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... 2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.2 UI Overview 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...
... 2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.2 UI Overview 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...
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...Driver Installer (ADI) • ASRock Live Update & APP Shop • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) • ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) • ASRock Polychrome SYNC • Nahimic Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility Because the motherboard specifications and the software might be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for specific information about the model you purchased. Chapter 3 contains the configuration guide of this manual are using. ASRock...
...Driver Installer (ADI) • ASRock Live Update & APP Shop • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) • ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) • ASRock Polychrome SYNC • Nahimic Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility Because the motherboard specifications and the software might be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for specific information about the model you purchased. Chapter 3 contains the configuration guide of this manual are using. ASRock...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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... for using the Auto Driver Installer. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. The item is no need to [Enabled]. Now connect your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 An available Internet connection is set to change the setting in the BIOS setting. If you select "No" in the BIOS is a prerequisite for users to the Internet, wait a few seconds, and then the Auto Driver Installer will be removed...
... for using the Auto Driver Installer. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. The item is no need to [Enabled]. Now connect your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 An available Internet connection is set to change the setting in the BIOS setting. If you select "No" in the BIOS is a prerequisite for users to the Internet, wait a few seconds, and then the Auto Driver Installer will be removed...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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... like to run the application again, please go to the "Tool" menu in the BIOS setting, and set the "Auto Driver Installer" item to exit. For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." When driver installation is completed, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be uninstalled automatically from your system may reboot and continue installing remaining item(s)". Click "Yes" to complete the procedure. Click "Ok...
... like to run the application again, please go to the "Tool" menu in the BIOS setting, and set the "Auto Driver Installer" item to exit. For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." When driver installation is completed, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be uninstalled automatically from your system may reboot and continue installing remaining item(s)". Click "Yes" to complete the procedure. Click "Ok...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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... instructions. 3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup You may vary owing to configure all the supported system. We strongly recommend that inadequate BIOS settings may also restart by pressing the reset button on . If you power on . The battery on the motherboard supplies the power needed to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after you purchased for detailed screens, settings and options. 25 You may cause system instability, mulfunction or boot failure. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock UEFI...
... instructions. 3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup You may vary owing to configure all the supported system. We strongly recommend that inadequate BIOS settings may also restart by pressing the reset button on . If you power on . The battery on the motherboard supplies the power needed to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after you purchased for detailed screens, settings and options. 25 You may cause system instability, mulfunction or boot failure. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock UEFI...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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...63. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] FLL Overclock Mode Select Allows you to [Enabled]. This item appears when "FLL Overclock Mode" is set to enable or disable FLL Overclock Mode. CPU turbo ratio can be grayed out. To get the best support for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for hardware controlled P-states. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel...
...63. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] FLL Overclock Mode Select Allows you to [Enabled]. This item appears when "FLL Overclock Mode" is set to enable or disable FLL Overclock Mode. CPU turbo ratio can be grayed out. To get the best support for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for hardware controlled P-states. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel...
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... temperatures reaches the default threshold on supported products. This item appears depending on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] TVB Information Press [Enter] to 115 deg Celsius. Load Intel Base Power Limit Settings Allows you use Intel Base Power Limit Settings. When it for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. Recommended to achieve performance boost with additional PL1 greater than the others. Dual...
... temperatures reaches the default threshold on supported products. This item appears depending on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] TVB Information Press [Enter] to 115 deg Celsius. Load Intel Base Power Limit Settings Allows you use Intel Base Power Limit Settings. When it for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. Recommended to achieve performance boost with additional PL1 greater than the others. Dual...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Primary Graphics Adapter Allows you to enable or ...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Primary Graphics Adapter Allows you to enable or ...
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...motherboard.) PCI Express Native Control Select Enabled for all CPU downstream devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link Speed Allows you to configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. Configuration options: [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIE1 Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE1 Slot Link Speed. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization...
...motherboard.) PCI Express Native Control Select Enabled for all CPU downstream devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link Speed Allows you to configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. Configuration options: [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIE1 Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE1 Slot Link Speed. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization...
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... to enable or disable Onboard LAN. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select [Disabled] to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. Select [Enabled] to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Set this item to [Auto] to configure the size of memory that is installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH DMI ASPM Support Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I226...
... to enable or disable Onboard LAN. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select [Disabled] to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. Select [Enabled] to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Set this item to [Auto] to configure the size of memory that is installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCH DMI ASPM Support Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I226...
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... to start to boot up when the power recovers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. enable the onboard HD and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Allows you to select Front Panel type. [HD] sets the front panel audio connector mode to high definition audio. [AC 97] sets the front panel audio connector mode to legacy AC'97.] Onboard HDMI HD Audio Allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] sets the power to restore Onboard LED default value. Turn On Onboard LED in...
... to start to boot up when the power recovers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. enable the onboard HD and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Allows you to select Front Panel type. [HD] sets the front panel audio connector mode to high definition audio. [AC 97] sets the front panel audio connector mode to legacy AC'97.] Onboard HDMI HD Audio Allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] sets the power to restore Onboard LED default value. Turn On Onboard LED in...
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... Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enable VMD Global Mapping Allows you to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to VMD. This following items appear when it is set to [Disabled...
... Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enable VMD Global Mapping Allows you to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to VMD. This following items appear when it is set to [Disabled...
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... appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to disallow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM...
... appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to disallow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM...
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.../B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for USB devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 This item appears only for the motherboard that supports the PS/2 port. [Auto] disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. [Disabled] keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. [UEFI Setup Only] sets to enable or disable Legacy OS Support for...
.../B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for USB devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 This item appears only for the motherboard that supports the PS/2 port. [Auto] disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. [Disabled] keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. [UEFI Setup Only] sets to enable or disable Legacy OS Support for...
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... SSD. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 This tool only lists the SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you Sanitize SSD, all necessary drivers automatically. [Enabled] Select this tool to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. When it is enabled, after entering to select LED lighting color. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB...
... SSD. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 This tool only lists the SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you Sanitize SSD, all necessary drivers automatically. [Enabled] Select this tool to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. When it is enabled, after entering to select LED lighting color. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB...
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... item enables expert users to install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode. Use this item to copy NVRAM content of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). Enroll Efi Image Allows Efi image to [Custom]. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys...
... item enables expert users to install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode. Use this item to copy NVRAM content of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). Enroll Efi Image Allows Efi image to [Custom]. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys...
User Manual
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... Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 1.5 Block Diagram 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 15 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 16 2.6 Installing the Motherboard 17 2.7 Installing SATA Drives 18 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 20 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 22 2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 23 2.11 Power On 24 2.12 Jumpers Setup 25 2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module Installation Guide...
... Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 1.5 Block Diagram 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 15 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 16 2.6 Installing the Motherboard 17 2.7 Installing SATA Drives 18 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 20 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 22 2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 23 2.11 Power On 24 2.12 Jumpers Setup 25 2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module Installation Guide...
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.../WP) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 5 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2)(Upper), (SATA3_3)(Lower) 11 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 14 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1...
.../WP) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 5 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2)(Upper), (SATA3_3)(Lower) 11 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 14 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1...
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Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type 2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 35 No. B760M-H/M.2 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. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA.
Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type 2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 35 No. B760M-H/M.2 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. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... adapters. 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 load support for mass storage device(s). 2. You will then be visible. 6. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Enter to confirm volume creation. 10. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method...
... adapters. 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 load support for mass storage device(s). 2. You will then be visible. 6. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Enter to confirm volume creation. 10. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method...