5 Block Diagram 12

Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 28

2.5 Jumpers Setup 29

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 30

2.7 Post Status Checker 36

2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 37

2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 37

2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 39

2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide 40

2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 42

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 45

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 48
3.1 Installing Drivers 48

3.2 A-Tuning 49

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 49

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 49

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 52

3.3.1 UI Overview 52

3.3.2 Apps 53

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 56

3.3.4 Setting 57

3.4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 58

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 61

4.1 Introduction 61

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 61

4.1.2 Navigation Keys 62

4.2 Main Screen 63

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 64

4.4 Advanced Screen 68

4.4.1 CPU Configuration 69

4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 70

4.4.3 Storage Configuration 72

4.4.4 ACPI Configuration 73

4.4.6 Trusted Computing 75

4.4.7 AMD CBS 76

4.4.8 AMD PBS 77

4.4.9 AMD Overclocking 78

4.5 Tools 79

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 80

4.7 Security Screen 83

4.8 Boot Screen 84

4.9 Exit Screen 86

 X570 Steel Legend

Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X570 Steel Legendmotherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.

In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the

motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation
guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of
the BIOS setup.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any 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.

1.1 Package Contents

• ASRock X570 Steel LegendMotherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock X570 Steel LegendQuick Installation Guide
• ASRock X570 Steel LegendSupport CD
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
• 2 x Standoffs for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
English

1
 1.2 Specifications

Platform • ATX Form Factor

• 2oz Copper PCB

CPU • Supports AMD AM4 socket Ryzen™ 2000 and 3000 series
processors
• Intersil Digital PWM
• 10 Power Phase design

Chipset • AMD X570

Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4666+
(OC)/4400(OC)/4300(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/
3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-
buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4
3600+(OC)/3466(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC
& non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso) support DDR4 3466+|
(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory*
* For Ryzen Series CPUs (Picasso), ECC is only supported with
PRO CPUs.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
* Please refer to page 25 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum
frequency support.
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

Expansion AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse)

Slot • 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 Slots (single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at
x16 (PCIE1) / x4 (PCIE4))*
English

2
 X570 Steel Legend

AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge)

• 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at
x16 (PCIE1) / x4 (PCIE4))*
AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso)
• 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x8 (PCIE1); dual at x8
(PCIE1) / x4 (PCIE4))*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 3 x PCI Express 4.0 x1 Slots
• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen

Series APU*
* Actual support may vary by CPU
• DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0
• Shared memory default 2GB. Max Shared memory supports
up to 16GB.
* The Max shared memory 16GB requires 32GB system memory
installed.
• Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2
ports by independent display controllers
• Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 60Hz
• Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 60Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.4 Ports (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) with HDMI 2.0
• Supports HDCP 2.2 with HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2
Ports
• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 1.4 and
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
• Supports Microsoft PlayReady®
English

3
 Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek
ALC1220 Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray Audio support
• Supports Surge Protection
• Supports Purity SoundTM 4
- NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel
Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
- Pure Power-In
- Direct Drive Technology
- PCB Isolate Shielding
- Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
- Gold Audio Jacks
- 15μ Gold Audio Connector

LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

• GigaLAN Intel® I211AT
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE

Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports (on I/O Panel Shield)

I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
Protection)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
* Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_56 ports.
* ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_56 ports.
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
English

Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

4
 X570 Steel Legend

Storage • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type
2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with
Pinnacle Ridge and Picasso)*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type
2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module
and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

Connector • 1 x TPM Header

• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x AMD Fan LED Header
* The AMD Fan LED Header is compatible with a regular RGB
LED stripe.
* The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED strips of maximum
load of 3A (36W) and length up to 2.5M.
• 1 x RGB LED Header
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
• 1 x Addressable LED Header
* Supports 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, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_
English

FAN3/WP and CHA_FAN4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin

fan is in use.

