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... either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any form or by any language, in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) ...Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. Version 1.1 Published May 2020 Copyright©2020 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any means, except...
... either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any form or by any language, in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) ...Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. Version 1.1 Published May 2020 Copyright©2020 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any means, except...
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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-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots... 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 Tuning) 38
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-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots... 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 Tuning) 38
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...'s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • 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. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you...
...'s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • 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. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you...
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HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 34 56 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2/WP 7 ADDR_LED2 8 1 1 RGB_LED2 BOOT CPU 9 DRAM VGA DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, ... B: USB31_TC_1 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 RJ-45 CHA_FAN2/WP Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 32 Z490 PHANTOM GAMING 4/ax PCIE2 CHA_FAN1/WP USB3_3_4 11 1 12 13 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 M2_WIFI1 SUPER I/O WiFi-802.11ax M2_WIFI_CT1 Module 14 CMOS Battery Intel 15 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 PCIE3 AUDIO...
HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 34 56 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2/WP 7 ADDR_LED2 8 1 1 RGB_LED2 BOOT CPU 9 DRAM VGA DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, ... B: USB31_TC_1 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 RJ-45 CHA_FAN2/WP Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 32 Z490 PHANTOM GAMING 4/ax PCIE2 CHA_FAN1/WP USB3_3_4 11 1 12 13 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 M2_WIFI1 SUPER I/O WiFi-802.11ax M2_WIFI_CT1 Module 14 CMOS Battery Intel 15 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 PCIE3 AUDIO...
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...transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.1 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices..... BT 5.1 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.1. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10 English Bluetooth v5.1 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs.
...transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.1 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices..... BT 5.1 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.1. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10 English Bluetooth v5.1 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs.
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...ICs. • Whenever 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. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to ... use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Failure to ensure that comes ...
...ICs. • Whenever 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. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to ... use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Failure to ensure that comes ...
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Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English
Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English
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... Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect ... pairs. 2. English 17 For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 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.
... Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect ... pairs. 2. English 17 For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 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.
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.... PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. 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. PCIe slots: PCIE1 ...
.... PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. 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. PCIe slots: PCIE1 ...
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... LED): Connect to the reset button on when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the motherboard. The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. The LED is on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers.../S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. English 21
... LED): Connect to the reset button on when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the motherboard. The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. The LED is on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers.../S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. English 21
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...: see p.7, No. 20) SATA3_2 SATA3_0 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will...
...: see p.7, No. 20) SATA3_2 SATA3_0 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will...
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...are for the HD audio panel only. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. D. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for the ... the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. To activate the front mic, go to install your system. 2. 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...
...are for the HD audio panel only. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. D. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for the ... the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. To activate the front mic, go to install your system. 2. 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...
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...to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 6) FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it...Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 17) 1 GND 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CHA_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and...
...to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 6) FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it...Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 17) 1 GND 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CHA_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and...
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... along Pin 1 and Pin 5. 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...
... along Pin 1 and Pin 5. 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...
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2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Download the drivers from ... cards. 1. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Please refer to PCIE4 slot. Different...
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Download the drivers from ... cards. 1. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Please refer to PCIE4 slot. Different...
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.... Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to secure the module into place. C B A C B A C B A 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 be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only...
.... Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to secure the module into place. C B A C B A C B A 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 be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only...
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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. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file ..."ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. If the Main Menu does not ...
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. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file ..."ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. If the Main Menu does not ...
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.... 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Doubleclick the "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu will find the icon "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning...
.... 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Doubleclick the "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu will find the icon "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning...
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FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 40 English The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning).
FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 40 English The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning).
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... utility. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 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 download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information...
... utility. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax 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 download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information...