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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specifications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 6

1.4 I/O Panel 8

Chapter 2 Installation 10
2.1 Installing the CPU 11

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 16

2.5 Jumpers Setup 17

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18

2.7 CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide 22

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireX TM-Ready Graphics Cards 22

2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 24

2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 25

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27

3.1 Installing Drivers 27

3.2 ASRock EXTREME TUNING UTILITY 28

3.3 ASRock APP Shop 33

3.3.1 UI Overview 33

3.3.2 Apps 34
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 37

3.3.4 Setting 38

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 39

4.1 Introduction 39

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 39

4.1.2 Navigation Keys 40

4.2 Main Screen 41

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 42

4.4 Advanced Screen 47

4.4.1 CPU Configuration 48

4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 50

4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 51

4.4.4 Storage Configuration 52

4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 54

4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 55

4.4.7 USB Configuration 57

4.5 Tools 58

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 61

4.7 Boot Screen 62

4.8 Security Screen 65

4.9 Exit Screen 66

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 970A-G/3.1 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 manual, 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 manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifica-
tions of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website
without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard,
please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

• ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock 970A-G/3.1 Support CD
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket
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Platform • ATX Form Factor

• Solid Capacitor design

CPU • Supports Socket AM3+ processors

TM
• Supports Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom II X6
/ X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 /
Sempron processors
• Supports 8-Core CPU
• Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core)
• Digi Power design
• 8 + 2 Power Phase design
• Supports CPU up to 220W
• Supports AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
• FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s)
• Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
• Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset • Northbridge: AMD 970/990FX

• Southbridge: AMD SB950

Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology

• 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2100(OC)/1866(OC)/1800
(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION1)
• Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION2)
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2
• Supports AMD Memory Profile Technology (AMP) up to
AMP 2400

Expansion • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)

Slot • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4: x4 mode)
• 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots
• 1 x PCI Slot
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• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM

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Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150

Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray Audio Support
• Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)
• ELNA Audio Caps
• Supports DTS Connect

LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

• Realtek RTL8111GR
• Supports Wake-On-WAN
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection)
• Supports LAN Cable Detection
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE

Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

I/O • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full
Spike Protection))
• 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1143) (Sup-
ports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1143) (Sup-
ports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Etron EJ188H) (Supports ESD Protection
(ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone

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

RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3, supports type
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2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express module up to

Gen2 x4 (20 Gb/s)

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* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

Connector • 1 x COM Port Header

• 1 x Power LED Header
• 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
• 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (2 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD
Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 1 x USB 3.0 Header by Etron EJ188H (Supports 2 USB
3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection))

BIOS • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Feature • Supports “Plug and Play”
• ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events
• Supports jumperfree
• SMBIOS 2.3.1 support
• CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage multi-adjustment

Hardware • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing

Monitor • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer
• CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust fan speed by CPU tem-
perature)
• CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore Voltage

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-

bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit / VistaTM 32-bit /
VistaTM 64-bit / XP 32-bit / XP 64-bit
* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock’s web-
site for details: http://www.asrock.com
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Certifica- • FCC, CE, WHQL

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 adjust-
ing 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.

1. Whether 2400/2100MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+

CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2100 memory module on this
motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible
memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB
for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit OS. For Windows® 64-bit
OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to
utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

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 1.3 Motherboard Layout
Keyboard

Mouse
PS2
PS2

CHA_FAN4 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1

ATX12V1

USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3

DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

FSB800

FSB800
SOCKET AM3b
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1

USB 3.1
T: USB31_TA_1
B: USB31_TC_1

USB 3.0
T: USB0 Top:
RJ-45
B: USB1
Central/Bass
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SPDIF
Optical
Bottom:
MIC IN
Bottom:

LINE IN
Top:
FRONT
Center:

CHA_FAN1
USB3_2_3
AMD
970/990FX
PCIE1 Chipset CHA_FAN3

PCIE2
M2_1

SATA3_5
SATA3_4

USB 3.1

PCIE3
AMD
SATA3_3
SATA3_2

970A-G/3.1 SB950
PCIE4 Chipset
SATA3_1
SATA3_0

RoHS

PCI1 CHA_FAN2

Super
I/O BIOS
PLED1

CMOS ROM
1 CLRCMOS1
BATTERY PANEL 1 1
COM1 USB_4_5 USB_6_7 PLED PWRBTN
HD_AUDIO1
1 SPEAKER1

1 1 1 1
1 HDLED RESET
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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)
14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
17 Power LED Header (PLED1)
18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7)
22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5)
23 COM Port Header (COM1)
24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
25 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3)
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4 6
1 2 3 5 7