5
 • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio
Connector)
• 1 x AMD LED Fan USB Header
• 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
Thunderbolt AIC Card only)
• 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)
(Supports ESD Protection)

BIOS • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Feature • Supports “Plug and Play”
• ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events
• Supports jumperfree
• SMBIOS 2.3 support
• CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, PREM VDD_
CLDO, PERM VDDCR_SOC, +1.8V, VDDP Voltage Multi-
adjustment

Hardware • Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis,

Monitor Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis/
Water Pump Fans
• Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-
ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis/Water
Pump Fans
• Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis,
Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, CPU VD-
DCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, PREM VDDCR_SOC, +1.8V,
VDDP

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit

English

6
 X570 Steel Legend

Certifica- • FCC, CE
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 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.

English

7
 1.3 Motherboard Layout

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

CPU_FAN2/WP
AMD_FAN_LED1

1
DISPLAY1
HDMI1

ATX12V1 ATX12V2

CPU_FAN1
Keyboard
B: USB2
T: USB1
USB 3.2 Gen1

/Mouse

PS2

USB 3.2 Gen1

ATXPWR1
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)
T: USB3
B: USB4

SOCKET AM4

X570 Steel Legend

USB 3.2 Gen2
8
T: USB31_TA_1
B: USB31_TC_1

USB 3.2 Gen1

T: USB5 Top:
B: USB6 RJ-45

31
9

USB3_9_10
LAN

CHA_FAN1/WP
Central/Bass
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SPDIF
Optical
Bottom:

USB_5

30 10
MIC IN
Bottom:

LINE IN
Top:
FRONT
Center:

USB3_7_8
1
SPI_TPM_J1

BIOS
ROM 1

PCIE1 11
CHA_FAN4/WP

12
M2_1

SATA3_1_2

13
PCIE2
M2_WIFI_1

SATA3_3_4

AMD
14
Premium
PCIE3 X570
SATA3_5_6

15

Purity
SATA3_7_8

Sound T M 4 PCIE4
16
M2_2

Super
PCIE5 I/O

RoHS
DRAM
BOOT
VGA

CPU

CLRCMOS1

1
CMOS
Battery
HD_AUDIO1 1 T B1 CHA_FAN2/WP CHA_FAN3/WP USB_1_2 USB_3_4 SPK_PLED1 PLED PWRBTN
TPMS1
RGB_HEADER1 ADDR_LED1
1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 HDLED RESET

PANEL1

29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
English

8
 X570 Steel Legend

No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 CPU / Waterpump 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 AMD FAN LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_9_10)
10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
11 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
12 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4)
15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_5_6)
16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_7_8)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
18 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
21 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
23 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
24 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1)
25 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
26 Post Status Checker (PSC)
27 Thunderbolt AIC Header (TB1)
28 TPM Header (TPMS1)
29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
30 AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5)
31 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
English

9
 1.4 I/O Panel
3 5
1 2 4 6

15 14 13 11 10 9 8 7
16 12

No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 9 Antenna Bracket (on I/O Panel Shield)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_56)***
3 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34)
6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12)
7 Microphone (Pink) 15 DisplayPort 1.2
8 Optical SPDIF Out Port 16 HDMI Port
English

10
 X570 Steel Legend

* 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

English

11
 ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

Audio Output Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In

Channels (No. 6) (No. 4) (No. 3) (No.5)
2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V

*** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_56 ports.

English

12
 X570 Steel Legend

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.
Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you 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.

English

13
 2.1 Installing the CPU

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

2
English

14
 X570 Steel Legend

English

15
 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger
heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the
CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.

Please turn off the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.

Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1

2
English

16
 X570 Steel Legend

4
English
N1
FA
U_
CP

17
 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2

2
English

18
 X570 Steel Legend

English

19
 4

1N
FA
U_
CP

4-pin FAN cable

RGB LED Cable

1
AN
F
U_
CP

1
_LED

+12V
AN
D_F
AM
English

*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on
your motherboard. Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_
FAN_LED1).
20
 X570 Steel Legend

Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3

2
English

21
3

22
English
 X570 Steel Legend

N1
FA
U_
CP

English

23
 6

1N
FA
U_
CP
2
ED
B _L
+12V RG

or

7
1N
FA
U_
CP

1
_LED
AN
D_F
AM

_5
USB

Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step.
If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome SYNC".
English

If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software".

