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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 Connecting Graphics Card to DisplayPort Input 31

2.6 Jumpers Setup 33

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 34

2.8 Smart Switches 41

2.9 Dr. Debug 43

2.10 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 49

2.10.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 49

2.10.2 Driver Installation and Setup 51

2.11 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM

Operation Guide 52

2.11.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 52

2.11.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 54

2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 56

2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 59

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 62

3.1 Installing Drivers 62

3.2 A-Tuning 63

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 63

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 63

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 66

3.3.1 UI Overview 66

3.3.2 Apps 67

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 70

3.3.4 Setting 71

3.4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 72

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 75

4.1 Introduction 75

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 75

4.1.2 Navigation Keys 76

4.2 Main Screen 77

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 78

4.4 Advanced Screen 82

4.4.1 CPU Configuration 83

4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 84

4.4.3 Storage Configuration 86

4.4.4 ACPI Configuration 87

4.4.5 Trusted Computing 88

4.4.6 AMD CBS 89

4.4.7 AMD PBS 90

4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 91

4.5 Tools 92

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 93

4.7 Security Screen 96

4.8 Boot Screen 97

4.9 Exit Screen 99

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock X570 Creator 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 X570 Creator Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock X570 Creator Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock X570 Creator Support CD
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
• 1 x Right Angle Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
• 2 x Standoffs for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
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Platform • ATX Form Factor

• 2oz Copper PCB

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

Chipset • AMD X570

Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4666+
(OC)/4400(OC)/4300(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133
(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-
buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4
3600+(OC)/3466(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC
& non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso) support DDR4 3466+|
(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory*
* For Ryzen Series CPUs (Picasso), ECC is only supported with
PRO CPUs.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
* Please refer to page 26 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum
frequency support.
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

Expansion AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse)

Slot • 3 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE4/PCIE6: single
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at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE4); triple at x8

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AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge)

• 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE4/PCIE6: single at
Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE4);
triple at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE4) / Gen4x4
(PCIE6))*
AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso)
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Slot (single at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) or
Gen4x4 (PCIE6))*
* The PCIe bandwidth is dependent on the CPU installed.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots
• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM
and CrossFireXTM
• Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM**
• Supports NVIDIA® NVLinkTM with dual NVIDIA® GeForce®
RTX series graphics cards**
** NVIDIA NVLink Bridge does not come with the package.
Please purchase it from NVIDIA® if necessary.
** This feature is only supported with Ryzen Series CPUs
(Matisse and Pinnacle Ridge).
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-
802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen

Series APU*
* Actual support may vary by CPU
• DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0
• Shared memory default 2GB. Max Shared memory supports
up to 16GB.
* The Max shared memory 16GB requires 32GB system memory
installed.
• Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 60Hz
• Supports DisplayPort 1.4 Input with max. resolution up to
4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 120Hz
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* DisplayPort 1.4 Input is used to connect a Type-C Monitor.

• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.0 Ports (Compliant
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 • Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) with HDMI 2.0
• Supports HDCP 2.2 with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
Ports
• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.0 and
DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
• Supports Microsoft PlayReady®

Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek

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

LAN 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s

(AQUANTIA® AQC107):
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports PXE
1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I211AT):
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE
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Wireless • Intel® 802.11ax WiFi Module

LAN • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
• Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
• Supports WiFi6 802.11ax (2.4Gbps)
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth 5.0 + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO

Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports

I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 Input
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
* Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_5_6 ports.
* ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_5_6, TB_1
and TB_2 ports.
• 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061,
support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type
2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4
(64 Gb/s) (with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Pinnacle
Ridge and Picasso)*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type
2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module
and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)*
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* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

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 Connector • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 Input (DPIN2)
• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x AMD Fan LED Header
* The AMD Fan LED Header is compatible with a regular RGB
LED stripe.
* The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED strips of maximum
load of 3A (36W) and length up to 2.5M.
• 1 x RGB LED Header
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
• 1 x Addressable LED Header
* Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
* The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum
1A (12W) fan power.
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)
* The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
• 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
Connector)
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power
Connector)
• 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power
Connector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio
Connector)
• 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
(Supports ESD Protection)
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• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Supports ESD

Protection)
• 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
• 1 x Power Button with LED
• 1 x Reset Button with LED
• 1 x Clear CMOS Button
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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 Voltage Multi-adjustment

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

Monitor ter Pump Fans
• Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water
Pump Fans
• Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-
ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/
Water Pump Fans
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, VCORE_
NB, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.05V

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit

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 8

AMD_FAN_LED1
1
BIOS CHA_FAN3/WP CPU_FAN1
_FB1
ATX12V1 ATX12V2

CPU_FAN2/WP

M2_WIFI_1
Keyboard
B: USB2
T: USB1
USB 3.2 Gen1

/Mouse

PS2
HDMI1

DPIN1

ATXPWR1
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
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TB_1 USB3_3

SOCKET AM4
Top:
TB_2 USB3_4 RJ-45
(I211AT )
LAN
B: USB6
T: USB5
USB 3.2 Gen1

Top:
RJ-45
(AQUANTIA
AQC107 )
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USB3_7_8
Central/Bass
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SPDIF
Optical
Bottom:

1
DPIN2

LAN
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MIC IN
Bottom:

LINE IN
Top:
FRONT
Center:

CHA_FAN1/WP

30
M2_1

F_USB31_TC_1

12

PCIE1

SPI_TPM_J1

29 1

PCIE2
BIOS
ROM
CMOS
AMD
SATA3_1_2

Battery
PCIE3 Premium 13
Purity X570
Sound T M 4 RoHS
SATA3_3_4

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PCIE4
SATA3_A1_A2

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M2_2

PCIE5
SATA3_A3_A4

CLRCMOS1 16
1 SPK_PLED1

PCIE6 1
CLRC
BTN1
Dr.
HD_AUDIO1
ADDR_LED1
USB_1_2 USB3_9_10
CHA_FAN2
/WP
Debug Reset Power
PLED PWRBTN
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RGB_HEADER1
1 1
1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET

PANEL1

28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18
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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 AMD FAN LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1)
8 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
11 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (F_USB31_TC_1)
13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4)
15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)
16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A3_A4)
17 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1)
18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
19 Power Button (PWRBTN1)
20 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
21 Reset Button (RSTBTN1)
22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
24 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_9_10)
25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
27 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1)
28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
29 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
30 DisplayPort 1.4 Input Connector (DPIN2)
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1 2 3 5 7

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12 10 9 8
16 14 12
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No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_5_6)****
2 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* 11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_4)
3 10G LAN RJ-45 Port 12 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port

(AQUANTIA® AQC107)** 13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_3)

4 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 DisplayPort 1.4 Input
6 Line In (Light Blue) 16 HDMI Port
7 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 17 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
8 Microphone (Pink) 18 Antenna Ports
9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 19 BIOS Flashback Button

* 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

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Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

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** 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 10Mbps/100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps
Orange
Blinking Data Activity /5Gbps connection
On Link Green 10Gbps 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

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 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antenna
WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module
This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.0
module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/
g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-
use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth
v5.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of
functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.0 also includes Low Energy Technology
and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. The 2T2R WiFi
solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 2.4Gbps.
* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna

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WiFi Antenna Installation Guide

Step 1
Connect the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antenna to the antenna connectors. Turn
the antenna clockwise until it is securely
connected.

Step 2
Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna at
90-degree angle.
*You may need to adjust the direction of
the antenna for a stronger signal.

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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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*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on
your motherboard. Please refer to page 36 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_
FAN_LED1).
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CP

1
_LED
AN
D_F
AM

_5
USB

Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step.
If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome SYNC".
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If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software".

*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your
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This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. We suggest that you install the memory modules on DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 first
for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMMs configuration.

AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support

Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200

- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

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

Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2933

- DR - - 2933

- SR - SR 2933
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- DR - DR 2933

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

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

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Ryzen Series CPUs (Picasso):

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/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/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 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

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

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE6 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse):

PCIE1 PCIE4 PCIE6

Single Graphics Card Gen4x16 N/A N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

CrossFireXTM or SLITM Gen4x8 Gen4x8 N/A
Mode

Three Graphics Cards in

Gen4x8 Gen4x8 Gen4x4
3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode
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PCIE1 PCIE4 PCIE6

Single Graphics Card Gen3x16 N/A N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

CrossFireXTM or SLITM Gen3x8 Gen3x8 N/A
Mode

Three Graphics Cards in

Gen3x8 Gen3x8 Gen4x4
3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode

Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso)

PCIE1 PCIE4 PCIE6

Gen3x8 N/A N/A
Single Graphics Card
N/A N/A Gen4x4

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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2.5 Connecting Graphics Card to DisplayPort Input

Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN1

Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A) on the
graphics card. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Port (B) on the
motherboard's rear I/O panel.

DisplayPort Cable

B
DP
IN1
A

For USB Type C Monitor Connection:

Input Output
DP_IN1 TB_1

DP_IN1
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Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the internal
Mini DisplayPort Port (A) on the graphics card. Then connect the other end of the cable
to the onboard DisplayPort Port (B) on the motherboard.
* The internal Mini DisplayPort IN Port is only compatible with the ASRock graphics card with the
internal Mini DisplayPort OUT Port.

Mini DisplayPort to
DisplayPort Adapter Cable

2
IN
DP

For USB Type C Monitor Connection:

Input Output
DP_IN2 TB_2
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2.6 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is
“Open”.

Clear CMOS Jumper Short: Clear CMOS

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

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

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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. 18) 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. 20) header.
1

PLED+
PLED+
PLED-

Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight SATA3

SATA3_A4 SATA3_A2 SATA3_4 SATA3_2

SATA3_A3 SATA3_A1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1

(SATA3_1_2: connectors support SATA
see p.8, No. 13) data cables for internal
(SATA3_3_4: storage devices with up to
see p.8, No. 14) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATA3_A1_A2: *To minimize the boot
see p.8, No. 15) time, use AMD® X570
(SATA3_A3_A4: SATA ports (SATA3_1~4)
see p.8, No. 16) for your bootable devices.

USB 2.0 Header USB_PWR There is a header on this

P-
P+
(9-pin USB_1_2) GND motherboard. This USB
DUMMY
(see p.8, No. 25) 2.0 header can support
1 two ports.
GND
P+
P-
USB_PWR

USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Vbus There are two headers on

Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-

(19-pin USB3_7_8) IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ this motherboard. Each

IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND

(see p.8, No. 10) GND IntA_PB_SSTX- USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND support two ports.
GND IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PA_D+ Dummy
1
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IntA_P_D-
GND
(19-pin USB3_9_10) IntA_P_SSTX+
IntA_P_SSTX-
GND
(see p.8, No. 24) IntA_P_SSRX+
IntA_P_SSRX-
Vbus

1
Vbus
IntA_P_SSRX-
IntA_P_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P_SSTX-
IntA_P_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P_D-
IntA_P_D+
ID

Front Panel Type C USB There is one Front

3.2 Gen2 Header Panel Type C USB 3.2
(20-pin F_USB31_TC_1) Gen2 Header on this
(see p.8, No. 12) motherboard. This header
is used for connecting a
USB 3.2 Gen2 module for
USB Type-C Cable additional USB 3.2 Gen2
ports.

Front Panel Audio Header GND

PRESENCE#
This header is for
MIC_RET
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) OUT_RET connecting audio devices
(see p.8, No. 28) 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.
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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

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This motherboard
CHA_FAN_SPEED
Connectors FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
2
1
provides three 4-Pin water
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) cooling chassis fan
(see p.8, No. 11) connectors. If you plan to
connect a 3-Pin chassis
water cooler fan, please
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
connect it to Pin 1-3.
(see p.8, No. 23) FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.8, No. 3) 1 2 3 4

CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

CPU_FAN_SPEED
This motherboard pro-
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(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. 9) connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
1 13 13.
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This motherboard pro-
Connector vides an 8-pin ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1) 4 1 power connector. To use a
(see p.8, No. 1) 4-pin ATX power supply,
please plug it along Pin 1
and Pin 5.
*Warning: Please make
sure that the power cable
connected is for the CPU
and not the graphics
card. Do not plug the
PCIe power cable to this
connector.