14 13 12 11 10 9 8

No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 USB 3.1 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port
3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1)
4 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.1 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_0_1)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_2_3)
7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port
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* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

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

** 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. 7) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 6)
2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V

To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find the “Mixer” tool
on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-
streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are
allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/
Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front
panel audio.
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 Chapter 2 Installation
This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study
the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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.
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2.1 Installing the CPU

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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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.
Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector. For proper installation,
please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) 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) DDR3 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 or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. Please install the memory module into DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots for the first
priority.
5. If you adopt DDR3 2400/2100 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recom-
mended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Priority DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated
3 Populated Populated Populated Populated

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to
the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.
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 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There is 1 PCI slot and 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

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

PCI slot:

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

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

PCIE2 PCIE4

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

x16 x4
CrossFireXTM Mode

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when
using multiple graphics cards.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper
is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”
when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.6, No. 18) Default Clear CMOS

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear
the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when
you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut
it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed.
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 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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

System Panel Header PLED+

PLED-
Connect the power
(9-pin PANEL1) PWRBTN#
GND switch, reset switch and
(see p.6, No. 20) system status indicator on
1
GND
the chassis to this header
RESET#
GND according to the pin
HDLED-
HDLED+ assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

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

RESET (Reset Switch):

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

PLED (System Power LED):

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

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

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

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists
of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire
assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Power LED Header 1

Please connect the chassis
(3-pin PLED1) PLED-
PLED+ power LED to this header
PLED+
(see p.6, No. 17) to indicate the system’s
power status.

Serial ATA3 Connectors These six SATA3

SATA3_5
SATA3_4
(SATA3_0: connectors support SATA
see p.6, No. 10) data cables for internal
(SATA3_1: storage devices with up to

SATA3_3
SATA3_2

see p.6, No. 15) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

(SATA3_2:
see p.6, No. 11)
SATA3_1
SATA3_0

(SATA3_3:
see p.6, No. 14)
(SATA3_4:
see p.6, No. 12)
(SATA3_5:
see p.6, No. 13)

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four USB 2.0 ports

USB_PWR
(9-pin USB_4_5) P-
P+ on the I/O panel, there
GND
(see p.6, No. 22) DUMMY
are two headers on this
(9-pin USB_6_7) 1
motherboard. Each USB
(see p.6, No. 21) P+
GND
2.0 header can support
P-
USB_PWR two ports.

USB 3.0 Headers IntA_P_D+

IntA_P_D- Besides two USB 3.0 ports
GND

(19-pin USB3_2_3) IntA_P_SSTX+

IntA_P_SSTX-
GND
on the I/O panel, there is
IntA_P_SSRX+
(see p.6, No. 25) IntA_P_SSRX-
Vbus
one header and one port
on this motherboard.
1
Vbus
Each USB 3.0 header can
IntA_P_SSRX-
IntA_P_SSRX+
GND
support two ports.
IntA_P_SSTX-
IntA_P_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P_D-
IntA_P_D+
ID
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 Front Panel Audio Header GND
PRESENCE#
This header is for
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) connecting audio devices
MIC_RET
OUT_RET

(see p.6, No. 24) 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
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”.

Chassis Speaker Header DUMMY SPEAKER Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER1) 1 speaker to this header.
+5V DUMMY
(see p.6, No. 19)

Chassis Fan Connectors 1 GND Please connect fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) 2 +12V
FAN_SPEED
to the fan connectors and
3
(see p.6, No. 8) 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL match the black wire to
the ground pin.
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.6, No. 16)
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_SPEED

(4-pin CHA_FAN3)
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
(see p.6, No. 9) CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
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FAN_SPEED
(3-pin CHA_FAN4) FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
(see p.6, No. 2)

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CPU Fan Connectors FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard pro-

FAN_SPEED

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) +12V

GND vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(see p.6, No. 4) (Quiet Fan) connector.
1 2 3 4 If you plan to connect a
(3-pin CPU_FAN2) FAN_SPEED 3-Pin CPU fan, please
FAN_VOLTAGE
(see p.6, No. 3) GND 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.6, No. 7) 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.6, No. 1) 4-pin ATX power supply,
please plug it along Pin 1
and Pin 5.

Serial Port Header This COM1 header

(9-pin COM1) supports a serial port
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 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to
install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireXTM
and Quad CrossFireXTM are supported with Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8.1 32-
bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit OS.

