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... Support CD into one of the USB port. E. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 A. B. Please install the DVD-ROM. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . STEP 4: Windows installation A. STEP 3.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP 3.1 or STEP 3.2 to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. Plug a USB drive...
... Support CD into one of the USB port. E. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 A. B. Please install the DVD-ROM. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up, please click . STEP 4: Windows installation A. STEP 3.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP 3.1 or STEP 3.2 to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. Plug a USB drive...
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... file into your USB flash disk. 12 Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Go to AdvancedRAIDXpert2 Configuration UtilityArray ManagementCreate Array Select Physical DisksCheck AllApply ChangesCreate Array. *Be sure to finish the driver copy process. Please install the DVD-ROM. C. A. During system boot, press or key to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. G. H. B. Go to enter UEFI setup utility. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock...
... file into your USB flash disk. 12 Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Go to AdvancedRAIDXpert2 Configuration UtilityArray ManagementCreate Array Select Physical DisksCheck AllApply ChangesCreate Array. *Be sure to finish the driver copy process. Please install the DVD-ROM. C. A. During system boot, press or key to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. G. H. B. Go to enter UEFI setup utility. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock...
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... ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications...
... ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications...
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... HD (UHD) playback with HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • 120dB SNR DAC with max. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Graphics Audio * Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots if you install AMD Ryzen series CPUs * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with max.
... HD (UHD) playback with HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • 120dB SNR DAC with max. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Graphics Audio * Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots if you install AMD Ryzen series CPUs * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with max.
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...Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore 5 English Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Connector • 1 x LPC Header • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED strips of maximum load of 3A (36W) and length up to 2.5M. • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 2 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed...
...Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore 5 English Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Connector • 1 x LPC Header • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED strips of maximum load of 3A (36W) and length up to 2.5M. • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 2 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed...
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... DISPLAY1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET AM4 Bottom: MIC IN Bottom: Optical SPDIF HDMI1 Center: FRONT Center: REAR SPK Central/Bass LINE IN Top: Top: RJ-45 LAN ATX12V1 USB 3.1 Gen2 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 HD_AUDIO1 1 M2_WIFI_1 SPEAKER1 1 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 RoHS USB_3_4 USB3_3_4 1 1 SATA3_2 BIOS ROM AMD Promontory B450 PCIE1 CHA_FAN1...
... DISPLAY1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET AM4 Bottom: MIC IN Bottom: Optical SPDIF HDMI1 Center: FRONT Center: REAR SPK Central/Bass LINE IN Top: Top: RJ-45 LAN ATX12V1 USB 3.1 Gen2 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 HD_AUDIO1 1 M2_WIFI_1 SPEAKER1 1 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 RoHS USB_3_4 USB3_3_4 1 1 SATA3_2 BIOS ROM AMD Promontory B450 PCIE1 CHA_FAN1...
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...) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 10 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 LPC Header (LPC1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series No...
...) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 10 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 LPC Header (LPC1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series No...
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....2 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an...
....2 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an...
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... components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded...
... components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded...
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... brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 B1 SR - - DR 2933 SR SR 2933 DR DR 2933 25 English DR SR SR DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 B1 Frequency (Mhz) SR - 2933 - Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides...
... brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 B1 SR - - DR 2933 SR SR 2933 DR DR 2933 25 English DR SR SR DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 B1 Frequency (Mhz) SR - 2933 - Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides...
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Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 29 English
Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 29 English
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...the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. When connecting your system using the power switch. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to this header according to turn off (S5). Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 19) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.6 Onboard...
...the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. When connecting your system using the power switch. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to this header according to turn off (S5). Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 19) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.6 Onboard...
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... follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 8) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. C. If you use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Pin 1-3. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1. English 33 E. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it...
... follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 8) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. C. If you use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Pin 1-3. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1. English 33 E. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it...
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... a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 35 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports.
... a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 35 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports.
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OC Tweaker Configurations for certain models. 37 English Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
OC Tweaker Configurations for certain models. 37 English Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
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... apps and support utilities. You can optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to perform job-related tasks. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to date...
... apps and support utilities. You can optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to perform job-related tasks. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to date...
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Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ASRock Polychrome RGB Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome RGB utility. Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. English 47 Drag the tab to customize your way!
Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ASRock Polychrome RGB Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome RGB utility. Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. English 47 Drag the tab to customize your way!
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... required in order for this option sets DF:PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError]. 62 English Streaming Stores Control Enables or disables the streaming stores functionality. Core/Thread Enablement Downcore control Sets the number of hours to remove any cores, a POWER CYCLE is needed after selecting the 'Auto' option. Redirect scrubber control Control DF::RedirScrubCtrl[EnRedirScrub] Disable DF sync flood propagation Control DF::PIEConfig[DisSyncFloodProp]. OC Mode OC1 - 16 cores/3.6GHz on 1.3375V OC2...
... required in order for this option sets DF:PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError]. 62 English Streaming Stores Control Enables or disables the streaming stores functionality. Core/Thread Enablement Downcore control Sets the number of hours to remove any cores, a POWER CYCLE is needed after selecting the 'Auto' option. Redirect scrubber control Control DF::RedirScrubCtrl[EnRedirScrub] Disable DF sync flood propagation Control DF::PIEConfig[DisSyncFloodProp]. OC Mode OC1 - 16 cores/3.6GHz on 1.3375V OC2...
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... adjust the RGB LED color to your liking. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 70 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device.
... adjust the RGB LED color to your liking. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 70 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device.
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... Network Configuration Use this function. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to configure...
... Network Configuration Use this function. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to configure...
