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STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in UEFI setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Press [Enter] to complete the process. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS on your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 3: Set RAID configuration Please refer to...
STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in UEFI setup. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. Press [Enter] to complete the process. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS on your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". STEP 3: Set RAID configuration Please refer to...
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...; RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. 4. Please make sure to boot. 23 Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 10 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup...
...; RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under the following directory: 32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Intel.. 64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Intel.. 4. Please make sure to boot. 23 Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 10 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup...
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... hard disk (ex. E. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this problem. If you will install this hotfix then reboot by itself. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. After installing Windows® 10 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities...
... hard disk (ex. E. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this problem. If you will install this hotfix then reboot by itself. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take a long time; >30 mins.) C. After installing Windows® 10 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454. (This may take about 5 minutes to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to install motherboard drivers and utilities...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Guide • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) • 2 x Standoffs for purchasing ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional...
... Guide • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) • 2 x Standoffs for purchasing ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional...
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Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Graphics Audio • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC...
Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Graphics Audio • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC...
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Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in use, the others will be disabled. * M2_2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. English 9 If either one of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280...
Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in use, the others will be disabled. * M2_2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. English 9 If either one of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280...
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... with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, GT, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA, VCCPLL, CPU Internal PLL, GT PLL, Ring PLL, System Agent PLL, Memory Controller PLL Voltage Multiadjustment English 10 BIOS Feature • 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan...
... with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, GT, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA, VCCPLL, CPU Internal PLL, GT PLL, Ring PLL, System Agent PLL, Memory Controller PLL Voltage Multiadjustment English 10 BIOS Feature • 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan...
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... SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.1, No. 1) 8 5 4 1 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this connector in only one orientation. 1 Thunderbolt AIC Connectors (5-pin TB1) (see p.1, No. 2) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to PCIE6 (default slot). ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.1, No...
... SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.1, No. 1) 8 5 4 1 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this connector in only one orientation. 1 Thunderbolt AIC Connectors (5-pin TB1) (see p.1, No. 2) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to PCIE6 (default slot). ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.1, No...
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... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) •...
... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) •...
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... Audio Connec- tor) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and...
... Audio Connec- tor) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and...
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... AIC Connectors (5-pin TB1) (see p.8, No. 1) This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.8, No. 2) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to PCIE6 (default slot). SPI TPM Header (13-pin...
... AIC Connectors (5-pin TB1) (see p.8, No. 1) This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.8, No. 2) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to PCIE6 (default slot). SPI TPM Header (13-pin...
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... 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 37 Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM...
... 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 37 Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM...
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... required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Select the GPU number according to installation. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers...
... required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Select the GPU number according to installation. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers...
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... a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 47 English Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 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. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled...
... a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 47 English Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 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. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled...
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... speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE3. 80 English Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics...
... speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE3. 80 English Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics...
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... option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE6. Dragon RTL8125AG Enable or disable the onboard network...
... option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE6. Dragon RTL8125AG Enable or disable the onboard network...
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... the Thunderbolt ports. 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Security Level This item allows you to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to TBT devices. SW SMI on TBT Hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 85 English ACPI Notify on TBT hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates software SMI to...
... the Thunderbolt ports. 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Security Level This item allows you to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to TBT devices. SW SMI on TBT Hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 85 English ACPI Notify on TBT hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates software SMI to...
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...drivers please change the SATA mode to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - English Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to copy the RAID driver from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet 92 Flash. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service...
...drivers please change the SATA mode to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - English Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to copy the RAID driver from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet 92 Flash. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service...
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..., users are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working copy of your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 93 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Normally, the system will take over. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is currently activated. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an...
..., users are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working copy of your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 93 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Normally, the system will take over. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is currently activated. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an...
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... enter to remove the password. Users are unable to change the settings in ME. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. User Password Set or change the password for Secure Boot. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the system. Secure Boot Use...
... enter to remove the password. Users are unable to change the settings in ME. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. User Password Set or change the password for Secure Boot. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the system. Secure Boot Use...