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.

SPI TPM Header SPI_DQ3 This connector supports SPI

+3.3V
(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) Dummy Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
CLK
(see p.8, No. 29) SPI_MOSI
RST#
system, which can securely store
TPM_PIRQ
keys, digital certificates, pass-
1
words, and data. A TPM system
SPI_TPM_CS# also helps enhance network
GND
RSMRST# security, protects digital
SPI_MISO
SPI_CS0 identities, and ensures platform
SPI_DQ2
integrity.
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AMD FAN LED Header 1

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

RGB LED Header 1

This RGB header is used to
(4-pin RGB_HEADER1) +12V G R B connect RGB LED extension
(see p.8, No. 27) cable which allows
users to choose from various LED
lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the RGB
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.
*Please refer to page 72 for
further instructions on this
header.

Addressable LED Header 1

This header is used to connect
(3-pin ADDR_LED1) GND
Addressable LED extension cable
DO_ADDR
(see p.8, No. 26) which allows users to choose
VOUT
from various LED lighting
effects.
Caution: Never install the
Addressable LED cable in the
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wrong orientation; otherwise,

the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 73 for
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 DisplayPort 1.4 Input This motherboard
(DPIN2) provides a DisplayPort 1.4
(see p.8, No. 30) Input connector. This
connector is used to
connect a DisplayPort
compatible device.
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2.8 Smart Switches

The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear
CMOS Button and BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the
system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or flash the BIOS.

Power Button Power Button allows users

(PWRBTN) Power to quickly turn on/off the
(see p.8, No. 19) system.

Reset Button Reset Button allows

(RSTBTN) Reset users to quickly reset the
(see p.8, No. 21) system.

Clear CMOS Button Clear CMOS Button

(CLRCBTN1) allows users to quickly
(see p.8, No. 17) clear the CMOS values.

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

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 BIOS Flashback Button BIOS Flashback Button allows users
(BIOS_FB1) to flash the BIOS.
(see p.3, No. 19)

ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even
without CPU.

To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com.
2. Copy the BIOS file to your USB flash drive. Please make sure the file system of
your USB flash drive must be FAT32.
3. Extract BIOS file from the zip file.
4. Rename the file to “creative.rom” and save it to the root directory of X: USB flash drive.
5. Plug the 24 pin power connector to the motherboard. Then turn on the power supply's AC
switch.
*There is no need to power on the system.
6. Then plug your USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port.
7. Press the BIOS Flashback Switch for about three seconds. Then the LED starts to blink.
8. Wait until the LED stops blinking, indicating that BIOS flashing has been completed.
*If the LED light turns solid green, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not
operating properly. Please make sure that you plug the USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback
port.
**If the LED does not light up at all then please disconnect power from the system and remove/
disconnect the CMOS battery from the motherboard for several minutes. Reconnect power
and battery and try again.

USB BIOS Flashback port

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2.9 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

0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED

0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT

0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT

0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT

0x31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED

0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT

0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT

0x34 PEI_CPU_AP_INIT

0x35 PEI_CPU_BSP_SELECT

0x36 PEI_CPU_SMM_INIT

0x37 PEI_MEM_NB_INIT

0x3B PEI_MEM_SB_INIT

0x4F PEI_DXE_IPL_STARTED

0x60 DXE_CORE_STARTED
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0x61 DXE_NVRAM_INIT

0x62 DXE_SBRUN_INIT

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0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT

0x69 DXE_NB_INIT

0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT

0x70 DXE_SB_INIT

0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT

0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT

0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT

0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT

0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED

0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS

0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN

0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT

0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM

0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES

0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES
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0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT

0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT

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0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT

0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN

0x9B DXE_USB_RESET

0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT

0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE

0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN

0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET

0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT

0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE

0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN

0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET

0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT

0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE

0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD

0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START

0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT
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0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT

0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT

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0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN

0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END

0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT

0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM

0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG

0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG

0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP

0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET

0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO

0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER

0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED

0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND

0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED

0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED

0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT
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0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE

0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE

0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED

0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED

0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH

0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED

0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE

0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR

0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE

0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR

0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR

0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR

0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE

0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES

0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE

0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT
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0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR

0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED

0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED

0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE

0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED

0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND

0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR

0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR
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2.10 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.

2.10.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Step 2
If required, connect the auxiliary power
source to the PCI Express graphics cards.
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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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2.10.2 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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Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad
CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16
graphics cards.

1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD
certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology.
Download the drivers from the 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
CrossFireXTM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation
guide.

2.11.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing
a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics
cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided
with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please
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Step 3
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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Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and
the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Step 2
Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect
the graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE4
CrossFire Bridge
slots, and use the other CrossFire Bridge
to connect the graphics cards on PCIE4
and PCIE6 slots. (The CrossFire Bridge
is provided with the graphics card
you purchase, not bundled with this
motherboard. Please refer to your graphics
card vendor for details.)

Step 3
Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the
monitor connector or the DVI connec-
tor of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE1 slot.
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2.11.3 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1
Power on your computer and boot into OS.

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

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

to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please
check 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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The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports 2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
(with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Pinnacle Ridge and Picasso).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

Step 2

3
Depending on the PCB type and
2 length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
1 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

1 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD

module, please loosen the screws to
2 remove the M.2 heatsink.
1 *Please remove the blue plastic film
from the silicone heat spreader on
the M.2 heatsink before you install a
M.2 SSD module.

Step 4

Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes

with the package. Peel off the orange
protective film on the nut to be
used. Then hand tighten the standoff
C B A
into the desired nut location on
the motherboard. Align and gently
insert the M.2 (NGFF)
SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please
be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module only fits in one orientation.
C B A 20o

Step 5

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

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

C B NUT2 NUT1
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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
Kingston PCIe Kingston SHPM2280P2 / 240G (Gen2 x4)
Samsung PCIe Samsung XP941-MZHPU512HCGL(Gen2x4)
Samsung PCIe SM951 (NVME) / 512GB
Samsung PCIe SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) / 512GB
ADATA PCIe ASX8000NP-512GM-C / 512GB
ADATA PCIe ASX7000NP-512GT-C / 512GB
Kingston PCIe SKC1000/480G
Kingston PCIe SKC1000/960GB NVME
PLEXTOR PCIe PX-512M8PeG/ 512GB
WD PCIe WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website
for details: http://www.asrock.com
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2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2
Socket (M2_3) supports 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

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

E D C B A

No. 1 2 3 4 5
Nut Location A B C D E
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280 Type 22110
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2
1 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module, please loosen the screws to
remove the M.2 heatsink.
*Please remove the blue plastic film
1
from the silicone heat spreader on the
M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2
SSD module.
1

Step 4

Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes

with the package. Peel off the orange
protective film on the nut to be
used. Then hand tighten the standoff
E D C B A
into the desired nut location on the
motherboard. Align and gently insert
the M.2 (NGFF)
SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please
be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
E D C B A 20o
module only fits in one orientation.

Step 5

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw as
E D NUT2 NUT1
this might damage the module.
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

Vendor Interface P/N

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

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website
for details: http://www.asrock.com
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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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3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities.

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning

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

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning

There are five sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker,
System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.

Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 2
Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app.
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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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Upgrading an App
You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an
available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version"
appears below the installed app icon.

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

Step 2

Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

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

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

Connecting the LED Strip

Connect your RGB LED strip to the RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) on the motherboard.

1 B
R
G
12V

RGB_HEADER1
1
+12V G R B

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be
damaged.
2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and
unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to
motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
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Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip

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

ADDR_LED1
1

GND
DO_ADDR
VOUT

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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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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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.