*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your
motherboard. Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1)
and page 31 for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5).

24
 X570 Steel Legend

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.
4. We suggest that you install the memory modules on DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 first
for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMMs configuration.

AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support

Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200

- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667

Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2933

- DR - - 2933

- SR - SR 2933
English

- DR - DR 2933

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2133-2400

25
 Ryzen Series CPUs (Picasso):

UDIMM/SO-DIMMs Memory Slot

# of DIMMs on # of Ranks
1.20V
the Channel per DIMM
SR: 2933
1 of 1 xR
DR: 2677
SR: 2667
1 of 2 xR-0
DR: 2400

2 of 2 1R-1R 2133

2 of 2 2R-xR 1866

x=1 or 2
SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label
DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label
English

26
 X570 Steel Legend

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.

3
English

27
 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off
or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and
make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 4.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 4.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 4.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

PCIE1 PCIE4

Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse) Gen4x16 Gen4x4

Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) Gen3x16 Gen3x4

Ryzen Series CPUs (Picasso) Gen3x8 Gen3x4

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.
English

28
 X570 Steel Legend

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”.

Clear CMOS Jumper Short: Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1) Open: Default
2-pin Jumper
(see p.8, No. 22)

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup
parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please
turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short
the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper
cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish
updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down
before you do the clear-CMOS action.

English

29
 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+

PLED-
Connect the power
(9-pin PANEL1) PWRBTN#
GND button, reset button and
(see p.8, No. 17) system status indicator on
the chassis to this header
1
GND
RESET#
GND according to the pin
HDLED-
HDLED+
assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.

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 connect-
ing your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the
pin assignments are matched correctly.
English

30
 X570 Steel Legend

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.8, No. 18) header.
1

PLED+
PLED+
PLED-

Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight SATA3

SATA3_6 SATA3_4 SATA3_2

SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_1

(SATA3_1_2: connectors support SATA
see p.8, No. 13) data cables for internal
(SATA3_3_4: storage devices with up to
see p.8, No. 14) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATA3_5_6:
see p.8, No. 15)
(SATA3_7_8:
see p.8, No. 16)
SATA3_8

SATA3_7

AMD LED Fan USB 1 This header is used for

Header GND connecting the USB
P- P+
(4-pin USB_5) USB_PWR connector on the AMD
(see p.8, No. 30) SR3 Heatsink.

USB 2.0 Headers USB_PWR There are two headers

P-
(9-pin USB_1_2) P+
GND
on this motherboard.
DUMMY
(see p.8, No. 20) Each USB 2.0 header can
(9-pin USB_3_4) 1 support two ports.
GND
(see p.8, No. 19) P-
P+
USB_PWR

USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Vbus

Vbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
There are two headers on
(19-pin USB3_7_8) this motherboard. Each
English

IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND

(see p.8, No. 10) IntA_PA_SSTX-

GND IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
(19-pin USB3_9_10) IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
GND
IntA_PB_D-
support two ports.
(see p.8, No. 9) IntA_PA_D-
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
1

31
 Front Panel Audio Header GND This header is for
PRESENCE#
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC_RET
OUT_RET
connecting audio devices
(see p.8, No. 29) to the front audio panel.
1
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 sup-
port 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”.

