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... same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to configure RAID functions by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of the data in our support CD, then you can start to use the onboard RAID Option ROM Utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to RAID The term "RAID" stands for you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set . RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID...
... same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to configure RAID functions by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. Although RAID 0 function can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of the data in our support CD, then you can start to use the onboard RAID Option ROM Utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to RAID The term "RAID" stands for you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set . RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID...
RAID Installation Guide
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...the DVD-ROM. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. STEP 4: Windows installation A. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. E. Click to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. D. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. B. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 B. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . A. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive...
...the DVD-ROM. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. STEP 4: Windows installation A. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. E. Click to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. D. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. B. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 B. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . A. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive...
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... ChangesCreate Array. *Be sure to finish the driver copy process. Click to save to finish the configuration. STEP 2.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP2.1 or STEP2.2 to exit. B. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. Go to enter UEFI setup utility. H. During system boot, press or key to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. D. Please install the DVD-ROM. STEP 2.2: Download driver...
... ChangesCreate Array. *Be sure to finish the driver copy process. Click to save to finish the configuration. STEP 2.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP2.1 or STEP2.2 to exit. B. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. Go to enter UEFI setup utility. H. During system boot, press or key to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. D. Please install the DVD-ROM. STEP 2.2: Download driver...
Quick Installation Guide
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... R3.0 No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 14 COM Port Header (COM1) 15 TPM Header (TPMS1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header...
... R3.0 No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 14 COM Port Header (COM1) 15 TPM Header (TPMS1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header...
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... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV/A320M-DGS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV/A320M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV/A320M-DGS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV...
... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV/A320M-DGS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV/A320M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV/A320M-DGS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock AB350M-HDV/A320M-HDV...
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...; 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)* AMD 7th A-Series APUs • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x8 mode)* 8 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design CPU • Supports AMD Socket AM4 A-Series APUs (Bristol Ridge) and Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) • 6 Power Phase design • Supports CPU up to 105W Chipset • AMD Promontory B350 (AB350M-HDV R3.0) • AMD Promontory A320 (A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0) Memory • Dual Channel...
...; 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)* AMD 7th A-Series APUs • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x8 mode)* 8 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design CPU • Supports AMD Socket AM4 A-Series APUs (Bristol Ridge) and Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) • 6 Power Phase design • Supports CPU up to 105W Chipset • AMD Promontory B350 (AB350M-HDV R3.0) • AMD Promontory A320 (A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0) Memory • Dual Channel...
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...x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port A320M-DVS R3.0: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260...
...x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port A320M-DVS R3.0: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260...
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...devices of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support • DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis...
...devices of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support • DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis...
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... to short the pins on the pins, the jumper is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. 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 clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password...
... to short the pins on the pins, the jumper is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. 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 clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password...
User Manual
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... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 27 2.5 Jumpers Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (for AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 only) 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 A-Tuning 38 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 38 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 38 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP...
... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 27 2.5 Jumpers Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (for AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 only) 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 A-Tuning 38 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 38 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 38 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP...
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...-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any...
...-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any...
User Manual
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... x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support • DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer...
... x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support • DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer...
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... R3.0 No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 14 COM Port Header (COM1) 15 TPM Header (TPMS1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header...
... R3.0 No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 14 COM Port Header (COM1) 15 TPM Header (TPMS1) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header...
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... auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 37 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Click on the support CD driver page. AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
... auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 37 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Click on the support CD driver page. AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
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...Mode When this item to [Enabled]. AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 57 English Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. AMD fTPM Switch...
...Mode When this item to [Enabled]. AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 57 English Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. AMD fTPM Switch...
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AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 61 English
AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 61 English
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... take effect. To re-enable SMT, a POWER CYCLE is the number of cores to disable symmetric multithreading. Once this option sets DF:PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError]. 65 English Streaming Stores Control Enables or disables the streaming stores functionality. Freeze DF module queues on systems where SMT is NOT SUPPORTED on error Controls DF::PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError] Disabling this option has been used . DF Common Options DRAM scrub time Provide a value...
... take effect. To re-enable SMT, a POWER CYCLE is the number of cores to disable symmetric multithreading. Once this option sets DF:PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError]. 65 English Streaming Stores Control Enables or disables the streaming stores functionality. Freeze DF module queues on systems where SMT is NOT SUPPORTED on error Controls DF::PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError] Disabling this option has been used . DF Common Options DRAM scrub time Provide a value...
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...-ECC DIMMs are used unless the interleaving is set to channel and the interleaving size is 256 or 512 bytes. Has no effect on memory populations and it will be ignored if the memory doesn't support the selected option. Memory interleaving Controls fabric level memory interleaving (AUTO, none, channel, die, socket). Memory Clear When this option's setting. Memory interleaving size Controls the memory interleaving size. This determines the starting address of DRAM or distributed. System...
...-ECC DIMMs are used unless the interleaving is set to channel and the interleaving size is 256 or 512 bytes. Has no effect on memory populations and it will be ignored if the memory doesn't support the selected option. Memory interleaving Controls fabric level memory interleaving (AUTO, none, channel, die, socket). Memory Clear When this option's setting. Memory interleaving size Controls the memory interleaving size. This determines the starting address of DRAM or distributed. System...
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Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to your USB storage device. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you . Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to update your UEFI. 4.5 Tools AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps ...
Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to your USB storage device. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you . Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to update your UEFI. 4.5 Tools AB350M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-HDV R3.0 / A320M-DVS R3.0 Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps ...
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Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 74 English
Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 74 English