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...Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 27 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 33 3.2.1 Installing ASRock...
...Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 27 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 33 3.2.1 Installing ASRock...
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... Z590M-ITX/ax Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this documentation will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list...
... Z590M-ITX/ax Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this documentation will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list...
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tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) 5 English Z590M-ITX/ax • 1 x USB 2.0 Port (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 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_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (Only ...
tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) 5 English Z590M-ITX/ax • 1 x USB 2.0 Port (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 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_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (Only ...
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...; 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Supports ESD Protection) • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 CIO, VCCST Voltage Multi-adjustment • Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis...
...; 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Supports ESD Protection) • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 CIO, VCCST Voltage Multi-adjustment • Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis...
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... Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_56) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_12) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (F_USB3_TC_1) 13 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 16 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 18 RGB LED Header...
... Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_56) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_12) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (F_USB3_TC_1) 13 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 16 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 18 RGB LED Header...
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....2 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. The update is not currently enabled by default due to the different regulation status of each country. Z590M-ITX/ax 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an...
....2 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. The update is not currently enabled by default due to the different regulation status of each country. Z590M-ITX/ax 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an...
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... to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 17) 2-pin Jumper CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. English 21 Z590M-ITX/ax 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short...
... to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 17) 2-pin Jumper CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. English 21 Z590M-ITX/ax 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short...
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Z590M-ITX/ax CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 18) 8 5 4 1 1 12V G R B This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to this header. 25 English RGB header is for further instructions on this connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 5) 12 24 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 3) RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 2)...
Z590M-ITX/ax CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 18) 8 5 4 1 1 12V G R B This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to this header. 25 English RGB header is for further instructions on this connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 5) 12 24 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 3) RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 2)...
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... necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 32 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Running The Support...
... necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 32 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Running The Support...
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... the BCLK. Z590M-ITX/ax Because the UEFI software is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to ensure 51 English AVX-512 Ratio Offset AVX-512 Ratio Offset specifies a negative offset from the CPU Ratio for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is a more...
... the BCLK. Z590M-ITX/ax Because the UEFI software is a more stressful workload that lower the AVX ratio to ensure 51 English AVX-512 Ratio Offset AVX-512 Ratio Offset specifies a negative offset from the CPU Ratio for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. CPU Configuration CPU Ratio The CPU speed is a more...
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... I/O helps 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. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for overclocking. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. 66 English SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
... I/O helps 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. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for overclocking. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. 66 English 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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... graphics processor when the system boots up. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is allocated to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all CPU downstream devices. Onboard WAN Device 67 English Z590M-ITX/ax PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for the onboard digital outputs. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection...
... graphics processor when the system boots up. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is allocated to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all CPU downstream devices. Onboard WAN Device 67 English Z590M-ITX/ax PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for the onboard digital outputs. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection...
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... a power failure. Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity. If [Power On] is shut down. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 68 English Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will start to enable or disable the onboard...
... a power failure. Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity. If [Power On] is shut down. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 68 English Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will start to enable or disable the onboard...
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...'s listed that supports Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your PC. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your 73 English Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. 4.7 Tools Z590M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps...
...'s listed that supports Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your PC. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your 73 English Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. 4.7 Tools Z590M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps...
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Internet Flash - UEFI. Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Network Configuration Use this function. 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 plug in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 74 English 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 version from...
Internet Flash - UEFI. Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Network Configuration Use this function. 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 plug in the setup utility. Please setup network configuration before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 74 English 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 version from...
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.... Z590M-ITX/ax 4.9 Security Screen In this option to use discrete TPM Module. 77 English Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Users are unable to change the password for the system. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for Secure Boot. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user...
.... Z590M-ITX/ax 4.9 Security Screen In this option to use discrete TPM Module. 77 English Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Users are unable to change the password for the system. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for Secure Boot. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user...
RAID Installation Guide
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...Press [Enter] to set RAID configuration. Boot your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set SATA Mode Selection to enter BIOS setup utility. Plug in UEFI setup. STEP 3: Set RAID configuration Please...
...Press [Enter] to set RAID configuration. Boot your USB flash drive into a USB port B. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use ASRock Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with RAID functions, please follow the procedures below. STEP 1: Setting the BIOS RAID Items After installing the hard disk drives, please set SATA Mode Selection to enter BIOS setup utility. Plug in UEFI setup. STEP 3: Set RAID configuration Please...
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Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 10 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. STEP 2: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 10 64-bit. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please...
Installing Windows® on a HDD larger than 2TB in RAID mode Windows® 10 does not support HDD's larger than 2TB. STEP 2: Install Windows® 10 64-bit OS Press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:" to use Windows® 10 64-bit. STEP 1: Copy Intel® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk You can download the drivers from ASRock's website and unzip the files into a USB flash disk or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD. (Please...
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... this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to fix this problem. Please start to reboot.) D. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 10 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. E. If you will install this hotfix then reboot...
... this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/ B. Reboot your system. (It may take more time to fix this problem. Please start to reboot.) D. If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 10 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Windows® will need to follow the instructions below to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. E. If you will install this hotfix then reboot...
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 scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press F6 when you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode...
... Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to scroll through the list as all controllers may not be prompted Note with the Note necessary files. 4. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press F6 when you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the up and down arrow keys to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode...