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...USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the documentation or product. With respect to infringe. When you discard ...duplication of documentation by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic...
...USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the documentation or product. With respect to infringe. When you discard ...duplication of documentation by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic...
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... 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Removing the Water-cooling Module 15 2.4 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 28 2.5 Installing the Motherboard 31 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 32 2.7 Connecting Graphics Card to DisplayPort Input 34 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 36 2.9 Smart Switches 42 2.10 Dr. Debug ...
... 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Removing the Water-cooling Module 15 2.4 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 28 2.5 Installing the Motherboard 31 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 32 2.7 Connecting Graphics Card to DisplayPort Input 34 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 36 2.9 Smart Switches 42 2.10 Dr. Debug ...
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... software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X570 AQUA Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X570 AQUA Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X570 AQUA 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 (Optional) • 1 x Right Angle...
... software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X570 AQUA Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X570 AQUA Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X570 AQUA 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 (Optional) • 1 x Right Angle...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 BIOS _FB1 M2_WIFI_1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 3 4 56 7 8 CHA_FAN3/WP CPU_FAN2/WP CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 DPIN1 HDMI1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_A1 (... Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 28 PCIE1 Purity SoundTM 4 PCIE2 PCIE3 RoHS PCIE4 PCIE5 M2_1 BIOS ROM CMOS Battery AMD Premium X570 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_3_4 SATA3_1_2 9 10 USB3_7_8 1 CHA_FAN1 /WP F_USB31_TC_1 11 12 13 14 15 16 M2_2 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE6 RGB_LED1 1 USB_1_2 ADDR_LED1 1 1 1 USB3_9_10 CHA_FAN2 Dr. /WP...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 BIOS _FB1 M2_WIFI_1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 3 4 56 7 8 CHA_FAN3/WP CPU_FAN2/WP CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 DPIN1 HDMI1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_A1 (... Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 28 PCIE1 Purity SoundTM 4 PCIE2 PCIE3 RoHS PCIE4 PCIE5 M2_1 BIOS ROM CMOS Battery AMD Premium X570 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_3_4 SATA3_1_2 9 10 USB3_7_8 1 CHA_FAN1 /WP F_USB31_TC_1 11 12 13 14 15 16 M2_2 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE6 RGB_LED1 1 USB_1_2 ADDR_LED1 1 1 1 USB3_9_10 CHA_FAN2 Dr. /WP...
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... WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 2.4Gbps. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 English WiFi + BT module is an easy-touse wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to the environment. Bluetooth v5... low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.0. 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) ...
... WiFi high speed standard and offers max link rate up to 2.4Gbps. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 English WiFi + BT module is an easy-touse wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to the environment. Bluetooth v5... low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.0. 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) ...
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... the screws! Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the... do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Doing so...
... the screws! Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the... do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Doing so...
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X570 AQUA Please unscrew the ten screws from the bottom side of the motherboard to release the backplate and the water-cooling module. The positions are indicated as below. 17 English
X570 AQUA Please unscrew the ten screws from the bottom side of the motherboard to release the backplate and the water-cooling module. The positions are indicated as below. 17 English
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3 Removing the Water-cooling Module B A AQUA_LED1 AQUA_LED1 Unplug the LED Plug from the motherboard before removing the Water-cooling Module. 18 English
3 Removing the Water-cooling Module B A AQUA_LED1 AQUA_LED1 Unplug the LED Plug from the motherboard before removing the Water-cooling Module. 18 English
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2.4 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (... 28 English For dual channel configuration, you install the memory modules on DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 first for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMMs configuration. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. It is unable to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; We suggest that you always need...
2.4 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (... 28 English For dual channel configuration, you install the memory modules on DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 first for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMMs configuration. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. It is unable to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; We suggest that you always need...
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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 30 English
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 30 English
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... (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE6 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that...
... (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE6 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that...
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English 33 X570 AQUA Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 Gen3x16 Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode Gen3x8 PCIE4 N/A Gen3x8 Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode Gen3x8 Gen3x8 PCIE6 N/A N/A Gen4x4 Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 Gen3x8 N/A PCIE4 N/A N/A PCIE6 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.
English 33 X570 AQUA Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 Gen3x16 Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM Mode Gen3x8 PCIE4 N/A Gen3x8 Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode Gen3x8 Gen3x8 PCIE6 N/A N/A Gen4x4 Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 Gen3x8 N/A PCIE4 N/A N/A PCIE6 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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Then connect the other end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort Port (B) on the graphics card. 2.7 Connecting Graphics Card to DisplayPort Input Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN1 Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A) on the motherboard's rear I/O panel. DisplayPort Cable B A DPIN1 For USB Type C Monitor Connection: Input DP_IN1 Output TB_1 DP_IN1 34 TB_1 English
Then connect the other end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort Port (B) on the graphics card. 2.7 Connecting Graphics Card to DisplayPort Input Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN1 Connect one end of the cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A) on the motherboard's rear I/O panel. DisplayPort Cable B A DPIN1 For USB Type C Monitor Connection: Input DP_IN1 Output TB_1 DP_IN1 34 TB_1 English
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Then connect the other end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the internal Mini DisplayPort Port (A) on the motherboard. * The internal Mini DisplayPort IN Port is only compatible with the ASRock graphics card with the internal Mini DisplayPort OUT Port. X570 AQUA Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN2 Connect one end of the cable to the onboard DisplayPort Port (B) on the graphics card. Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable A B DPIN2 For USB Type C Monitor Connection: Input DP_IN2 Output TB_2 TB_2 35 English
Then connect the other end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the internal Mini DisplayPort Port (A) on the motherboard. * The internal Mini DisplayPort IN Port is only compatible with the ASRock graphics card with the internal Mini DisplayPort OUT Port. X570 AQUA Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN2 Connect one end of the cable to the onboard DisplayPort Port (B) on the graphics card. Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable A B DPIN2 For USB Type C Monitor Connection: Input DP_IN2 Output TB_2 TB_2 35 English
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... RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the motherboard. 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...
... RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the motherboard. 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...
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... IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There is a header on this motherboard. There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. SATA3_A4 SATA3_A2 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_A3 SATA3_A1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 English X570 AQUA Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.8, No. 16) Please connect the chassis...
... IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 There is a header on this motherboard. There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. SATA3_A4 SATA3_A2 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_A3 SATA3_A1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 English X570 AQUA Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.8, No. 16) Please connect the chassis...
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.... Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard.
.... Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard.
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... Pin 1-3. CPU Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.8, No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it...ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.8, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 4 3 21 This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. X570 AQUA Chassis Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.8, No. 11) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.8, No. 22)...
... Pin 1-3. CPU Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.8, No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it...ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.8, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 4 3 21 This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. X570 AQUA Chassis Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.8, No. 11) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.8, No. 22)...
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... Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.8, No. 1) 8 5 4 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.8, No. 2) AMD FAN LED Header (4-pin AMD_FAN_ LED1) (see p.8, No. 8) 1 12V G R B This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to choose from various LED lighting effects. *The AMD Fan LED...
... Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.8, No. 1) 8 5 4 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.8, No. 2) AMD FAN LED Header (4-pin AMD_FAN_ LED1) (see p.8, No. 8) 1 12V G R B This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to choose from various LED lighting effects. *The AMD Fan LED...