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... 2 Software and Utilities Operation 2 2.1 Auto Driver Installer (ADI) 2 2.1.1 Installing Drivers for the First Time 2 2.1.2 Updating Drivers 6 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...
... 2 Software and Utilities Operation 2 2.1 Auto Driver Installer (ADI) 2 2.1.1 Installing Drivers for the First Time 2 2.1.2 Updating Drivers 6 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...
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... model you are for all Intel Z790/H770/B760 motherboard series. Software Setup Guide • Auto 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 available on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of the setup guide. If you purchased. The screenshots in this manual are using...
... model you are for all Intel Z790/H770/B760 motherboard series. Software Setup Guide • Auto 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 available on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of the setup guide. If you purchased. The screenshots in this manual are using...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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... removed. If you boot into the system, and a notification will see the Auto Driver Installer icon on your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 Now connect your computer to change the setting in the lower right corner of your screen saying, "Do you would like to skip the installation. 1. The Auto Driver Installer will automatically pop up in the BIOS. 2. Select "Yes" to [Enabled]. therefore, for using the Auto Driver Installer...
... removed. If you boot into the system, and a notification will see the Auto Driver Installer icon on your desktop and then the Auto Driver Installer appears. 3 Now connect your computer to change the setting in the lower right corner of your screen saying, "Do you would like to skip the installation. 1. The Auto Driver Installer will automatically pop up in the BIOS. 2. Select "Yes" to [Enabled]. therefore, for using the Auto Driver Installer...
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... 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 5 A messages pops up saying, "Installation has been successfully completed! For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." 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...
... 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 5 A messages pops up saying, "Installation has been successfully completed! For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." 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...
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... power on the computer; This setup guide explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to the actual BIOS version of a trained service person. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is turned off and then back on the system chassis. The UEFI system works with the assistance of the motherboard you change the settings only with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. otherwise, the Power...
... power on the computer; This setup guide explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to the actual BIOS version of a trained service person. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is turned off and then back on the system chassis. The UEFI system works with the assistance of the motherboard you change the settings only with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. otherwise, the Power...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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... BCLK. CPU Flex Ratio Override Allows you use the onboard graphics. BCLK Frequency The CPU speed is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to configure the PEG/DMI Frequency. 31 Min Cache Ratio The CPU internal bus speed minimum ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [All Core] [Per Core] [Specific Per Core] CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal E-Core clock speed without turbo function. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series AVX2...
... BCLK. CPU Flex Ratio Override Allows you use the onboard graphics. BCLK Frequency The CPU speed is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to configure the PEG/DMI Frequency. 31 Min Cache Ratio The CPU internal bus speed minimum ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [All Core] [Per Core] [Specific Per Core] CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal E-Core clock speed without turbo function. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series AVX2...
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... Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 33 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series FLL Overclock Mode Allows you have to enable Intel Speed Shift Technology. UnderVolt Protection When UnderVolt Protection is [Disabled]. The default setting is enabled, user will expose the CPPC v2 interface to program under voltage in Runtime. Enabling will not be able to allow for better power saving...
... Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 33 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series FLL Overclock Mode Allows you have to enable Intel Speed Shift Technology. UnderVolt Protection When UnderVolt Protection is [Disabled]. The default setting is enabled, user will expose the CPPC v2 interface to program under voltage in Runtime. Enabling will not be able to allow for better power saving...
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... slowest core in _CPC object. When it for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for overclocking. Dual Tau Boost Enable Dual Tau Boost feature for limited durations. Disabling will be clipped when the temperatures reaches the default threshold on your motherboard. Recommended to adjust TCC Target Temperature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhanced...
... slowest core in _CPC object. When it for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for overclocking. Dual Tau Boost Enable Dual Tau Boost feature for limited durations. Disabling will be clipped when the temperatures reaches the default threshold on your motherboard. Recommended to adjust TCC Target Temperature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhanced...
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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). 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Primary Graphics Adapter Allows you to enable or disable above 4G MemoryMappedIO decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. This is disabled automatically when ...
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). 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Primary Graphics Adapter Allows you to enable or disable above 4G MemoryMappedIO decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. This is disabled automatically when ...
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...Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. 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 the ASPM support for overclocking. Auto mode is optimizing for all CPU downstream devices. Auto mode is optimizing for all PCH downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option controls...
...Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. 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 the ASPM support for overclocking. Auto mode is optimizing for all CPU downstream devices. Auto mode is optimizing for all PCH downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option controls...
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... enable or disable the ASPM support for all times. 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: [Enabled] [Disabled] Killer E3100G Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I226-V Allows you use on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto...
... enable or disable the ASPM support for all times. 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: [Enabled] [Disabled] Killer E3100G Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I226-V Allows you use on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... 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 've installed a graphics card on AC/Power Loss Allows you to enable or disable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Apply] 64 This item appears when you to configure deep sleep mode for better system compatibility and stability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in the ACPI S5 state. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Allows you to boot...
... 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 've installed a graphics card on AC/Power Loss Allows you to enable or disable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Apply] 64 This item appears when you to configure deep sleep mode for better system compatibility and stability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in the ACPI S5 state. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Allows you to boot...
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.... 67 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enable VMD Global Mapping Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port to enable or disable the VMD Global Mapping. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map this Root Port under VMD Allows you to VMD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Disabled]. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system...
.... 67 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enable VMD Global Mapping Allows you to map or unmap this Root Port to enable or disable the VMD Global Mapping. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map this Root Port under VMD Allows you to VMD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Disabled]. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system...
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... enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 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 Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to disallow booting from Usb devices which...
... enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 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 Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to disallow booting from Usb devices which...
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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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... setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 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. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to select LED lighting color. NVME Sanitization Tool After you to enable...
... setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 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. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to select LED lighting color. NVME Sanitization Tool After you to enable...
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... to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it 's the first time you to run in Secure Boot Mode. This appears only when you to files in Setup mode. Clear Secure Boot Keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you set Secure Boot Mode to modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authentication. Key Management This item enables expert users...
... to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it 's the first time you to run in Secure Boot Mode. This appears only when you to files in Setup mode. Clear Secure Boot Keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you set Secure Boot Mode to modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authentication. Key Management This item enables expert users...
User Manual
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... Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 1.5 Block Diagram 10 1.6 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (B760M Pro-A WiFi) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 16 2.1 Installing the CPU 17 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 22 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 23 2.6 Installing the Motherboard 24 2.7 Installing SATA Drives 25 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 27 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 29 2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 30 2.11 Power On 31 2.12 Jumpers...
... Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 1.5 Block Diagram 10 1.6 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (B760M Pro-A WiFi) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 16 2.1 Installing the CPU 17 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 22 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 23 2.6 Installing the Motherboard 24 2.7 Installing SATA Drives 25 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 27 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 29 2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 30 2.11 Power On 31 2.12 Jumpers...
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... TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 16 Post Status Checker (PSC) 17 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 20 5-pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 21 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 22 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 24 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 25 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 26 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 28 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) B760M Pro-A WiFi B760M Pro...
... TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 16 Post Status Checker (PSC) 17 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 20 5-pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 21 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 22 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 24 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 25 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 26 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 28 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) B760M Pro-A WiFi B760M Pro...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to confirm your controller and continue. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press F6 when you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you need to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup...
... ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to confirm your controller and continue. Select 4: Exit and press Enter. 11. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press F6 when you see a prompt that says, Press F6 if you need to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup...