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... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Post Status Checker 26 2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 27 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 29 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 33 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide...
... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Post Status Checker 26 2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 27 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 29 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 33 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide...
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... visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. If you for M.2 Socket (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English B560 Steel Legend Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you...
... visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. If you for M.2 Socket (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English B560 Steel Legend Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you...
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... 1.4 Ports * 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 2.0. 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 1.4. • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection • Gold Audio Jacks • 15μ Gold Audio Connector • Nahimic Audio • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s • Dragon RTL8125BG • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software - Visual Network Usage Statistics 3 English Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - B560 Steel Legend Graphics Audio LAN...
... 1.4 Ports * 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 2.0. 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 1.4. • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection • Gold Audio Jacks • 15μ Gold Audio Connector • Nahimic Audio • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s • Dragon RTL8125BG • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software - Visual Network Usage Statistics 3 English Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - B560 Steel Legend Graphics Audio LAN...
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...; 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks) Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support Intel Rapid Storage Technology 18, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express...
...; 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks) Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support Intel Rapid Storage Technology 18, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express...
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... 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- B560 Steel Legend Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 2 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in total up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, VCCSA, DRAM, VCCIO, VCCIO 1 2, VPPM, VCCIN AUX, VCCST Voltage Multi-adjustment English 5 tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- tor) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports...
... 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- B560 Steel Legend Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 2 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in total up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, VCCSA, DRAM, VCCIO, VCCIO 1 2, VPPM, VCCIN AUX, VCCST Voltage Multi-adjustment English 5 tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- tor) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports...
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... LED Header (RGB_LED2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB31_TC_2) 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 10 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP) 16 Post Status Checker (PSC) 17 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1...
... LED Header (RGB_LED2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB31_TC_2) 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 10 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP) 16 Post Status Checker (PSC) 17 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1...
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... Processors PCIE1 Gen4x16 Gen3x16 PCIE3 Gen3x2 Gen3x2 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_ FAN4/WP or CHA_FAN5/WP) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x2 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIE3 (PCIe...
... Processors PCIE1 Gen4x16 Gen3x16 PCIE3 Gen3x2 Gen3x2 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_ FAN4/WP or CHA_FAN5/WP) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x2 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIE3 (PCIe...
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... chassis intrusion status. B560 Steel Legend 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is removed. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear...
... chassis intrusion status. B560 Steel Legend 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is removed. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear...
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... SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. SATA3_1 SATA3_0 USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 24) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. 21 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 English B560 Steel Legend Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.7, No. 23) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 SIGNAL GND DUMMY Please connect the chassis intrusion...
... SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. SATA3_1 SATA3_0 USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 24) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. 21 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 English B560 Steel Legend Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.7, No. 23) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 SIGNAL GND DUMMY Please connect the chassis intrusion...
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... FAN_VOLTAGE GND This motherboard provides five 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 7) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English 23 If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 4) FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL a 4-Pin water cooling CPU 1 2 3 4 fan connector. B560 Steel Legend Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see...
... FAN_VOLTAGE GND This motherboard provides five 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 7) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English 23 If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 4) FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL a 4-Pin water cooling CPU 1 2 3 4 fan connector. B560 Steel Legend Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see...
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... the graphics card. This header is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 17) SPI_DQ3 +3.3V TPM_Present CLK SPI_MOSI RST# TPM_PIRQ 1 SPI_TPM_CS# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this motherboard. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1...
... the graphics card. This header is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 17) SPI_DQ3 +3.3V TPM_Present CLK SPI_MOSI RST# TPM_PIRQ 1 SPI_TPM_CS# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this motherboard. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1...
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... system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Click on a specific item then...
... system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Click on a specific item then...
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... Virtualization Support. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. 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). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration B560 Steel Legend...
... Virtualization Support. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. 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). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration B560 Steel Legend...
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... PCH PCIE devices. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. 74 English Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power...
... PCH PCIE devices. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. 74 English Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power...
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... Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. B560 Steel Legend Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio...
... Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. B560 Steel Legend Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio...
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... UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your PC. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Internet Flash - 4.7 Tools B560 Steel Legend ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting...
... UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your PC. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Internet Flash - 4.7 Tools B560 Steel Legend ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting...
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Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 82 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility.
Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 82 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility.
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.../user password for Secure Boot. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. B560 Steel Legend 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the password for the user account. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password...
.../user password for Secure Boot. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. B560 Steel Legend 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the password for the user account. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password...
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... available SCSI adapters. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Press Enter. 5. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Press Enter to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.
... available SCSI adapters. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Y to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Press Enter. 5. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Press Enter to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.
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... the necessary files. You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of Windows setup (during text-mode phase). Press F6 when you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you need to use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you do not need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. You can use a USB floppy drive or create...
... the necessary files. You do not have a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of Windows setup (during text-mode phase). Press F6 when you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you need to use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you do not need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. You can use a USB floppy drive or create...