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
operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
5. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFi-
reXTM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

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

Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing
a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics
cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided
with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please
refer to your graphics card vendor for
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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
PCIE2 slot.

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Step 1
Power on your computer and boot into OS.

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

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

uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check
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.
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2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe. The M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3
can accommodate a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen 2 x4 (20 Gb/s).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module.

Step 2

Uninstall the screw knob and the

standoff counterclockwise for later
E D C B A use.

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Step 3
4
3 Depending on t he PCB leng t h of
your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find
the corresponding NUT location to
2
be used.
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
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Hand tighten the standoff into the

desired NUT on the motherboard.
E D C B A

Step 5

A l ig n a nd gent ly i nser t t he M. 2
(NGFF) SSD module into the M.2
C B A
slot. Please be aware that the M.2
(NGFF) SSD module only fits in one
orientation.

E D C B A

Step 6

Tighten the screw knob to secure the

module into place.

E D NUT2 NUT1

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

PCIe Interface

SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G
SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for
details: http://www.asrock.com
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

3.1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the 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.

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ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different
system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including Hardware Monitor,
Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES, XFast RAM and Restart to UEFI. In
Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it
shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are
allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In OC DNA,
you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends. Your friends
then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In
IES, you can enjoy the intelligent power saving feature. In XFast RAM, it fully uti-
lizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. It also
shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster
than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another
advantage is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order
to extend their lifespan. In Restart to UEFI, it allows users to easily enter the UEFI
automatically under Windows® 8 when turning on the PC next time.

3.2.1 Installation
When you install all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock support CD,
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) will be auto-installed as well. After
installation, you will find the icon “ASRock eXtreme Tuner“ on your desktop.
Double-click “ASRock eXtreme Tuner“ icon, AXTU main menu will pop up.

3.2.2 Function
Please be noted that there is a button “Auto run when windows start“ on the lower
right corner. If you click this button, every time you turn on your system and enter
Windows®, the system will automatically start AXTU.

There are seven sections in AXTU main menu: Hardware Monitor, Fan Control,
Overclocking, OC DNA, IES, XFast RAM and Restart to UEFI.
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Hardware Monitor

In the Hardware Monitor section, it shows the major readings of your system. The
main readings include Clock, Fan & Temperature, and Voltage. In Clock, there are
CPU speed and CPU ratio. In Fan & Temperature, there are CPU temperature and
CPU fan speed. You may find out if there’s any abnormal situation occurs to your
system’s temperature. In Voltage, there are many respective voltages.

Fan Control

In the Fan Control section, there are two major chapters: Temperature and CPU/
Chassis/Power Fan. In Temperature, it shows the major readings of CPU and
motherboard temperature. In CPU/Chassis/Power Fan, it shows the fan target speed
and temperature, and you are able to adjust the setting by clicking the “+/-” and
confirm by “APPLY” afterward.
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 Overclocking

In the Overclocking section, there are Clock and Voltage chapters for users to adjust
settings and pursuit optimal system performance. You are able to fine-tune the CPU
ratio, CPU frequency, and respective voltages by clicking the “+/-” at the display
panel. After confirmation of the settings, please click on the “APPLY” button.

Overclocking and over-voltage may affect your system’s stability, or even cause dam-
age to your hardware devices. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We
are not responsible for the possible damage caused by overclocking and overvoltage.
If system hangs after overclocking, please remove the AC power cord and plug the AC
power cord back on again before you power on your system.

OC DNA

OC DNA provides a convenient way to record the OC settings and share with
others. It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system
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and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings. With OC

DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends. Your
friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings
as yours. Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on
the same motherboard.
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IES

Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent

Energy Saving is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings.
The voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency
when the CPU cores are idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power
saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.

XFast RAM

XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows®
OS 32-bit CPU. It also shortens the loading time of previously visited websites,
making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe
Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage is that it reduces the frequency of
accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
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 Restart to UEFI

Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. The lightning boot up speed
makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. Restart to UEFI technology is designed
for those requiring frequent UEFI access. It allows users to easily enter the UEFI
automatically when turning on the PC next time. Just simply enable this function;
the PC will be assured to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning.
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3.3 ASRock APP Shop

The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software
applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support
utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard
up to date simply with a few clicks.

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

*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock 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.

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

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

The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various
apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed.

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

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

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

Step 2
Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app.
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Step 3

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

Step 4
When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the
upper right corner.

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

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

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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers

Installing BIOS or Drivers

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

Step 1

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

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

Step 3

Click Update to start the update process.

