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... the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.7 Post Status Checker 27 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide 31 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming...
... the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 2.7 Post Status Checker 27 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide 31 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3.1 Installing Drivers 37 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming...
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...• ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
...• ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
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..., MPEG 2, MJPEG, VC-1 * VP9 10bit and VC-1 are for R/L Audio Channel • Nahimic Audio • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Graphics Audio LAN * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with max.
..., MPEG 2, MJPEG, VC-1 * VP9 10bit and VC-1 are for R/L Audio Channel • Nahimic Audio • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Graphics Audio LAN * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with max.
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...1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2.0 Card only) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, GT, DRAM, PCH, VCCIO...
...1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2.0 Card only) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, GT, DRAM, PCH, VCCIO...
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... Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 18 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 19 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 21 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 24 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 27 COM Port Header (COM1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 29 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 30 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 31 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 32 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector...
... Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 18 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 19 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 21 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 24 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 27 COM Port Header (COM1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 29 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 30 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 31 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 32 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector...
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...3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP or CHA_FAN4/WP) when using multiple graphics cards. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIe...
...3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP or CHA_FAN4/WP) when using multiple graphics cards. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIe...
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.... A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may differ by chassis. The front panel design may configure the way to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched...
.... A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may differ by chassis. The front panel design may configure the way to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched...
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... Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". D. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.7, No. 11) (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.7, No. 28) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for connecting audio devices to MIC2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the chassis must support...
... Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". D. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.7, No. 11) (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.7, No. 28) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for connecting audio devices to MIC2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the chassis must support...
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Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 27) SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 18) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 31) This motherboard provides 8 5 an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin 4 1 ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. A TPM system also helps enhance...
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 27) SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 18) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 31) This motherboard provides 8 5 an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin 4 1 ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. A TPM system also helps enhance...
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... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. If you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your system requires. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card...
... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. If you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your system requires. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card...
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... boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 30 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power...
... boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 30 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power...
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... your CD-ROM drive. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 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. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly...
... your CD-ROM drive. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 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. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly...
User Manual
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... virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. 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). SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables...
... virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. 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). SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables...
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... all PCH PCIE devices. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE4. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the...
... all PCH PCIE devices. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE4. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the...
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...'s connectivity. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power...
...'s connectivity. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power...
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... Usb Support Enabled to TBT devices. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for the Thunderbolt ports. SW SMI on TBT Hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 76 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. ACPI Notify on TBT hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates software SMI to assign resource to allow booting from Usb devices which...
... Usb Support Enabled to TBT devices. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for the Thunderbolt ports. SW SMI on TBT Hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates ACPI Notify. 76 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. ACPI Notify on TBT hot-plug When enbled, BIOS generates software SMI to assign resource to allow booting from Usb devices which...
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... setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 83 English 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. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Internet Flash...
... setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 83 English 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. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Internet Flash...
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.../user password for Secure Boot. Secure Boot Use this option to enable or disable support for the system. Disable this item to use discrete TPM Module. 88 English Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Users are unable to remove the password. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set...
.../user password for Secure Boot. Secure Boot Use this option to enable or disable support for the system. Disable this item to use discrete TPM Module. 88 English Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Users are unable to remove the password. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set...
RAID Installation Guide
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... all models A. Plug in your RAID configuration. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set RAID configuration. Boot your system, and press key to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Press [Enter] to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 3: Set RAID configuration Please refer to p.8 -17 of this feature is not available for instructions on how to confirm the selection C. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit...
... all models A. Plug in your RAID configuration. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set RAID configuration. Boot your system, and press key to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Press [Enter] to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 3: Set RAID configuration Please refer to p.8 -17 of this feature is not available for instructions on how to confirm the selection C. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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..., you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press Y to Specify Additional Device. 3. Press S to confirm your controller and continue.
..., you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Press Y to Specify Additional Device. 3. Press S to confirm your controller and continue.