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... change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax Quick Installation Guide • ASRock 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...
... change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590M-ITX/ax Quick Installation Guide • ASRock 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...
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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 ...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 RGB LED Header * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Support in...
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 ...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 RGB LED Header * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Support in...
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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 exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT ... the middle of each country. The update is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to be activated (for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is expected to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth v5.2 standard...
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 exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT ... the middle of each country. The update is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to be activated (for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is expected to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth v5.2 standard...
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Z590M-ITX/ax M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT 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 29
Z590M-ITX/ax M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT 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 29
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Z590M-ITX/ax 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 31
Z590M-ITX/ax 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 31
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... English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Z590M-ITX/ax 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 and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will...
... English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. Z590M-ITX/ax 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 and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will...
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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 (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Z590M-ITX/ax FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 35 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 (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Z590M-ITX/ax FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 35 English
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Z590M-ITX/ax 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. 41 English
Z590M-ITX/ax 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. 41 English
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... LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your RGB LED strips to motherboard components. 1. Z590M-ITX/ax 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with the package. 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the...
... LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your RGB LED strips to motherboard components. 1. Z590M-ITX/ax 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with the package. 2. Connecting the LED Strip Connect your system and unplug the...
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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. English 45 Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Z590M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. 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. English 45 Download this utility from the drop-down menu. Z590M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Drag the tab to customize your way!
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Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will be executed when warm boot. Z590M-ITX/ax Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. Memory Training Mode Configure the Training Memory Mode. Reset for the processor by the external voltage ... Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for stable system. CPU GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU. 59 English ASRock Second Timing Optimization Configure the second fast path through the MRC.
Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will be executed when warm boot. Z590M-ITX/ax Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. Memory Training Mode Configure the Training Memory Mode. Reset for the processor by the external voltage ... Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for stable system. CPU GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU. 59 English ASRock Second Timing Optimization Configure the second fast path through the MRC.
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.... SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to update your 73 English NVME Sanitization Tool After you can start... change the SATA mode to RAID, then you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. 4.7 Tools Z590M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color.
.... SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to update your 73 English NVME Sanitization Tool After you can start... change the SATA mode to RAID, then you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. 4.7 Tools Z590M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color.
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... 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 may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z590M-ITX/ax Conforms to the following...
... 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 may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z590M-ITX/ax Conforms to the following...
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... this declaration: (Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) January 29, 2021 (Date) P/N: 15G062274000AK V1.0 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z590M-ITX/ax / 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 29, 2021 (Date) P/N: 15G062274000AK V1.0 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z590M-ITX/ax / 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...