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Radio transmit power per transceiver type

Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)

2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
WiFi 5250-5350 MHz
21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
5470-5725 MHz
28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -1.5 dbm
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specifications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 8

1.4 I/O Panel 10

Chapter 2 Installation 14
2.1 Installing the CPU 15

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 26

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 29

2.5 Jumpers Setup 30

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31

2.7 Smart Switch 37

2.8 Dr. Debug 38

2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 40

2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 40

2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 42

2.10 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 43

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 43

2.10.2 Driver Installation and Setup 45

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 46

2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 49

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 51

3.1 Installing Drivers 51

3.2 A-Tuning 52

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 52

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 52

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 55

3.3.1 UI Overview 55

3.3.2 Apps 56

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 59

3.3.4 Setting 60

3.4 ASRock Polychrome RGB 61

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 64

4.1 Introduction 64

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 64

4.1.2 Navigation Keys 65

4.2 Main Screen 66

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 67

4.4 Advanced Screen 70

4.4.1 CPU Configuration 71

4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 72

4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 73

4.4.4 Storage Configuration 74

4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 75

4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 76

4.4.7 AMD CBS 77

4.4.8 AMD PBS 85

4.5 Tools 86

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 88

4.7 Security Screen 91

4.8 Boot Screen 92

4.9 Exit Screen 94

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X470 Taichi motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.

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

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

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 X470 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock X470 Taichi Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock X470 Taichi Support CD
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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Platform • ATX Form Factor

• 2oz Copper PCB

CPU • Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit

Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge)
• IR Digital PWM
• 16 Power Phase design
• Supports 300W EX OC
• Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II
• Supports 105W Water Cooling (Pinnacle Ridge); Supports
95W Water Cooling (Summit Ridge); Supports 65W Water
Cooling (Raven Ridge)

Chipset • AMD Promontory X470

Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4
3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-
ECC, un-buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Summit Ridge) support DDR4
3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2667/2400/2133 ECC &
non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Raven Ridge) support DDR4
3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2667/2400/2133 non-ECC,
un-buffered memory*
* For Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), 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 26 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum
frequency support.
• Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
• 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
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Expansion • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at
Slot x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3))*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5 @ x4 mode)
* If PCIE5 slot is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled
• 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)
• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
• Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-
802.11ac module (on the rear I/O)
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE3)

Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen

Series APU*
* Actual support may vary by CPU
• DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0
• Max. shared memory 2GB
• Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 30Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Ports (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDCP with HDMI Port
• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI Port

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
- Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps
- 120dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier
- NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel
Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
- Pure Power-In
- Direct Drive Technology
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- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
- RGB LED
- Gold Audio Jacks
- 15μ Gold Audio Connector
• Supports DTS Connect

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

Wireless • Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module

LAN • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
• Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps
• Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II

Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports

I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
Protection)
• 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• 1 x Clear CMOS Button
• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
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Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, sup-
port NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type
2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)*
• 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type
2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2
x4 (20 Gb/s)*
* If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

Connector • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header

• 1 x AMD Fan LED Header
* 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.
• 3 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 and
CHA_FAN3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power
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 • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power
Connector)
• 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power
Connector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio
Connector)
• 1 x AMD LED Fan USB Header
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
(Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (ASMedia
ASM3142)
• 1 x Dr. Debug with LED

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, VCORE_NB, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V,
VDDP, PROM 2.5V, 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, VCORE_
NB, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V, VDDP

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit

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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.

