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... Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 31 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 34 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 38 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 42 3.1 Installing Drivers 42 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming...
... Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 31 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 34 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 38 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 42 3.1 Installing Drivers 42 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming...
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...8226; ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 3 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software...
...8226; ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 3 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software...
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Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Graphics Audio LAN • 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12...
Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Graphics Audio LAN • 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12...
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... x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 2 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up...
... x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 2 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up...
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..., speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. It will cause permanent damage to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. English 17 For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac 2.3 Installing Memory Modules...
..., speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. It will cause permanent damage to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. English 17 For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac 2.3 Installing Memory Modules...
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... Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin F_USB31_TC_1) (see p.7, No. 13) 8 5 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power 4 1 connector. USB Type-C Cable There is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for the CPU and not the graphics card. 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 optional. *For advanced overclocking we suggest using this connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to ATX12V2 is for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports. Please connect an ATX 12V power...
... Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin F_USB31_TC_1) (see p.7, No. 13) 8 5 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power 4 1 connector. USB Type-C Cable There is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for the CPU and not the graphics card. 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 optional. *For advanced overclocking we suggest using this connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to ATX12V2 is for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports. Please connect an ATX 12V power...
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... refer to PCIE3 slot. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 28 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
... refer to PCIE3 slot. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 28 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
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... 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. English 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download.
... 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. English 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download.
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... be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 42 English Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
... be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 42 English Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
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...Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac 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. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Doubleclick the "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main...
...Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac 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. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Doubleclick the "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main...
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... RGB LED cable, please power off your RGB LED strips to motherboard components. 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may cause damages to the RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1 / RGB_LED2) on the motherboard. Failure to do not come with the package. 2. Please note that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically...
... RGB LED cable, please power off your RGB LED strips to motherboard components. 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may cause damages to the RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1 / RGB_LED2) on the motherboard. Failure to do not come with the package. 2. Please note that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically...
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...-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. 77 English SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. 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).
...-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. 77 English SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. 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).
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... option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices...
... option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices...
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... Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Restore on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. If [Power On] is shut down. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac automatically disable it when a sound card...
... Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Restore on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. If [Power On] is shut down. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac automatically disable it when a sound card...
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... support only. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Disabled: No OS native support. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. no RTD3. 81 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable...
... support only. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Disabled: No OS native support. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. no RTD3. 81 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable...
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... can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to RAID, then you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to update your UEFI. 86 English SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
... can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to RAID, then you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to update your UEFI. 86 English SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
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Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 87 English Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware...
Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 87 English Z590 Phantom Gaming 4/ac Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware...
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... Boot. Disable this item to remove the password. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this option to change the password for the system. 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in ME. You may set or change the supervisor/user password...
... Boot. Disable this item to remove the password. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this option to change the password for the system. 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in ME. You may set or change the supervisor/user password...
RAID Installation Guide
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...models A. Follow the onscreen instruction to [RAID]. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in your RAID configuration. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set SATA Mode Selection to complete the process. Press [Enter] to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Press to confirm the selection C. Plug in the BIOS before setting your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit...
...models A. Follow the onscreen instruction to [RAID]. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set the necessary RAID items in your RAID configuration. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set SATA Mode Selection to complete the process. Press [Enter] to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Press to confirm the selection C. Plug in the BIOS before setting your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. Press Y to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. At this point, you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Leave 13 Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen...
... Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. Press Y to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. At this point, you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Leave 13 Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen...