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... Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 Post Status Checker 22 2.8 CrossFireTM Operation Guide 23 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 26 2.10...
... Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 Post Status Checker 22 2.8 CrossFireTM Operation Guide 23 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 26 2.10...
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... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660M Phantom Gaming...
... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you require technical support related to this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660M Phantom Gaming...
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...-45 LAN Port with max. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* * Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology (M2_2 only) * Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit...
...-45 LAN Port with max. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* * Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology (M2_2 only) * Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit...
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... fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 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) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM...
... fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 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) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM...
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... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 5 B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking.
... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 5 B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking.
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...B660M Phantom Gaming 4 No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)(Lower) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)(Upper) 10 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 13 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 14 Post Status Checker (PSC) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 17 Chassis...
...B660M Phantom Gaming 4 No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)(Lower) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)(Upper) 10 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 13 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 14 Post Status Checker (PSC) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 17 Chassis...
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... case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 17 If you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 21) 2-pin Jumper CLRMOS1 allows you update...
... case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 17 If you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 21) 2-pin Jumper CLRMOS1 allows you update...
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... panel audio header by the steps below: A. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. E. B. D. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. 1 2 3 4 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin...
... panel audio header by the steps below: A. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. E. B. D. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. 1 2 3 4 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin...
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... keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 6) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 13) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.6, No. 20) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to this connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin...
... keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 6) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 13) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.6, No. 20) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to this connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin...
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... install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 2.8 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM that the cards are AMD certified. 2. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to enable CrossFireTM. Make sure that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to use identical CrossFireTM-ready graphics cards that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireTM technology...
... install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 2.8 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM that the cards are AMD certified. 2. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to enable CrossFireTM. Make sure that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to use identical CrossFireTM-ready graphics cards that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireTM technology...
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... optional download. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. Then select Enable AMD CrossFire and click Apply. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card...
... optional download. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. Then select Enable AMD CrossFire and click Apply. B660M Phantom Gaming 4 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card...
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... necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom 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 file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work...
... necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom 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 file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work...
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... of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for overclocking. 67 English DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA.
... of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for overclocking. 67 English DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA.
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... Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for PCIE3. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for all times. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when...
... Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for PCIE3. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for all times. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when...
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Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. no RTD3. 71 English Enabled: OS Native support only. Disabled: No OS native support. 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt.
Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. no RTD3. 71 English Enabled: OS Native support only. Disabled: No OS native support. 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt B660M Phantom Gaming 4 Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt.
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... TPM 2.0 Device Device Select Use this item to TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will support both with the default set to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Platform Hierarchy Use this item to select the TPM device to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to TPM 1.2 devices. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to TPM 2.0 devices. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. NOTE...
... TPM 2.0 Device Device Select Use this item to TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will support both with the default set to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Platform Hierarchy Use this item to select the TPM device to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to TPM 1.2 devices. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to TPM 2.0 devices. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. NOTE...
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... drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to update your PC. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Internet Flash - 4.7 Tools B660M Phantom Gaming 4 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto...
... drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to update your PC. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Internet Flash - 4.7 Tools B660M Phantom Gaming 4 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto...
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UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 78 English Network Configuration Use this function. ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash.
UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 78 English Network Configuration Use this function. ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash.
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... and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this item to change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Supervisor Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. You may set or change the password for the user account...
... and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this item to change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Supervisor Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. You may set or change the password for the user account...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press S to confirm volume creation. 10. Press Enter. 5. Select...
... to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press S to confirm volume creation. 10. Press Enter. 5. Select...