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... 1 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 25 2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 26 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 28 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 32 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation...
... 1 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 25 2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 26 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 28 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 32 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation...
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... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. B560M Steel Legend Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website...
... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. B560M Steel Legend Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website...
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... • Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 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 User Friendly UI - B560M Steel Legend Graphics Audio LAN •...
... • Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 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 User Friendly UI - B560M Steel Legend Graphics Audio LAN •...
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... SPDIF Out Port • 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...
... SPDIF Out Port • 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...
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... DRAM, VCCIO, VC- tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- CIO 1 2, VPPM, VCCIN AUX Voltage Multi-adjustment English 5 nector) • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake...
... DRAM, VCCIO, VC- tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- CIO 1 2, VPPM, VCCIN AUX Voltage Multi-adjustment English 5 nector) • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake...
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...) 13 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 16 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 17 POST Status Checker (PSC) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 20 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 21 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 22 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 24 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2) 25 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1...
...) 13 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 16 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 17 POST Status Checker (PSC) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 20 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 21 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 22 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 24 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2) 25 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1...
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... a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. B560M Steel Legend Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet.
... a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. B560M Steel Legend Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet.
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... 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. 18 English PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards...
... 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. 18 English PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards...
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... parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 23) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion...
... parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 23) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion...
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... P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin F_USB3_TC_1) (see p.7, No. 10) USB Type-C Cable There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. B560M Steel Legend Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_2: see...
... P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin F_USB3_TC_1) (see p.7, No. 10) USB Type-C Cable There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. B560M Steel Legend Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_2: see...
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... 4 3 2 1 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to OUT2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front audio panel. 1. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 26) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for connecting audio devices to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and...
... 4 3 2 1 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to OUT2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front audio panel. 1. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 26) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for connecting audio devices to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and...
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...plug the PCIe power cable to Pin 1-3. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 23 English To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 8) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. B560M Steel Legend CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector...
...plug the PCIe power cable to Pin 1-3. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 23 English To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 8) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. B560M Steel Legend CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector...
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... your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. 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. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert...
... your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. 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. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert...
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... specifies a negative offset from the CPU Ratio for SSE workloads. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components. AVX is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to ensure maximum possible ratio for AVX workloads. B560M Steel Legend Because the UEFI software is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK...
... specifies a negative offset from the CPU Ratio for SSE workloads. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components. AVX is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to ensure maximum possible ratio for AVX workloads. B560M Steel Legend Because the UEFI software is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK...
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... overclocking. DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. 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). Auto mode is optimizing for PCIE1. 70 English SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology...
... overclocking. DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. 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). Auto mode is optimizing for PCIE1. 70 English SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology...
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... Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Front Panel 71 English Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Share Memory Configure the size...
... Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Front Panel 71 English Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Share Memory Configure the size...
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... remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is shut down. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs.
... remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is shut down. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs.
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... NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your UEFI. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your PC. 4.7 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color.
... NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your UEFI. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your PC. 4.7 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color.
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Network Configuration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 79 English B560M Steel Legend Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility.
Network Configuration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 79 English B560M Steel Legend Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility.
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... password. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Disable this option to change the supervisor/user password for the user account. Secure Boot Use this item to change the settings in ME. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the system. User Password Set or change the password for Secure Boot. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to use discrete TPM Module. 83 English B560M Steel Legend 4.9 Security Screen...
... password. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Disable this option to change the supervisor/user password for the user account. Secure Boot Use this item to change the settings in ME. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the system. User Password Set or change the password for Secure Boot. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to use discrete TPM Module. 83 English B560M Steel Legend 4.9 Security Screen...