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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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... Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility Because the motherboard specifications and the software might be updated, the content of the setup guide. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website without notice. The screenshots in this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this manual are using. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is...
... Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility Because the motherboard specifications and the software might be updated, the content of the setup guide. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website without notice. The screenshots in this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this manual are using. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is...
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... ASRock Auto Driver Installer?". Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. Now connect your screen saying, "Do you want to change the setting in the BIOS. 2. Step 3 When it's completed, you select "No" in Step 2 and skip the installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. If you will see the Auto Driver Installer icon on your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 2 Boot...
... ASRock Auto Driver Installer?". Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. Now connect your screen saying, "Do you want to change the setting in the BIOS. 2. Step 3 When it's completed, you select "No" in Step 2 and skip the installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. If you will see the Auto Driver Installer icon on your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 2 Boot...
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.... Click "Ok" to continue. 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 "No" to [Enabled]. 5 After driver installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. If you would 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.
.... Click "Ok" to continue. 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 "No" to [Enabled]. 5 After driver installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. If you would 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.
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2.1.2 Updating Drivers Updating drivers ensures that your system work well without any issue. To update drivers, please go to ASRock' website (https://www.asrock.com) and select "Support" > "Latest Drivers Update". 6
2.1.2 Updating Drivers Updating drivers ensures that your system work well without any issue. To update drivers, please go to ASRock' website (https://www.asrock.com) and select "Support" > "Latest Drivers Update". 6
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... you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the motherboard supplies the power needed to boot after you do not alter the UEFI default configurations or change the setting, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to different BIOS release versions or CPU installed. The screenshots in this manual are kept in the CMOS. otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test...
... you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the motherboard supplies the power needed to boot after you do not alter the UEFI default configurations or change the setting, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to different BIOS release versions or CPU installed. The screenshots in this manual are kept in the CMOS. otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test...
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.... Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to allow for hardware controlled P-states. Enabling will not be grayed out. The default setting is enabled, user will expose the CPPC v2 interface to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to program under voltage in Runtime. UnderVolt Protection When UnderVolt Protection is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Speed Shift Technology Allows you have...
.... Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to allow for hardware controlled P-states. Enabling will not be grayed out. The default setting is enabled, user will expose the CPPC v2 interface to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to program under voltage in Runtime. UnderVolt Protection When UnderVolt Protection is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Speed Shift Technology Allows you have...
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... CPU you to set CPU Tj Max to 115 deg Celsius. Disabling will use on supported products. When it for 35W/65W/125W CPU to disable it is enabled, the user will be clipped when the temperatures reaches the default threshold on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for limited durations. When the limit is higher than TDP for processors...
... CPU you to set CPU Tj Max to 115 deg Celsius. Disabling will use on supported products. When it for 35W/65W/125W CPU to disable it is enabled, the user will be clipped when the temperatures reaches the default threshold on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for limited durations. When the limit is higher than TDP for processors...
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [PCIE1] (Options vary when you've installed a graphics card on your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [PCIE1] (Options vary when you've installed a graphics card on your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option...
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...enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link Speed Allows you to configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCI Express Native Control Select Enabled for overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE ASPM Support This option controls...
...enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link Speed Allows you to configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCI Express Native Control Select Enabled for overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE ASPM Support This option controls...
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... Connection I219-V Allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD audio controller. Set this item to [Auto] to enable or disable Onboard LAN. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select [Disabled] to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek RTL8125BG Allows you to 63 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Share Memory Allows you to enable...
... Connection I219-V Allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD audio controller. Set this item to [Auto] to enable or disable Onboard LAN. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select [Disabled] to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek RTL8125BG Allows you to 63 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Share Memory Allows you to enable...
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... power recovers. [Power On] sets the system to start to configure deep sleep mode for better system compatibility and stability. Onboard WAN Device Allows you to enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore Onboard LED Default Allows you to restore Onboard LED default value. 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...
... power recovers. [Power On] sets the system to start to configure deep sleep mode for better system compatibility and stability. Onboard WAN Device Allows you to enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore Onboard LED Default Allows you to restore Onboard LED default value. 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...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Root Port BDF details Displays the Root Port BDF details. 67 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map this Root Port to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port under VMD Allows you to VMD. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to [Enabled]. This...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Root Port BDF details Displays the Root Port BDF details. 67 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map this Root Port to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port under VMD Allows you to VMD. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to [Enabled]. This...
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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 disallow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Usb Support The item 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 Bootable 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 disallow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Usb Support The item 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 Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68...
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... ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for USB devices. 3.4.7 USB Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 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...
... ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for USB devices. 3.4.7 USB Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 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...
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.... [Enabled] Select this tool to select LED lighting color. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 Auto Driver Installer Allows you are having trouble with available Internet access, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to enable the Auto Driver Installer...
.... [Enabled] Select this tool to select LED lighting color. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 Auto Driver Installer Allows you are having trouble with available Internet access, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to enable the Auto Driver Installer...
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... default Secure Boot keys. Key Management This item enables expert users to files 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. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Clear Secure Boot Keys This item appears only when you to run in Setup mode. This appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. Use this item to [Custom]. Clear Secure Boot Keys...
... default Secure Boot keys. Key Management This item enables expert users to files 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. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Clear Secure Boot Keys This item appears only when you to run in Setup mode. This appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. Use this item to [Custom]. Clear Secure Boot Keys...
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...) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_5_6) 6 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 17 Print Port Header (LPT1) 18 COM Port Header (COM2) 19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 20 Chassis...
...) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_5_6) 6 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 11 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 17 Print Port Header (LPT1) 18 COM Port Header (COM2) 19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 20 Chassis...
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Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 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. No. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. 2.14 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. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type 2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 34
Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 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. No. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. 2.14 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. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type 2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 34
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... RAID driver. At this point, you to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Press Enter. 5. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the up and down arrow keys to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Setup...
... RAID driver. At this point, you to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Press Enter. 5. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the up and down arrow keys to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Setup...