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... Panel 10 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) 21 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.6 Smart Switches 27 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 28 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 32 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 36 3.1 Installing Drivers 36 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 37 3.3 ASRock...
... Panel 10 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) 21 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.6 Smart Switches 27 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 28 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 32 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 36 3.1 Installing Drivers 36 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 37 3.3 ASRock...
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... website for specific information about the model you are using. In this documentation will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) •...
... website for specific information about the model you are using. In this documentation will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) •...
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... HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.0 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and Intel® ThunderboltTM 4 Ports * 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 2.0. 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 1.4. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...
... HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.0 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and Intel® ThunderboltTM 4 Ports * 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 2.0. 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 1.4. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...
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... Gold Audio Connec- Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Storage • 3 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 18), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (Only supported with 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors)* • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Connector...
... Gold Audio Connec- Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Storage • 3 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 18), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (Only supported with 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors)* • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Connector...
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...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_OPT/W_PUMP) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 9 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_6_7) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB31_TC_1) 14 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 No.
...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_OPT/W_PUMP) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 9 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_6_7) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB31_TC_1) 14 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 No.
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See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 7) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 5) -V V V Central / Bass (No. 4) --V V Line In (No. 6) ---V English 11
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 7) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 5) -V V V Central / Bass (No. 4) --V V Line In (No. 6) ---V English 11
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Step 3 Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in the illustration. *You may need to the antenna connectors. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to adjust the direction of the antenna for a stronger signal. 13 English
Step 3 Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in the illustration. *You may need to the antenna connectors. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to adjust the direction of the antenna for a stronger signal. 13 English
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Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.
Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.
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Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 36 English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD...
Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 36 English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD...
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... "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu will find the icon "AS- Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 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...
... "ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) main menu will find the icon "AS- Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 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...
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The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning). 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. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 39 English
The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning). 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. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 39 English
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Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 45 English
Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 45 English
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.... 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your RGB LED strips to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. otherwise, the cable may cause damages to motherboard components. 1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed...
.... 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your RGB LED strips to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. otherwise, the cable may cause damages to motherboard components. 1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do so may be damaged. 2. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed...
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Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. English 49 Drag the tab to customize your way! Download this utility from the drop-down menu.
Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. English 49 Drag the tab to customize your way! Download this utility from the drop-down menu.
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... Boot to skip DRAM memory training for the integrated GPU. CPU GT Voltage Configure the voltage for booting faster. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will be executed when warm boot. CPU Core/Cache Voltage Input voltage for stable system. Voltage Configuration Voltage Mode [OC]: Larger range voltage for overclocking. [STABLE]: Smaller range voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. CPU GT Load...
... Boot to skip DRAM memory training for the integrated GPU. CPU GT Voltage Configure the voltage for booting faster. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will be executed when warm boot. CPU Core/Cache Voltage Input voltage for stable system. Voltage Configuration Voltage Mode [OC]: Larger range voltage for overclocking. [STABLE]: Smaller range voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. CPU GT Load...
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... 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. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. 70 English Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
... 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. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. 70 English Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
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...PCH DMI devices. WAN Radio 71 English PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. 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 enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving...
...PCH DMI devices. WAN Radio 71 English PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. 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 enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving...
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DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 79 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and...
DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 79 English Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and...
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... disable support for the administrator account. Disable this item to change the password for Secure Boot. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this option to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 82 English 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. You may set or change the supervisor/user password...
... disable support for the administrator account. Disable this item to change the password for Secure Boot. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this option to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 82 English 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. You may set or change the supervisor/user password...