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... Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 1 Introduction...
... Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 1 Introduction...
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...Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • 120dB SNR DAC with max. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Audio LAN Wireless LAN * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Max. shared...Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) • Supports high speed wireless connections up to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology ...
...Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • 120dB SNR DAC with max. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Audio LAN Wireless LAN * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Max. shared...Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) • Supports high speed wireless connections up to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology ...
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...8226; ErP/EuP ready (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 GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 .../Water Pump Fans • Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. 5 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ...
...8226; ErP/EuP ready (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 GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 .../Water Pump Fans • Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. 5 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ...
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... CHA_FAN2 HDMI2 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 SOCKET AM4 HDMI1 ATX12V1 USB 3.0 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 RoHS USB_3_4 USB3_3_4 1 1 RJ-45 LAN SATA3_2 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center...
... CHA_FAN2 HDMI2 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 SOCKET AM4 HDMI1 ATX12V1 USB 3.0 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 RoHS USB_3_4 USB3_3_4 1 1 RJ-45 LAN SATA3_2 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center...
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... PCs. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 11 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11...
... PCs. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 11 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11...
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2.1 Installing the CPU Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 2 English 13
2.1 Installing the CPU Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 2 English 13
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Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1 1 2 15 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Please turn off the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat.
Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1 1 2 15 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Please turn off the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat.
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Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2 1 2 17 English
Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2 1 2 17 English
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Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4 CPU_FAN1 5 RGB LED Cable 4-pin FAN cable CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1). 19 English Please refer to page 31 for reference only.
Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4 CPU_FAN1 5 RGB LED Cable 4-pin FAN cable CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1). 19 English Please refer to page 31 for reference only.
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Please refer to page 31 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) and page 29 for reference only. If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5). 23 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock RGB LED".
Please refer to page 31 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) and page 29 for reference only. If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for the orientation of AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5). 23 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V AMD_FAN_LED1 or 7 CPU_FAN1 AMD_FAN_LED1 USB_5 Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock RGB LED".
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It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 25 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 25 English Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
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... data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is removed. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the...
... data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is removed. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the...
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... is one header on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.6, No. 9) 1 Dummy IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PB_D- Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. English 29 Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 13) AMD LED Fan USB Header...
... is one header on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.6, No. 9) 1 Dummy IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PB_D- Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. English 29 Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 13) AMD LED Fan USB Header...
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... to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to Pin 1-3. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). English 30 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis... a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN/W_ PUMP) (see p.6, No. 4) 4 3 21 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard ...
... to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to Pin 1-3. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). English 30 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis... a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN/W_ PUMP) (see p.6, No. 4) 4 3 21 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard ...
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... orientation; This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. The cable connection allows users to connect RGB LED extension cable that comes with AMD heatsink. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) AMD FAN LED Header (4-pin AMD_FAN_ LED1) (see...
... orientation; This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. The cable connection allows users to connect RGB LED extension cable that comes with AMD heatsink. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) AMD FAN LED Header (4-pin AMD_FAN_ LED1) (see...
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... the "F-Stream" icon, F-Stream main menu will find the icon "F-Stream" on your computer. 33 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing F-Stream F-Stream can be downloaded from...
... the "F-Stream" icon, F-Stream main menu will find the icon "F-Stream" on your computer. 33 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing F-Stream F-Stream can be downloaded from...
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The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Settings Configure ASRock F-Stream. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want F-Stream to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 35 English
The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Settings Configure ASRock F-Stream. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want F-Stream to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 35 English
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... The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on the left side of the screen. The most recommended...
... The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on the left side of the screen. The most recommended...
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Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. English 39 When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon.
Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. English 39 When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon.
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Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 41 English
Fatal1ty X370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 41 English