Chassis Water Pump Fan FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4

3
This motherboard
CHA_FAN_SPEED
Connectors FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
2
1
provides four 4-Pin water
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) cooling chassis fan
(see p.8, No. 31) connectors. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin chassis
GND
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) FAN_VOLTAGE water cooler fan, please
FAN_SPEED
(see p.8, No. 25) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL connect it to Pin 1-3.
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.8, No. 21) 1 2 3 4

(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) 1 GND

2 FAN_VOLTAGE
(see p.8, No. 12) 3 CHA_FAN_SPEED
4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
English

32
 X570 Steel Legend

CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard pro-

CPU_FAN_SPEED
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) FAN_VOLTAGE vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
GND
(see p.8, No. 3) (Quiet Fan) connector.
1 2 3 4
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU Water Pump Fan FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 This motherboard

FAN_SPEED 3
Connector FAN_VOLTAGE 2
provides a 4-Pin water
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) GND 1
cooling CPU fan
(see p.8, No. 4) connector. If you plan
to connect a 3-Pin CPU
water cooler fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.

ATX Power Connector 12 24 This motherboard pro-

(24-pin ATXPWR1) vides a 24-pin ATX power
(see p.8, No. 8) connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
1 13 13.

ATX 12V Power 8 5 This motherboard pro-

Connector vides an 8-pin ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1) 4 1
power connector. To use a
(see p.8, No. 1) 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.
English

33
 ATX 12V Power Please connect an ATX
Connector 12V power supply to this
(4-pin ATX12V2) connector.
(see p.8, No. 2) *The power supply plug
fits into this connector in
only one orientation.

1
Thunderbolt AIC Please connect a Thunderbolt™
Connector add-in card (AIC) to the
(5-pin TB1) Thunderbolt AIC connector via
(see p.8, No. 27) the GPIO cable.
*Please install the Thunderbolt™
AIC card to PCIE4 (default
slot).
*For the further information,
please visit www.asrock.com.

LPC/TPM Header This connector supports Trusted

SMB_DATA_MAIN
SMB_CLK_MAIN

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

S_PWRDWN #
SERIRQ #

(see p.8, No. 28) which can securely store keys,

LAD2
LAD1
GN D

GN D

GND

digital certificates, passwords,

and data. A TPM system also
1
helps enhance network security,
+3VS B
FRAM E
P CIRST #

+3 V
P CICL K

LAD3

LAD0

GN D

protects digital identities, and

ensures platform integrity.

SPI TPM Header SPI_DQ3 This connector supports SPI

+3.3V
(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) Dummy
CLK
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
SPI_MOSI
(see p.8, No. 11) RST# system, which can securely store
TPM_PIRQ
keys, digital certificates, pass-
1 words, and data. A TPM system
SPI_TPM_CS# also helps enhance network
GND
RSMRST#
SPI_MISO
security, protects digital
SPI_CS0
SPI_DQ2
identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
English

34
 X570 Steel Legend

AMD FAN LED Header 1

AMD FAN LED Header is used
(4-pin AMD_FAN_ B R G 12V to connect RGB LED
LED1) extension cable that comes with
(see p.8, No. 7) AMD heatsink. The cable
connection allows users to choose
from various LED lighting
effects.
*The AMD Fan LED Header is
compatible with a regular RGB
LED stripe.
Caution: Never install the FAN
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.

RGB LED Header This RGB header is used to

1
(4-pin RGB_HEADER1) 12V G R B connect RGB LED extension
(see p.8, No. 24) cable which allows
users to choose from various LED
lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the RGB
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.
*Please refer to page 58 for
further instructions on this
header.

Addressable LED Header This header is used to connect

1
(3-pin ADDR_LED1) GND
Addressable LED extension cable
(see p.8, No. 23) DO_ADDR which allows users to choose
VOUT
from various LED lighting
effects.
Caution: Never install the
Addressable LED cable in the
English

wrong orientation; otherwise,

the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 59 for
further instructions on this
header.

35
 2.7 Post Status Checker
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.
English

36
 X570 Steel Legend

2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you
to install up to two 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 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 CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will oper-
ate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
5. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM.
Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 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
English

details.)

37
 Step 3
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
PCIE1 slot.
English

38
 X570 Steel Legend

2.8.2 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 un-
install any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD’s
website for AMD driver updates.

Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMD’s 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.
Select the GPU number according to your
graphics card and click Apply. English

39
 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide
The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module.