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 1.3 Motherboard Layout

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

CPU_FAN1
CHA_FAN3/WP
ATX12V1 ATX12V2

CPU_FAN2/WP

M2_WIFI_1
Keyboard
B: USB2
T: USB1
USB 3.1 Gen1

/Mouse

PS2

CLRC

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)

ATXPWR1
BTN1

HDMI1
8

SOCKET AM4
USB 3.1 Gen1 Top: LAN
T: USB3 RJ-45
(I211AT)
B: USB4

USB 3.1 Gen1

T: USB5
B: USB6

USB3_7_8
USB 3.1 Gen2
T: USB31_TA_1
B: USB31_TC_1 1
Central/Bass
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SPDIF
Optical
Bottom:

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CHA_FAN1/WP
MIC IN
Bottom:

LINE IN
Top:
FRONT
Center:

AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5

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M2_1

F_USB31_TC_1
1
1
12
PCIE1 13
RoHS
1
USB3_9_10

BIOS 14
ROM
Super
I/O
SATA3_1_2

PCIE2 CMOS
15
Battery AMD
Promontory
X470
SATA3_3_4

AUDIO
CODEC PCIE3 16
SATA3_5_6

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M2_2

PCIE4
SATA3_A1_A2

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CLRMOS1
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PCIE5 1

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ADDR_LED1
CHA_FAN2/WP SPK_PLED1
USB_3_4 USB_1_2 Dr. PLED PWRBTN
1
HD_AUDIO1
RGB_LED1 Debug
1 1 1
1
1 1 HDLED RESET

PANEL1

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No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
4 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
7 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
10 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
11 AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5)
12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (F_USB31_TC_1)
13 AMD FAN LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1)
14 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_9_10)
15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2)
16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4)
17 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_5_6)
18 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)
19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
23 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
25 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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3 5
1 2 4 6

16 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 7
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No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 9 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* 10 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
3 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_5_6)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 13 HDMI Port
6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 14 Clear CMOS Button
7 Microphone (Pink) 15 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
8 Optical SPDIF Out Port 16 Antenna Ports

* 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
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** 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

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 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module
This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2
module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/
g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-
use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth
v4.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of
functionality into the mobile devices. BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology
and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.

* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide

Step 1
Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that come
with the package.

Step 2
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to
the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clock-
wise until it is securely connected.

Step 3

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

illustration.
*You may need to adjust the direction of
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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.

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

Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1

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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2

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1N
FA
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CP

4-pin FAN cable

RGB LED Cable

1
AN
F
U_
CP

1
_LED

+12V
AN
D_F
AM
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*The diagram shown here are for reference only. Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of
AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1).

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FA
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2
ED
B _L
+12V RG

or

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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.
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If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome RGB".
If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software".

*The diagram shown here are for reference only. Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of AMD Fan
LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) and page 32 for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5).

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 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

DDR4 UDIMM Maximum Frequency Support

Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2933

- DR - - 2400

- SR - SR 2933

- DR - DR 2400

SR SR SR SR 2133

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 1866

Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge)

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2667

- DR - - 2667

- SR - SR 2667
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- DR - DR 2400-2667

SR SR SR SR 2133-2400

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 1866-2133

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Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2933

- DR - - 2667

- SR - SR 2667

- DR - DR 2400

SR SR SR SR 2133

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 1866

SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label

DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label

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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 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 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
* If PCIE5 slot is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled.

PCIe Slot Configurations

PCIE1 PCIE3

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

CrossFireXTM or SLITM x8 x8
Mode

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP ) when using
multiple graphics cards.
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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. 19)

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.

The Clear CMOS Button has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these
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. 20) 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.
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 Power LED and Speaker SPEAKER Please connect the
DUMMY
Header DUMMY
chassis power LED and
(7-pin SPK_PLED1) +5V the chassis speaker to this
(see p.8, No. 23) header.
1

PLED+
PLED+
PLED-

Serial ATA3 Connectors SATA3_A2 SATA3_6 SATA3_4 SATA3_2

These eight SATA3

SATA3_A1 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_1

(SATA3_1_2: connectors support SATA
see p.8, No. 15) data cables for internal
(SATA3_3_4: storage devices with up to
see p.8, No. 16) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATA3_5_6: * To minimize the boot
see p.8, No. 17) time, use AMD SATA
(SATA3_A1_A2: ports (SATA3_1~6) for
see p.8, No. 18) your SSDs.

AMD LED Fan USB This header is used for

Header GND
connecting the USB
P+
(4-pin USB_5) P-
connector on the AMD
(see p.8, No. 11) USB_PWR SR3 Heatsink.
1

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. 21) Each USB 2.0 header can
(9-pin USB_3_4) 1 support two ports.
GND
(see p.8, No. 22) P-
P+
USB_PWR

USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers Vbus

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

(see p.8, No. 9) GND

IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX+
USB 3.1 Gen1 header can
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
GND
IntA_PB_D-
support two ports.
IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+
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(19-pin USB3_9_10) Dummy IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D-
(see p.8, No. 14) IntA_PB_D- GND
GND IntA_PA_SSTX+
IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PB_SSTX- GND
GND IntA_PA_SSRX+
IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX- bus
V

V
Vbus

Front Panel Type C USB There is one Front

USB Type-C Cable

3.1 Gen2 Header Panel Type C USB 3.1
(26-pin F_USB31_TC_1) Gen2 Header on this
(see p.8, No. 12) motherboard. This header
is used for connecting a
USB 3.1 Gen2 module for
additional USB 3.1 Gen2
ports.

Front Panel Audio Header GND

PRESENCE#
This header is for
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC_RET
OUT_RET connecting audio devices
(see p.8, No. 27) 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”.
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 Chassis Water Pump Fan FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 This motherboard
CHA_FAN_SPEED 3
Connectors FAN_VOLTAGE 2 provides three 4-Pin water
GND 1
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) cooling chassis fan
(see p.8, No. 10) 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. 24) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL connect it to Pin 1-3.

1 2 3 4

GND
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_SPEED
(see p.8, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

1 2 3 4

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. 5) (Quiet Fan) connector.
1 2 3 4
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU Water Pump Fan FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard

CPU_FAN_SPEED
Connector FAN_VOLTAGE provides a 4-Pin water
GND
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) cooling CPU fan
(see p.8, No. 4) 1 2 3 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
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ATX 12V Power 8 5 This motherboard pro-

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

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.

AMD FAN LED Header B AMD FAN LED Header is used

(4-pin AMD_FAN_ R to connect RGB LED
G
LED1) extension cable that comes with
12V
(see p.8, No. 13) 1 AMD heatsink. The cable
connection allows users to choose
from various LED lighting
effects.
Caution: Never install the FAN
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.

RGB LED Header 1 This RGB header is used to

(4-pin RGB_LED1) 12V G R B connect RGB LED extension
(see p.8, No. 25) 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.
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This header is used to connect
(3-pin ADDR_LED1) GND Addressable LED extension cable
DO_ADDR
(see p.8, No. 26) VOUT
which allows users to choose
from various LED lighting
effects.
Caution: Never install the
Addressable LED cable in the
wrong orientation; otherwise,
the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 63 for
further instructions on this
header.
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2.7 Smart Switch

The motherboard has one smart switch: Clear CMOS Button, allowing users to clear
the CMOS values.

Clear CMOS Button Clear CMOS Button

(CLRCBTN1) allows users to quickly
(see p.10, No. 14) clear the CMOS values.

This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power
supply.

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 2.8 Dr. Debug
Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even
easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.
Code Description

00 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear

CMOS.

0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices.

Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card,
and remove other USB, PCI devices.

01 - 54 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and

(except 0d), memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please
5A- 60 install only one memory module or try using other memory
modules.

55 The Memory could not be detected. Please re-install the

memory and CPU. If the problem still exists, please install
only one memory module or try using other memory
modules.

61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please press reset or clear

CMOS.

92 - 99 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install PCI-E

devices or try installing them in other slots. If the problem
still exists, please remove all PCI-E devices or try using
another VGA card.

A0 - A7 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please re-install

IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please
clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices.

b0 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and

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b4 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all

USB devices.

b7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and

memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please
install only one memory module or try using other memory
modules.

d6 The VGA could not be recognized. Please clear CMOS and

try re-installing the VGA card. If the problem still exists,
please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other
VGA cards.

d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. Please

try re-installing the keyboard and mouse.

d8 Invalid Password.

FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear

CMOS.

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 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link
Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16
graphics cards.

Requirements

1. You should only use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Download
the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.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 NVIDIA® certified PSU. Please refer to
the NVIDIA® website for details.

2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Step 2
If required, connect the auxiliary power
source to the PCI Express graphics cards.
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Step 3
Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_
Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each
graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_
HB_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place.

SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card

ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card

Step 4
Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the
monitor connector or the DVI connector of
the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1
slot.

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 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the
Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility.
Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU.

For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode

Step 1
Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel
icon in the Windows® system tray.

Step 2
In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX
configuration. Then select Maximize 3D
performance and click Apply.

Step 3
Reboot your system.

Step 4
You can freely enjoy the benefits of SLITM
or Quad SLITM.
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2.10 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.

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing
a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
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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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.
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2.10.2 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.
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 2.11 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 Ultra M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

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

C B A

No. 1 2 3
Nut Location A B C
PCB Length 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Type2260 Type 2280 Type 22110
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Step 3

Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD

module, please loosen the screws to
remove the M.2 heatsink.

Step 4

Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD

module into the M.2 slot. Please
be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
C B A module only fits in one orientation.
*If you insert Type 22110 M.2 SSD,
please make sure that there is no
standoff being placed at the nut
location A or B.

C B A 20o

Step 5

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
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C B
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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
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2.12 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 M.2 Socket
(M2_2) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2
x4 (20 Gb/s).
* If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled

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
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Move the standoff based on the

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

Step 4

Peel off the yellow protective film on

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

Step 5

Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD

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

D C B A 20o

Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
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Please do not overtighten the screw as

D NUT2 NUT1
this might damage the module.

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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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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.
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OC Tweaker
Configurations for overclocking the system.

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

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

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

The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and
downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and
easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock 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.
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Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image
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When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you
to download.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 4
When installation completes, you can 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 Live Update & APP Shop
on Windows startup.
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3.4 ASRock Polychrome RGB

ASRock Polychrome RGB is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals
with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connect-
ing the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static,
Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.

Connecting the LED Strip

Connect your RGB LED strip to the RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard.

1 B
R
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12V

RGB_LED1
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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.
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Connect your Addressable RGB LED strip to the Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) on
the motherboard.

ADDR_LED1
1

GND
DO_ADDR
VOUT

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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.
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ASRock Polychrome RGB 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

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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

Security For security settings

Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority

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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

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When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
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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
OC Mode Change Switch
Select a setting for OC Mode.

Overclock Mode
Select the overclock mode.

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.
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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

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

AM4 Advance Boot Training

Set TR4 Advance boot training to [Auto] to increase compatibility.

Voltage Configuration
Voltage Mode
[OC]
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.

CPU Vcore Voltage

Configure the voltage for the CPU Vcore.

CPU Load-Line Calibration

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

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

VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration

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

CPU OVP
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Configure the CPU OVP (Over Voltage Protection).

CPU OCP
Configure the CPU OCP (Over Current Protection).

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

VTT_DDR
Configure the VTT DDR voltage. The default value is [Auto].

VPPM
Configure the voltage for the VPPM.

2.50V_PROM Voltage
Configure the voltage for the 2.50V PROM.

+1.8 Voltage
Use this to select +1.8 Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

VDDP
Configure the voltage for the VDDP.

1.05V_PROM Voltage
Use this to select 1.05V_PROM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

Save User Default

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

Load User Default

Load previously saved user defaults.

Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk

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

Load User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk

Load previously saved user defaults from the disk.
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In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage-
Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, AMD CBS and AMD
PBS.

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.
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4.4.1 CPU Configuration

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® OS 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.

AMD fTPM Switch

Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM.

SVM Mode
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
[Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
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SR-IOV Support
Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system
has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices.
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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.

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

Restore on AC/Power Loss

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

WAN Radio
Configure the WiFi module's connectivity.

Onboard Debug Port LED

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

SATA Mode
AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.

RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

SATA Hot Plug

Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug function.
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4.4.5 Super IO Configuration

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

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Suspend to RAM
It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving.

ACPI HPET Table

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

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

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

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.
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4.4.7 AMD CBS

Zen Common Options

RedirectForReturnDis
From a workaround for GCC/C000005 issue for XV Core on CZ A0, setting MSRC001_1029
Decode Configuration (DE_CFG) bit 14 [DecfgNoRdrctForReturns] to 1.

L2 TLB Associativity
0 - L2 TLB ways [11:8] are fully associative. 1 - =L2 TLB ways [11:8] are 4K-only.

Platform first Error Handling

Enable/disable PFEH, cloak individual banks, and mask deferred error interrupts from each
bank.

Core Performance Boost

Disable CPB.

Enable IBS
Enables IBS through MSRC001_1005[42] and disables SpecLockMap through
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Global C-state Control

Controls IO based C-state generation and DF C-states.

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Enables or disables the Opcache.

OC Mode
OC1 - 16 cores/3.6GHz on 1.3375V
OC2 - 8 cores/3.7GHz on 1.369V
OC3 - 4 cores/3.75GHz on 1.374V\nMax Stress - 16 cores/3.8GHz on 1.400V

SEV-ES ASID Space Limit

SEV VMs using ASIDs below the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit must enable the SEV-ES feature.
The valid values for this field are from 0x1 (1) - 0x10 (16).

Core/Thread Enablement
Downcore control
Sets the number of cores to be used. Once this option has been used to remove any cores, a
POWER CYCLE is required in order for future selections to take effect.

SMTEN
This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a POWER
CYCLE is needed after selecting the 'Auto' option.
Warning: S3 is NOT SUPPORTED on systems where SMT is disabled.

Streaming Stores Control

Enables or disables the streaming stores functionality.

DF Common Options
DRAM scrub time
Provide a value that is the number of hours to scrub memory.

Redirect scrubber control

Control DF::RedirScrubCtrl[EnRedirScrub]

Disable DF sync flood propagation

Control DF::PIEConfig[DisSyncFloodProp].
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Freeze DF module queues on error

Controls DF::PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError]
Disabling this option sets DF:PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError].

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GMI encryption control

GMI encryption control

Control GMI link encryption

xGMI encryption control

Control xGMI link encryption

CC6 memory region encryption
Control whether or not the CC6 save/restore memory is encrypted

Location of private memory regions

Controls whether or not the private memory regions (PSP, SMU and CC6) are at the top of
DRAM or distributed. Note that distributed requires memory on all dies. Note that it will
always be at the top of DRAM if some dies don't have memory regardless of this option's
setting.

System probe filter

Controls whether or not the probe filter is enabled. Has no effect on parts where the probe
filter is fuse disabled.

Memory interleaving
Controls fabric level memory interleaving (AUTO, none, channel, die, socket). Note that
channel, die, and socket has requirements on memory populations and it will be ignored if
the memory doesn't support the selected option.

Memory interleaving size

Controls the memory interleaving size. The valid values are AUTO, 256 bytes, 512 bytes, 1
Kbytes or 2Kbytes. This determines the starting address of the interleave (bit 8, 9, 10 or 11).

Channel interleaving hash

Controls whether or not the address bits are hashed during channel interleave mode. This
field should not be used unless the interleaving is set to channel and the interleaving size is
256 or 512 bytes.

Memory Clear
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When this feature is disabled, BIOS does not implement MemClear after memory training
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DDR4 Common Options
DRAM Controller Configuration
DRAM Controller Configuration

DRAM Power Options

Cmd2T
Select between 1T and 2T mode on ADDR/CMD

Gear Down Mode

Configure the Gear Down Mode.

CAD Bus Configuration

CAD Bus Timing User Controls
Setup time on CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual

CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls

Drive Strength on CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual

Data Bus Configuration

Data Bus Configuration User Controls
Specify the mode for drive strength to Auto or Manual

Common RAS
Data Poisoning
Enable/disable data poisoning: UMC_CH::EccCtrl[UcFatalEn] UMC_
CH::EccCtrl[WrEccEn]
Should be enabled/disabled together.

Security
TSME
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Transparent SME: AddrTweakEn = 1; ForceEncrEn =1; DataEncrEn = 0

Data Scramble
Data scrambling: DataScrambleEn

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DRAM Memory Mapping

Chipselect Interleaving
Interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip selects for node 0.

BankGroupSwap
Configure the BankGroupSwap.

BankGroupSwapAlt
Configure BankGroupSwapAlt.

Address Hash Bank

Configure the bank address hashing.

Address Hash CS
Configure the CS address hashing.

NVDIMM
Memory MBIST
MBIST Enable
Configure the Memory MBIST.

MBIST SubType Test

Select MBIST Subtest - Single Chipselect, Multi Chipselect, Address Line Test or execute
All test

MBIST Aggressors
Enable or disable MBIST Aggressor test.

MBIST Per Bit Slave Die Reporting

Enable or disable MBIST per bit slave die result report.

NBIO Common Options

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

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[Auto]

Use default performance determinism settings

cTDP Control
[Auto]

Use the fused cTDP.

[Manual]

User can set customized cTDP.

Fan Control
[Auto]

Use the default fan controller settings.

[Manual]

User can set customized fan controller settings.

PSI
Disable PSI.

ACS Enable
Enable ACS.

PCIe ARI Support

Enables Alternative Routing-ID Interpretation
CLDO_VDDP Control
[Manual]

If this option is selected, user can set customized CLDO_VDDP voltage.

HD Audio Enable
Enable HD Audio.
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SATA Configuration Options

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SATA Controller
Disable or enable OnChip SATA controller

Sata RAS Support

Disable or enable Sata RAS Support

Sata Disabled AHCI Prefetch Function

Configure the Sata Disabled AHCI Prefetch function.

Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 0

Configure the Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 0.

Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 1

Configure the Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 1.

USB Configuration Options

XHCI controller enable
Configure the USB3 controller.

SD (Secure Digital) Options

SD Configuration Mode
Select SD Mode.

Ac Power Loss Options

Select Ac Loss Control Method.

I2C Configuration Options

Uart Configuration Options
ESPI Configuration Options
XGBE Configuration Options
eMMC Options
NTB Common Options
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Interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip selects for node 0.

BankGroupSwap
Configure the BankGroupSwap.

BankGroupSwapAlt
Configure the BankGroupSwapAlt.

Address Hash Bank

Configure the bank address hashing.

Address Hash CS
Configure the CS address hashing.

NVDIMM
Memory MBIST
MBIST Enable
Configure the Memory MBIST.

MBIST SubType Test

Select MBIST Subtest - Single Chipselect, Multi Chipselect, Address Line Test or execute
all test.

MBIST Aggressors
Configure the MBIST Aggressor test.

MBIST Per Bit Slave Die Reporting

Configure the MBIST per bit slave die result report.
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4.4.8 AMD PBS

The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

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

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

Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto

ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version
from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet
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

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

Fan Tuning
Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.

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

CPU Fan 1 Setting

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

CPU Fan 1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 1.

CPU_FAN2 / W_Pump Switch

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CPU Optional Fan Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU Optional fan.

CPU Optional Fan Setting

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

CPU Optional Fan Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for CPU Optional fan.

CHA_FAN1 / W_Pump 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 / W_Pump 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.
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CHA_FAN3 / W_Pump Switch

Select CHA_FAN3 or Water Pump mode.

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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.

Over Temperature Protection

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

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

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AddOn ROM Display

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

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

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

Launch PXE OpROM Policy

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

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

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

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop
out. Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for all options. The F9 key can be used for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell.
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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 : X470 Taichi

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)
X470 Taichi / 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)

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

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‫ 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)
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(Date)
P/N: 15G062093000AK V1.0