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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 12 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 12 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 ...
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...-step installation guides. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Support CD •...
...-step installation guides. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Support CD •...
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Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) • 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 ... type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header...
Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) • 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 ... type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header...
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1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 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 adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. Bluetooth v4.2 standard features Smart ... area network (WLAN) adapter to the environment. 12 English BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2.
1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 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 adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. Bluetooth v4.2 standard features Smart ... area network (WLAN) adapter to the environment. 12 English BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2.
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Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5). 25 English If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) and page 32 for reference only. If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome RGB". X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step.
Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5). 25 English If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) and page 32 for reference only. If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome RGB". X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step.
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...ASU800NS38-512GT-C Kingston-RBU-SNS8400S3 / 180GD Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6 ezlink P51B-80-120GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung SanDisk WD ADATA ADATA Kingston Crucial SanDisk Intel... WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 45
...ASU800NS38-512GT-C Kingston-RBU-SNS8400S3 / 180GD Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6 ezlink P51B-80-120GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung SanDisk WD ADATA ADATA Kingston Crucial SanDisk Intel... WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 45
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... selected news and know more. 53 English Click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *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 ...selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks. You can optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 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 motherboard up...
... selected news and know more. 53 English Click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *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 ...selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks. You can optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 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 motherboard up...
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... that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with the package. 2. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 3.4 ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Polychrome RGB is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to the RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. 1 B R 12V...
... that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with the package. 2. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 3.4 ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Polychrome RGB is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to the RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. 1 B R 12V...
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Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Drag the tab to customize your way! X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI ASRock Polychrome RGB Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome RGB utility. English 61
Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Drag the tab to customize your way! X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI ASRock Polychrome RGB Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome RGB utility. English 61
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Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your liking. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 85 English 4.5 Tools X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI RGB LED ASRock RGB LED allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your USB storage device.
Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your liking. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 85 English 4.5 Tools X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI RGB LED ASRock RGB LED allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your USB storage device.
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... 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 may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Conforms to the following...
... 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 may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Conforms to the following...
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... this declaration: (Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) April 13, 2018 (Date) P/N: 15G062092000AK V1.0 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI / 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...
... this declaration: (Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) April 13, 2018 (Date) P/N: 15G062092000AK V1.0 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI / 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...
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WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 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 adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. Bluetooth v4.2 standard features Smart ... local area network (WLAN) adapter to the environment. 6 English BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2.
WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) 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 adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. Bluetooth v4.2 standard features Smart ... local area network (WLAN) adapter to the environment. 6 English BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2.
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... specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
... specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
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dual at x16 (PCIE1); X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor •...• 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots 9 English 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...), 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. • ...
dual at x16 (PCIE1); X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor •...• 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots 9 English 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...), 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. • ...
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X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) • 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 ... type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan ...
X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (for X470 Master SLI/ac only) • 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 ... type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan ...
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... for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 13 X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI OS Certifications • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit • FCC, CE • 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...
... for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 13 X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI OS Certifications • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit • FCC, CE • 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...
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If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome RGB". X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5). 25 English If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) and page 32 for reference only.
If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome RGB". X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. Please refer to page 35 for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5). 25 English If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) and page 32 for reference only.
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...ASU800NS38-512GT-C Kingston-RBU-SNS8400S3 / 180GD Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6 ezlink P51B-80-120GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung SanDisk WD ADATA ADATA Kingston Crucial SanDisk Intel... WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 39
...ASU800NS38-512GT-C Kingston-RBU-SNS8400S3 / 180GD Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6 ezlink P51B-80-120GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung SanDisk WD ADATA ADATA Kingston Crucial SanDisk Intel... WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 39
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... 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 43 English Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 2.9 ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Polychrome RGB is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to the RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. 1 B 12V...
... 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 43 English Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. X470 Master SLI/ac / X470 Master SLI 2.9 ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Polychrome RGB is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to the RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. 1 B 12V...