Installing the WiFi/BT module

Step 1

Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module

and the screw.

Step 2

Find the nut location to be used.

PCB Length: 3cm

Module Type: Type2230

Step 3

Align and gently insert the WiFi/BT

module into the M.2 slot. Please be
aware that the module only fits in one
orientation.

A
English

A 20o
40
 X570 Steel Legend

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.
A

English

41
 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)
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
(M2_1) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4
(64 Gb/s) (with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Pinnacle Ridge and Picasso).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

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

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
English

42
 X570 Steel Legend

Step 3
2
Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD
1
module, please loosen the screws to
remove the M.2 heatsink.
1
*Please remove the protective films on
the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink
before you install a M.2 SSD module.
1

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
D C B A 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.

D C B A 20o

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.
English

D NUT2 NUT1

43
 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

Vendor Interface P/N

SanDisk PCIe SanDisk-SD6PP4M-128G( Gen2 x2)
Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF256G7 (nvme)
Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF512G7 (nvme)
Intel PCIe SSDPEKKF512G7 NVME / 512GB
Kingston PCIe Kingston SHPM2280P2 / 240G (Gen2 x4)
Samsung PCIe Samsung XP941-MZHPU512HCGL(Gen2x4)
Samsung PCIe SM951 (NVME) / 512GB
Samsung PCIe SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) / 512GB
ADATA PCIe ASX8000NP-512GM-C / 512GB
ADATA PCIe ASX7000NP-512GT-C / 512GB
Kingston PCIe SKC1000/480G
Kingston PCIe SKC1000/960GB NVME
PLEXTOR PCIe PX-512M8PeG/ 512GB
WD PCIe WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB

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

44
 X570 Steel Legend

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

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) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s
module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s).

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 5
Nut Location A B C D E
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280 Type 22110
English

45
 Step 3

2 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD

1 module, please loosen the screws to
remove the M.2 heatsink.
1 *Please remove the protective films on
the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink
before you install a M.2 SSD module.
1

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
E D C B A 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.

E D C B A 20o

Step 5

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw as
E D NUT2 NUT1
this might damage the module.
English

46
 X570 Steel Legend

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

Vendor Interface P/N

SanDisk PCIe SanDisk-SD6PP4M-128G( Gen2 x2)
Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF256G7 (nvme)
Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF512G7 (nvme)
Intel PCIe SSDPEKKF512G7 NVME / 512GB
Intel SATA 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6 / 240GB
Kingston PCIe Kingston SHPM2280P2 / 240G (Gen2 x4)
Samsung PCIe Samsung XP941-MZHPU512HCGL(Gen2x4)
Samsung PCIe SM951 (NVME) / 512GB
Samsung PCIe SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) / 512GB
ADATA SATA ADATA - AXNS381E-128GM-B
ADATA PCIe ASX8000NP-512GM-C / 512GB
ADATA PCIe ASX7000NP-512GT-C / 512GB
ADATA SATA ASU800NS38-512GT-C / 512GB
Crucial SATA Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB
ezlink SATA ezlink P51B-80-120GB
Intel SATA INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB
Kingston SATA Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - Win8.1
Kingston SATA Kingston-RBU-SNS8400S3 / 180GD
Kingston PCIe SKC1000/480G
Kingston PCIe SKC1000/960GB NVME
LITEON SATA LITEON LJH-256V2G-256GB (2260)
PLEXTOR SATA PLEXTOR PX-128M6G-2260-128GB
PLEXTOR SATA PLEXTOR PX-128M7VG-128GB
PLEXTOR PCIe PX-512M8PeG/ 512GB
SanDisk SATA SanDisk X400-SD8SN8U-128G
SanDisk SATA Sandisk Z400s-SD8SNAT-128G-1122
SanDisk SATA SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G
Transcend SATA Transcend TS256GMTS800-256GB
Transcend SATA TS512GMTS800 / 512GB
V-Color SATA V-Color 120G
V-Color SATA V-Color 240G
WD SATA WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30
WD PCIe WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB

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

47
 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.
English

48
 X570 Steel Legend

3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s 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 five 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.

