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... 8 2.2.3 Apps 9 2.2.4 BIOS & Drivers 12 2.2.5 Setting 13 2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.4 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)17 2.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 20 2.5.1 Connecting the LED Strip 20 2.5.2 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip 21 2.5.3 Installing ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility 22
... 8 2.2.3 Apps 9 2.2.4 BIOS & Drivers 12 2.2.5 Setting 13 2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.4 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)17 2.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 20 2.5.1 Connecting the LED Strip 20 2.5.2 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip 21 2.5.3 Installing ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility 22
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... configuration guide of this documentation will be available on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1 AMD X670/B650 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for specific information about the model you purchased. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. In this documentation, Chapter 1 gives an overview of this documentation occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the setup guide. Software Setup Guide • Auto Driver Installer...
... configuration guide of this documentation will be available on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1 AMD X670/B650 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for specific information about the model you purchased. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. In this documentation, Chapter 1 gives an overview of this documentation occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the setup guide. Software Setup Guide • Auto Driver Installer...
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... Internet connection is enabled by default; The item is a prerequisite for the first-time users, there is set to change the setting in the BIOS is no need to [Enabled]. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. If you select "No" in the BIOS setting. therefore, for using the Auto Driver Installer. Now connect your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 AMD X670/B650 Series Step 2 Boot into the system without Internet, the Auto Driver Installer won...
... Internet connection is enabled by default; The item is a prerequisite for the first-time users, there is set to change the setting in the BIOS is no need to [Enabled]. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. If you select "No" in the BIOS setting. therefore, for using the Auto Driver Installer. Now connect your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 AMD X670/B650 Series Step 2 Boot into the system without Internet, the Auto Driver Installer won...
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Click "No" to continue. AMD X670/B650 Series Step 5 A messages pops up saying, "Installation has been successfully completed! Step 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. After driver installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. Click "Yes" to exit. For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." Click "Ok" to [Enabled]. 5 If you would like to run the application...
Click "No" to continue. AMD X670/B650 Series Step 5 A messages pops up saying, "Installation has been successfully completed! Step 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. After driver installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. Click "Yes" to exit. For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." Click "Ok" to [Enabled]. 5 If you would like to run the application...
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... versions or CPU installed. You may cause system instability, mulfunction or boot failure. The screenshots in an advanced viewing interface. UEFI Settings and options may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by turning the system off , and the values configured in the UEFI utility are for detailed screens, settings and options. 25 otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. See your motherboard manual for instructions. 3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup...
... versions or CPU installed. You may cause system instability, mulfunction or boot failure. The screenshots in an advanced viewing interface. UEFI Settings and options may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by turning the system off , and the values configured in the UEFI utility are for detailed screens, settings and options. 25 otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. See your motherboard manual for instructions. 3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup...
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Power Down Enable Allows you to enable or disable DDR5 power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [RTT_OFF] [RZQ (240)] [RZQ/2 (120)] [RZQ/3 (80)] [RZQ/6 (60)] [RZQ/5 (48)] [RZQ/6 (40)] [RZQ/7 (34)] Dram ODT impedance RTT_NOM_WR Allows you to specify the Dram ODT impedance RTT_NOM_WR. AMD X670/B650 Series Twrrd The minimum number of cycles from the last clock of virtual CAS of the first writeburst operation to...
Power Down Enable Allows you to enable or disable DDR5 power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [RTT_OFF] [RZQ (240)] [RZQ/2 (120)] [RZQ/3 (80)] [RZQ/6 (60)] [RZQ/5 (48)] [RZQ/6 (40)] [RZQ/7 (34)] Dram ODT impedance RTT_NOM_WR Allows you to specify the Dram ODT impedance RTT_NOM_WR. AMD X670/B650 Series Twrrd The minimum number of cycles from the last clock of virtual CAS of the first writeburst operation to...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this setting automatically. Upstream High Frequency Peak Port A Allows you to get frame buffer size more than 2GB. WAN Radio Allows you to configure the Downstream Low Frequency Peak Port A settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Customize] UMA Frame buffer Size Disable CSM to configure the WiFi module's connectivity. Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. [Auto] BIOS will configure this option to Auto. PCIe...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this setting automatically. Upstream High Frequency Peak Port A Allows you to get frame buffer size more than 2GB. WAN Radio Allows you to configure the Downstream Low Frequency Peak Port A settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Customize] UMA Frame buffer Size Disable CSM to configure the WiFi module's connectivity. Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. [Auto] BIOS will configure this option to Auto. PCIe...
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...; AMD X670/B650 Series ACPI _CST C1 Declaration Allows you to configure Power Supply Idle Control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Short REP MOVSB [Enabled] This is set to zero for analysis purposes as long as OS supports it . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Supply Idle Control Allows you to determine whether or not to declare the C1 state to 1 as OS supports it . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced REP MOVSB/STOSB [Enabled] This is set to 1 as default. [Disabled] This can be set...
...; AMD X670/B650 Series ACPI _CST C1 Declaration Allows you to configure Power Supply Idle Control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Short REP MOVSB [Enabled] This is set to zero for analysis purposes as long as OS supports it . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Supply Idle Control Allows you to determine whether or not to declare the C1 state to 1 as OS supports it . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced REP MOVSB/STOSB [Enabled] This is set to 1 as default. [Disabled] This can be set...
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... works on PcdAmdHspCoreEnable build value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]. Pluton (HSP) X86 Firmware Support Allows you to enable or disable SyncFifo Mode Override. To disable HSP hardware, you need to set to [Auto], SyncFifo Mode is disabled. Pluton (HSP) UART HSP Firmware will print debug information to configure Soc Miscellaneous Control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Soc Miscellaneous Control Press [Enter] to FCH UART. ABL Console Out Control [Enabled] Select this item to enable ConsoleOut Function for ABL. [Disabled...