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

Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority

Security For security settings

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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

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4.2 Main Screen

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

Active Page on Entry

Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

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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.

OC Mode
Use this to select Overclock Mode. Please note that overclocing may cause damage
to your components and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and
expense.

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It
should be done at your own risk and expense.

CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode
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Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The
default value is [Auto].

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Spread Spectrum
This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.

ASRock UCC
ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as
a simple switch of the UEFI option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core
to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core
or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-
core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the
upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is
supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU
can support this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

CPU Active Core Control

This allows you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The configuration options
depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [Disabled].

AMD Turbo Core Technology

This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this feature. Use this to
select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Configuration options: [Auto],
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto].

AMD Application Power Management

Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power con-sumption
over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for the CPU
mode being used. If [Enabled] is selected, the power consumption is reduced when
overclocking.

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

North Bridge Maximum Frequency

It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.
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Multiplier/Voltage Change
This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of
Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the
default value for system stability.

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For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

CPU Voltage
It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system
stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Frequency Multiplier
For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

CPU NB Voltage
It allows you to adjust the value of CPU NB voltage. However, for safety and system
stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

HT Bus Speed
This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options:
[200MHz] to [2000MHz].

HT Bus Width
This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options: [8
Bit] and [16 Bit].

DRAM Timing Configuration

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

DRAM Slot
Use this item to view SPD data.

DRAM Timing Control

Use this item to control DRAM timing.

Power Down Enable

Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Bank Interleaving
Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or
accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Channel Interleaving
It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options:
[Disabled], [Auto]. The default value is [Auto].

Voltage Configuration
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DRAM Voltage
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Configure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU.

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

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

CPU VDDA Voltage

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

PCIE VDDA Voltage

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

SB Voltage
Use this to select SB Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
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4.4 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage
Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configura-
tion.

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

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Cool 'n' Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The default
value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install
Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to
[Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and
memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some
memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue
occurs.

Enhance Halt State (C1E)

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the
native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support
from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the
system caches.

Secure Virtual Machine

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

Core C6 Mode
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CPU Thermal Throttle

Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU
from overheated. The default value is [Auto].

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Primary Graphics Adapter

Select a primary VGA.

IOMMU
Use this to enable or disable IOMMU. The default value of this feature is [Disabled].
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4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration

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

Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

Onboard LAN
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.

Good Night LED

By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off when the
system is on. It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs
when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode.
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SATA Controller(s)
Enable/disable the SATA controllers.

SATA Mode
IDE: For better compatibility.

AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.

RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on
SATA3_4 or SATA3_5 port.

AMD AHCI BIOS ROM

Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. The default value of this
option is [Disabled].
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SATA IDE Combined Mode

This item is for SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 ports. Use this item to enable or disable
SATA IDE combined mode. The default value is [Enabled].

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If you want to build RAID on SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 ports, please disable this item.

Aggressive Link Power Management

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.

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Serial Port
Enable or disable the Serial port.

Serial Port Address

Select the address of the Serial port.
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4.4.6 ACPI Configuration

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

Check Ready Bit

Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this
is recommended for better system stability.

ACPI HPET Table

Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL
tests.

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.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

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

PCI Devices Power On

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

RTC Alarm Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let
it be handled by your operating system.

USB Phy Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by an USB Phy.

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.
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4.4.7 USB Configuration

USB Controller
Enable or disable all the USB 2.0 ports.

Etron USB 3.0 Controller

Enable or disable all the Etron USB 3.0 ports.

ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller

Enable or disable all the ASMedia USB 3.1 ports.

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.

Legacy USB 3.0 Support

Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices.
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System Browser
ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices
connected.

OMG (Online Management Guard)

Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access
at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of
internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing
OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.

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.
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Easy Driver Installer

For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support
CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to
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required drivers automatically.

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

Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version
from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet
Flash.
*For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB
pen drive before using this function.

Network Configuration
Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.

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

UEFI Download Server

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

Load User Default

Load previously saved user defaults.
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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.

CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting

This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Configuration options: [Full On]
and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and
[Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and
[Manual]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 3 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and
[Manual]. The default is value [Full On].
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 4.7 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. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1 / 8
and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this
UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows.

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.

Full Screen Logo

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

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AddOn ROM Display

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

Boot Failure Guard

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

Boot Failure Guard Count

Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores
the default settings.

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CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless
you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1 / 8 64-bit and all of your
devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.

Launch PXE OpROM Policy

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

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

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

Launch Video 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. Do not launch?
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4.8 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 Windows 8.1 / 8 Secure Boot.
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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.
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Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer
for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request
form at http://www.asrock.com/support/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

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