English

49
 OC Tweaker
Configurations for overclocking the system.

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

50
 X570 Steel Legend

FAN-Tastic Tuning
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.

English

51
 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 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.
English

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.

52
 X570 Steel Legend

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

Installing an App
Step 1
Find the app you want to install.

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.
English

53
 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 .

English

*The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.

54
 X570 Steel Legend

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

English

55
 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.

English

56
 X570 Steel Legend

3.3.4 Setting
In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and
determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
on Windows startup.

English

57
 3.4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC
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_HEADER1) on the motherboard.
X570 Steel Legend

1 B
R
G
12V

RGB_HEADER1
1
12V G R B

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 standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
English

58
 X570 Steel Legend

Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip

Connect your Addressable RGB LED strip to the Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) on
the motherboard.

ADDR_LED1
1

GND
DO_ADDR
VOUT
X570 Steel Legend

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.
English

59
 ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility

Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock RGB LED utility. Download
this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style
your way!

Drag the tab to customize your

preference.

Toggle on/off the

RGB LED switch
Select a RGB LED light effect
from the drop-down menu.

Sync RGB LED effects

for all LED regions of
the motherboard
English

60
 X570 Steel Legend

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 <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.

4.1.1 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

English

Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility

61
 4.1.2 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

<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

English

62
 X570 Steel Legend

4.2 Main Screen

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

English

63
 4.3 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
Spread Spectrum
Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI
tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.

CPU Frequency and Voltage Change

If this item is set to [Manual], the multiplier and voltage will be set based on user selection.
Final result is depending on the CPU's capability.

SoC/Uncore OC Voltage
English

Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and Infinity

64
 X570 Steel Legend

Fabric overclocking. VDD_SOC also determines the GPU voltage on processors with
integrated graphics.
“SoC/Uncore OC Mode” need to be enabled to force this voltage.

SMT Mode
This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a
power cycle is needed after selecting [Auto].
Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled.

DRAM Timing Configuration

Load XMP Setting
Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications.

DRAM Information
Browse the serial presence detect (SPD) for DDR4 modules.

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

Infinity Fabric Frequency and Dividers

Set Infinity Fabric Frequency and Dividers (FCLK).

GFX Clock Frequency (Only for processor with integrated graphics)

This item allows you to alter the frequency for the GFX clock frequency. After you
alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to adjust the GFX Core Voltage
settings.
*The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.

GFX Core Voltage (Only for processor with integrated graphics)

This item allows you to alter the voltage for the GFX Core Voltage.
*The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.

Voltage Configuration
Voltage Mode
[OC]
English

If this option is selected, there is larger range voltage for overclocking.

[Stable]
If this option is selected, there is smaller range voltage for stable system.

65
 CPU Vcore Voltage
Configure the voltage for the CPU Vcore.

CPU Vcore Load-Line Calibration

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

CPU VDDCR_SOC Voltage

Configure the voltage for the VID-requested VDDCR_SOC supply level.

CPU VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration

VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration helps prevent VDDCR_SOC voltage droop
when the system is under heavy loading.

VDDG Voltage Control

VDDG represents voltage for the data portion of the Infinity Fabric. It is derived
from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach but not
exceed VDD_SOC.

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

VPPM
Configure the voltage for the VPPM.

VDDP
Configure the voltage for the VDDP.

CPU VDD 1.8 Voltage

Configure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8 PROM.

PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage

Use this to select PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage

Use this to select PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
English

Save User Default

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

66
 X570 Steel Legend

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.

English

67
 4.4 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI
Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Trusted Computing , AMD CBS, AMD
PBS and AMD Overclocking.

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

UEFI Configuration
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.
English

68
 X570 Steel Legend

4.4.1 CPU Configuration

PSS Support
Use this to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.

NX Mode
Use this to enable or disable NX mode.