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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.

CPU Configuration
Overclock Mode
Select the overclock mode.
*Do not use SATA HDD when you overclock BCLK.

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

CPU Frequency and Voltage (VID) Change

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SoC/Uncore OC Voltage
Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and
Infinity Fabric overclocking. VDD_SOC also determines the GPU voltage on
processors with integrated graphics.
“SoC/Uncore OC Mode” need to be enabled to force this voltage.

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

DRAM Timing Configuration

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

Load DRAM Profile

Load DRAM profile to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications.

Load XMP Setting

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

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

Infinity Fabric Frequency and Dividers

Set Infinity Fabric Frequency and Dividers (FCLK).

GFX Clock Frequency (Only for processor with integrated graphics)

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

GFX Core Voltage (Only for processor with integrated graphics)

This item allows you to alter the voltage for the GFX Core Voltage.
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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 Vcore Load-Line Calibration

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

CPU VDDCR_SOC Voltage

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

CPU VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration

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

VDDG Voltage Control

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

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

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

ICCMAX OC Mode
Configure the Processor Core ICCMax Mode.

DRAM Voltage
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VPPM
Configure the voltage for the VPPM.

VDDP
Configure the voltage for the VDDP.

CPU VDD 1.8 Voltage

Configure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8 PROM.

PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage

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

PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage

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

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, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI
Configuration, Trusted Computing , AMD CBS, AMD PBS and AMD
Overclocking.

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

UEFI Configuration
Active Page on Entry
Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

Full HD UEFI
When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor
supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution,
then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the
resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly.
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4.4.1 CPU Configuration

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

NX Mode
Use this to enable or disable NX mode.

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

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

AMD fTPM Switch

Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM.
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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.

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

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

Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

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
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WAN Radio
Configure the WiFi module's connectivity.

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BT On/Off
Enable/disable the bluetooth.

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

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

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Onchip SATA Mode

AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.

RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

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4.4.4 ACPI Configuration

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

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

PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support

Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5.

PCIE Devices Power On

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

RTC Alarm Power On

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

USB Power Delivery in Soft Off State (S5)

If this option is enabled, the USB port will provide power to your devices even when
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Security Device Support

Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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4.4.6 AMD CBS

The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

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The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

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4.4.8 AMD Overclocking

The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and
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RGB LED
ASRock Polychrome SYNC allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking.

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 your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other
required drivers automatically.

SSD Secure Erase Tool

Use this tool to securely erase SSD.

Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.
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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_FAN1 Setting
Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU_FAN2 / W_Pump Switch

Select CPU Water Pump mode.

CPU Fan 2 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU Fan 2 .

CPU Fan 2 Setting

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

CPU Fan 2 Temp Source

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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.

CHA_FAN3 / W_PUMP Switch

Select CHA_FAN3 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3 .

Chassis Fan 3 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
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Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3.

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

SB_FAN1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for SB_FAN1.

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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4.8 Boot Screen

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

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

Boot From Onboard LAN

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

Setup Prompt Timeout

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

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

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

Above 4G Decoding
Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space
(only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).

Launch PXE OpROM Policy

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

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

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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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4.9 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

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

Load UEFI Defaults

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

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell.
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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 : X570 Creator

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

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

Representative Person’s Name: James

Signature :

Date : May 12, 2017

EU Declaration of Conformity

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

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

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

‫ ڛ‬RED—Directive 2014/53/EU
☐ EN 300 328 V2.1.1 ‫ ڛ‬EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1
☐ EN 301 893 V2.1.1 ☐ EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
☐ EN 300 220 V3.1.1
☐ LVD —Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016)
☐ EN 60950-1 : 2011+ A2: 2013 ☐ EN 60950-1 : 2006/A12: 2011

‫ ڛ‬RoHS — Directive 2011/65/EU

‫ ڛ‬CE marking

(EU conformity marking)

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

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

(Name, Surname)
A.V.P
(Position / Title)
September 5, 2019
(Date)
P/N: 15G062176000AK V1.0