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ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 2 x Standoffs for purchasing ASRock Z590 Steel Legend motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 2 x Standoffs for purchasing ASRock Z590 Steel Legend motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
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Z590 Steel Legend Storage • 6 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* * If M2_2 is ... 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 ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED...
Z590 Steel Legend Storage • 6 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* * If M2_2 is ... 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 ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED...
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We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 English Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be done at your system. Z590 Steel Legend * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 English Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be done at your system. Z590 Steel Legend * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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Z590 Steel Legend M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor ... TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 37
Z590 Steel Legend M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor ... TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 37
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Z590 Steel Legend TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD WD WD PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TM8FP2480GC110 TS256GMTS400 TS512GMTS600 TS512GMTS800 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD VLM100-240G-2280RGB VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 41
Z590 Steel Legend TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD WD WD PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TM8FP2480GC110 TS256GMTS400 TS512GMTS600 TS512GMTS800 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD VLM100-240G-2280RGB VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 41
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Z590 Steel Legend TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD WD WD PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TM8FP2480GC110 TS256GMTS400 TS512GMTS600 TS512GMTS800 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD VLM100-240G-2280RGB VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 45
Z590 Steel Legend TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD WD WD PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TM8FP2480GC110 TS256GMTS400 TS512GMTS600 TS512GMTS800 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD VLM100-240G-2280RGB VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 45
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... desktop. After the installation, you will pop up. 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) There are five sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. Z590 Steel Legend 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features...
... desktop. After the installation, you will pop up. 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) There are five sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. Z590 Steel Legend 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features...
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Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you start up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to be launched when you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Z590 Steel Legend FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 49 English
Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you start up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to be launched when you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Z590 Steel Legend FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 49 English
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Z590 Steel Legend 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. 55 English
Z590 Steel Legend 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. 55 English
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... the wrong orientation; The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with sophisticated tastes to do not come with the package. 2. Z590 Steel Legend 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 57 English...
... the wrong orientation; The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with sophisticated tastes to do not come with the package. 2. Z590 Steel Legend 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 57 English...
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English 59 Drag the tab to customize your way! 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. Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Z590 Steel Legend ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility.
English 59 Drag the tab to customize your way! 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. Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Z590 Steel Legend ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility.
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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 ... 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. Z590 Steel Legend UEFI. Internet Flash - Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 91 English
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 ... 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. Z590 Steel Legend UEFI. Internet Flash - Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 91 English
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... Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z590 Steel Legend Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15, SubpartB,Unintentional Radiators Supplementary...
... Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z590 Steel Legend Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15, SubpartB,Unintentional Radiators Supplementary...
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... this declaration: (Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) January 22, 2021 (Date) P/N: 15G062269000AK V1.0 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z590 Steel Legend / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) ڛEMC -Directive 2014...
... this declaration: (Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) January 22, 2021 (Date) P/N: 15G062269000AK V1.0 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z590 Steel Legend / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) ڛEMC -Directive 2014...