SVM Mode
When this is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can utilize the
additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled].
Coniguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

SMT Mode
This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a
power cycle is needed after selecting [Auto].
Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled.

AMD fTPM Switch

Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM.
English

69
 4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration

SR-IOV Support
Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system
has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices.

UMA Frame buffer Size (Only for processor with integrated graphics)
This item allows you to set the size of the UMA frame buffer.

Onboard HD Audio
Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and
automatically disable it when a sound card is installed.

Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

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

Restore on AC/Power Loss

English

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.

70
 X570 Steel Legend

WAN Radio
Configure the WiFi module's connectivity.

BT On/Off
Enable/disable the bluetooth.

Turn On LED is S5
Turn on/off the LED in the ACPI S5 state.

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

English

71
 4.4.3 Storage Configuration
English

72
 X570 Steel Legend

4.4.4 ACPI Configuration

Suspend to RAM
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.
English

73
 USB Power Delivery in Soft Off State (S5)
If this option is enabled, the USB port will provide power to your devices even when
the system is in Power State S5.
English

74
 X570 Steel Legend

4.4.6 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

English

75
 4.4.7 AMD CBS

The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

English

76
 X570 Steel Legend

4.4.8 AMD PBS

The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

English

77
 4.4.9 AMD Overclocking

The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and
voltage.
English

78
 X570 Steel Legend

4.5 Tools

RGB LED
ASRock Polychrome SYNC allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking.

SSD Secure Erase Tool

Use this tool to securely erase SSD.

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

79
 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
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_FAN1 Setting
Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU_FAN1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 1.

FAN Configuration
English

CPU_FAN2 / W_Pump Switch

Select CPU Water Pump mode.

80
 X570 Steel Legend

CPU Fan 2 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU Fan 2 .

CPU Fan 2 Setting

Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU Fan 2 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2.

CHA_FAN1 / WP Switch
Select CHA_FAN1 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 1 .

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1.

CHA_FAN2 / WP Switch
Select CHA_FAN2 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 2 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 2 .

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2.
English

CHA_FAN3 / WP Switch
Select CHA_FAN3 or Water Pump mode.

81
 Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode
Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3 .

Chassis Fan 3 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, 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.

CHA_FAN4 / WP Switch
Select CHA_FAN4 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 4 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 4 .

Chassis Fan 4 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 4, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 4 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 4.

SB_FAN1 Setting
Select a fan mode for SB_FAN1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
English

82
 X570 Steel Legend

4.7 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
Enable to support Secure Boot.
English

83
 4.8 Boot Screen
This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the
boot settings and the boot priority.

Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot
from an USB storage device.

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.
English

Full Screen Logo

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

84
 X570 Steel Legend

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.

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless
you’re running a WHCK test.

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).

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

English

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.

85
 4.9 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.
English

86
Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer
for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request
form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp

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

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

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

Bijsterhuizen 11-11

6546 AR Nijmegen

The Netherlands

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

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

ASRock America, Inc.

13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

U.S.A.

Phone: +1-909-590-8308

Fax: +1-909-590-1026
 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation

Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026

hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Motherboard

Model Number : X570 Steel Legend

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name: James

Signature :

Date : May 12, 2017

EU Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment:
Motherboard
(Product Name)
X570 Steel Legend/ ASRock
(Model Designation / Trade Name)
ASRock Incorporation
(Manufacturer Name)
2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
(Manufacturer Address)

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

☐ EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B ‫ ڛ‬EN 55024:2010/A1:2015
‫ ڛ‬EN 55032:2012+AC:2013 Class B ‫ ڛ‬EN 61000-3-3:2013
‫ ڛ‬EN 61000-3-2:2014

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

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

‫ ڛ‬RoHS — Directive 2011/65/EU

‫ ڛ‬CE marking

(EU conformity marking)

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

(Company Name)
Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen The Netherlands
(Company Address)
Person responsible for making this declaration:

(Name, Surname)
A.V.P
(Position / Title)
July 5, 2019
(Date)
P/N: 15G062167000AK V1.0