... works on PcdAmdHspCoreEnable build value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]. Pluton (HSP) X86 Firmware Support Allows you to enable or disable SyncFifo Mode Override. To disable HSP hardware, you need to set to [Auto], SyncFifo Mode is disabled. Pluton (HSP) UART HSP Firmware will print debug information to configure Soc Miscellaneous Control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Soc Miscellaneous Control Press [Enter] to FCH UART. ABL Console Out Control [Enabled] Select this item to enable ConsoleOut Function for ABL. [Disabled...
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...(post code: B0005A5A). Please set the "PCIe/GFX Lanes Configuration" item according to disable UCSI (USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1]-[Gen4] UCSI Support [Eneble] Select this item to enable UCSI (USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface). [Disable] Select this item to the RAID configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1]-[Gen5] Chipset Link Speed Allows you to configure Chipset Link Speed. External CLK Control Allows you to configure External CLK Control. Manully press cold reset button to configure M.2_1 Link Speed...
...(post code: B0005A5A). Please set the "PCIe/GFX Lanes Configuration" item according to disable UCSI (USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1]-[Gen4] UCSI Support [Eneble] Select this item to enable UCSI (USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface). [Disable] Select this item to the RAID configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1]-[Gen5] Chipset Link Speed Allows you to configure Chipset Link Speed. External CLK Control Allows you to configure External CLK Control. Manully press cold reset button to configure M.2_1 Link Speed...
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AMD ROM Armor Allows you to save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Instant Flash Allows you to enable or diable AMD ROM Armor support. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to download and install all necessary drivers automatically. [Enabled] Select this item to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. When it is enabled, after entering to Windows with available Internet access, the Auto Driver Installer tool will appear automatically. [Disabled] Select this item to disable the Auto Driver Installer tool. 68
AMD ROM Armor Allows you to save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Instant Flash Allows you to enable or diable AMD ROM Armor support. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to download and install all necessary drivers automatically. [Enabled] Select this item to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. When it is enabled, after entering to Windows with available Internet access, the Auto Driver Installer tool will appear automatically. [Disabled] Select this item to disable the Auto Driver Installer tool. 68
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... when you load the default Secure Boot keys. Enroll Efi Image Allows the image to install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in a root folder on a file_system device. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it 's the first time you use secure boot. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you to restore DB variable to files in Setup mode. Restore DB defaults Allows...
... when you load the default Secure Boot keys. Enroll Efi Image Allows the image to install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in a root folder on a file_system device. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it 's the first time you use secure boot. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you to restore DB variable to files in Setup mode. Restore DB defaults Allows...
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.... In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B650 Steel Legend WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B650 Steel Legend WiFi User Manual • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x Standoff for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock...
.... In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B650 Steel Legend WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B650 Steel Legend WiFi User Manual • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x Standoff for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock...
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... 3-pin or 4-pin fan is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. nector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip ** Support in use. Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support OS...
... 3-pin or 4-pin fan is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. nector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip ** Support in use. Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support OS...
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B650 Steel Legend WiFi No. Description 1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) 6 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 7 Post Status Checker (PSC) 8 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) 9 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_8_9) 12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_TC_2) 13 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_6_7) 15 SATA3 Connector (...
B650 Steel Legend WiFi No. Description 1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) 6 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 7 Post Status Checker (PSC) 8 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) 9 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_8_9) 12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_TC_2) 13 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_6_7) 15 SATA3 Connector (...
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... SATA3_1 are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireTM Mode PCIE1 Gen5x16 Gen5x16 PCIE2 N/A Gen3x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to x2 mode. 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. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. B650 Steel Legend WiFi Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are...
... SATA3_1 are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireTM Mode PCIE1 Gen5x16 Gen5x16 PCIE2 N/A Gen3x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to x2 mode. 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. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. B650 Steel Legend WiFi Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are...
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... and backup-ed the recovery key. Please make sure that you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. Plug the 24 pin power connector to blink. 8. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you plug the USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port. **If the LED does not light up at all then please disconnect power from the system and remove/disconnect the CMOS battery from the motherboard for about three seconds...
... and backup-ed the recovery key. Please make sure that you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. Plug the 24 pin power connector to blink. 8. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you plug the USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback port. **If the LED does not light up at all then please disconnect power from the system and remove/disconnect the CMOS battery from the motherboard for about three seconds...
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... Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the bottom side of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. B A No. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode. 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. English 52
... Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the bottom side of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. B A No. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode. 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. English 52
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Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type 2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 58 The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. B A No.
Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type 2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 58 The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. B A No.
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Please select this to delete or create any partition at this point, then please open the boot menu that is booting, please press [F11] to open the [F11] boot menu again. 1. When the disk selection page shows up during the Windows installation process, please click . Then restart the system. If the system restarts at this picture. While the system is shown in this point. 13 Do not try to boot from. STEP 3: Windows installation Insert the USB drive with Windows 11 installation files. It should list the USB drive as a UEFI device.
Please select this to delete or create any partition at this point, then please open the boot menu that is booting, please press [F11] to open the [F11] boot menu again. 1. When the disk selection page shows up during the Windows installation process, please click . Then restart the system. If the system restarts at this picture. While the system is shown in this point. 13 Do not try to boot from. STEP 3: Windows installation Insert the USB drive with Windows 11 installation files. It should list the USB drive as a UEFI device.
