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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
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...; ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI only) • 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370...
...; ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI only) • 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370...
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... • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Wireless LAN (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) • Supports high speed wireless connections up...1 x PS/2 Mouse Port • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 3 English X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R-Series Graphics in A-series APU* * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 •...
... • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Wireless LAN (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) • Supports high speed wireless connections up...1 x PS/2 Mouse Port • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 3 English X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R-Series Graphics in A-series APU* * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 •...
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI • 1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1...., VCORE_ NB, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V, VDDP OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www...
X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI • 1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1...., VCORE_ NB, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V, VDDP OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www...
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... Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Orange Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 9 English 1.4 I/O Panel 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 35 2 46 16 15 14 13 No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse Port 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Central / Bass (Orange) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Line In (Light Blue...
... Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Orange Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 9 English 1.4 I/O Panel 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 35 2 46 16 15 14 13 No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse Port 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Central / Bass (Orange) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Line In (Light Blue...
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... consumption for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new...
... consumption for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new...
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Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 English X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Chapter 2 Installation This is a ATX form factor motherboard. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the ...
Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 English X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Chapter 2 Installation This is a ATX form factor motherboard. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the ...
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2 21 English
Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2 21 English
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...-2133 SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label 25 English X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. SR - DR - It...
...-2133 SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label 25 English X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. SR - DR - It...
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... expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
... expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
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... panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may differ by chassis. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on...
... panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may differ by chassis. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on...
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...4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL match the black wire to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the ground pin. 4 3 21 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND English 31 Connect Mic_IN... and chassis manual to the front audio panel. 1. C. E. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 8) (19-pin USB3_9_10) (see p.7, No. 7) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+...
...4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL match the black wire to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the ground pin. 4 3 21 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND English 31 Connect Mic_IN... and chassis manual to the front audio panel. 1. C. E. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 8) (19-pin USB3_9_10) (see p.7, No. 7) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+...
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...#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Caution: Never install the FAN LED cable in the wrong orientation; X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 10) 1 12V G R B PCICLK FRAM E PCIRST # LAD3 +3V LAD0 +3VS B GN D This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system...
...#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Caution: Never install the FAN LED cable in the wrong orientation; X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 10) 1 12V G R B PCICLK FRAM E PCIRST # LAD3 +3V LAD0 +3VS B GN D This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system...
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Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 35 English SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on each graphics card. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_ Bridge_2S Card to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place.
Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 35 English SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on each graphics card. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_ Bridge_2S Card to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place.
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... bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics...
... bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics...
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... 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system.
... 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system.
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... on the module type and length. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. 41 English Please be used. D C B A D C B A D C B A C B A D NUT2 NUT1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Move the standoff based on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standoff by default. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to...
... on the module type and length. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. 41 English Please be used. D C B A D C B A D C B A C B A D NUT2 NUT1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Move the standoff based on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standoff by default. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to...
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... latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 43 AXNS381E-128GM-B Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB ezlink P51B-80-120GB INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor Intel Intel Kingston Samsung SanDisk ADATA Crucial ezlink...
... latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 43 AXNS381E-128GM-B Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB ezlink P51B-80-120GB INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor Intel Intel Kingston Samsung SanDisk ADATA Crucial ezlink...
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... sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from...
... sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from...
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The fans will automatically shift to be launched when you want A-Tuning to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you start up to five different fan speeds using the graph. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 47 English
The fans will automatically shift to be launched when you want A-Tuning to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you start up to five different fan speeds using the graph. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 47 English