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... use the onboard RAID Option ROM Utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to RAID The term "RAID" stands for you to a second drive. 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for "Redundant Array of Independent Disks", which is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one drive to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the data in the other drive if one drive fails. 2 After you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set...
... use the onboard RAID Option ROM Utility to configure RAID. 1.1 Introduction to RAID The term "RAID" stands for you to a second drive. 1. AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for "Redundant Array of Independent Disks", which is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one drive to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the data in the other drive if one drive fails. 2 After you make a SATA driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set...
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... to find the driver inside your USB flash disk. A. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . B. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. During system boot, press or key to finish the configuration. E. STEP 3.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP 3.1 or STEP 3.2 to enter UEFI setup utility. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. STEP 4: Windows installation A.
... to find the driver inside your USB flash disk. A. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . B. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port. During system boot, press or key to finish the configuration. E. STEP 3.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP 3.1 or STEP 3.2 to enter UEFI setup utility. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. STEP 4: Windows installation A.
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...RAIDXpert2 Configuration UtilityArray ManagementCreate Array Select Physical DisksCheck AllApply ChangesCreate Array. *Be sure to exit. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. B. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. E. H. A. Please install the DVD-ROM. D. C. STEP 2.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash disk. 12
...RAIDXpert2 Configuration UtilityArray ManagementCreate Array Select Physical DisksCheck AllApply ChangesCreate Array. *Be sure to exit. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. B. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. E. H. A. Please install the DVD-ROM. D. C. STEP 2.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash disk. 12
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... 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 X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 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...
... 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 X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 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...
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.../ A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 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 specific information about the model you are using. If you for purchasing ASRock X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated...
.../ A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 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 specific information about the model you are using. If you for purchasing ASRock X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated...
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... Slots English 2 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 X370 (X370M-HDV R4.0) • AMD Promontory B350 (AB350M-HDV R4.0) • AMD Promontory A320 (A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0) Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots...
... Slots English 2 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 X370 (X370M-HDV R4.0) • AMD Promontory B350 (AB350M-HDV R4.0) • AMD Promontory A320 (A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0) Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots...
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... memory installed. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 only: • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Expansion Slot AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Summit Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) • 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)* AMD Ryzen series...
... memory installed. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 only: • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Expansion Slot AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Summit Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) • 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)* AMD Ryzen series...
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• Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 only: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port A320M-DVS R4.0: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port English 4 resolution up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Supports Surge Protection • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10...
• Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 only: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port A320M-DVS R4.0: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port English 4 resolution up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Supports Surge Protection • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10...
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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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...-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 (HD_AUDIO1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 English X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M...
...-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 (HD_AUDIO1) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 English X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M...
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X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. 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 install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Pre-installation Precautions...
X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. 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 install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Pre-installation Precautions...
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... connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 ) when using multiple graphics cards. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation...
... connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 ) when using multiple graphics cards. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation...
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... hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power button. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header according to the power button on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off (S5). You may differ by chassis. RESET (Reset Button): Connect to perform a normal restart. The front panel design may configure...
... hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power button. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header according to the power button on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off (S5). You may differ by chassis. RESET (Reset Button): Connect to perform a normal restart. The front panel design may configure...
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...-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 1. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, 8, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. D. E. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, 8, No. 19) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 4 Please connect fan cables 3 2 to the fan connectors and 1 match the black wire...
...-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 1. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, 8, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. D. E. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, 8, No. 19) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 4 Please connect fan cables 3 2 to the fan connectors and 1 match the black wire...
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...-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. If the Main Menu...
...-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. If the Main Menu...
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AMD fTPM Switch Use this to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. If you install Windows® OS and want to enable this function, please set to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 53 English X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Disable] if...
AMD fTPM Switch Use this to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. If you install Windows® OS and want to enable this function, please set to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 53 English X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Disable] if...
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X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 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. 57 English
X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 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. 57 English
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... cores/3.8GHz on 1.400V SEV-ES ASID Space Limit SEV VMs using ASIDs below the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit must enable the SEV-ES feature. Once this field are from 0x1 (1) - 0x10 (16). DF Common Options DRAM scrub time Provide a value that is needed after selecting the 'Auto' option. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Opcache Control Enables or disables the...
... cores/3.8GHz on 1.400V SEV-ES ASID Space Limit SEV VMs using ASIDs below the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit must enable the SEV-ES feature. Once this field are from 0x1 (1) - 0x10 (16). DF Common Options DRAM scrub time Provide a value that is needed after selecting the 'Auto' option. X370M-HDV R4.0 / AB350M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-HDV R4.0 / A320M-DVS R4.0 Opcache Control Enables or disables the...
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... can start installing the operating system in your UEFI. Internet Flash - After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to RAID, then you . Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using this...
... can start installing the operating system in your UEFI. Internet Flash - After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to RAID, then you . Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using this...
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Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 70 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.
Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 70 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.