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...8 2.2.3 Apps 9 2.2.4 BIOS & Drivers 12 2.2.5 Setting 13 2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.4 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 20 2.5.1 Connecting the LED Strip 20 2.5.2 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip 21 2.5.3 Installing ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility 22
...8 2.2.3 Apps 9 2.2.4 BIOS & Drivers 12 2.2.5 Setting 13 2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.4 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 20 2.5.1 Connecting the LED Strip 20 2.5.2 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip 21 2.5.3 Installing ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility 22
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... Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for specific information about the model you purchased. The screenshots in this manual are using. Settings and options may vary due to the motherboard you are for reference only. Chapter 3 contains the configuration guide of this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to this documentation will be updated, the content of the setup guide. In case...
... Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for specific information about the model you purchased. The screenshots in this manual are using. Settings and options may vary due to the motherboard you are for reference only. Chapter 3 contains the configuration guide of this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to this documentation will be updated, the content of the setup guide. In case...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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... will be removed. Now connect your screen saying, "Do you would like to the Internet, wait a few seconds, and then the Auto Driver Installer will pop up . 3. If you want to one-step-install the latest drivers simply from ASRock Auto Driver Installer?". Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 2 Boot into the system without Internet, the Auto Driver Installer won...
... will be removed. Now connect your screen saying, "Do you would like to the Internet, wait a few seconds, and then the Auto Driver Installer will pop up . 3. If you want to one-step-install the latest drivers simply from ASRock Auto Driver Installer?". Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 2 Boot into the system without Internet, the Auto Driver Installer won...
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... may vary owing to configure all the supported system. The UEFI system works with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. This BIOS utility can perform the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, record hardware parameters of the motherboard you change the settings only with its test routines. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is turned off and then...
... may vary owing to configure all the supported system. The UEFI system works with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. This BIOS utility can perform the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, record hardware parameters of the motherboard you change the settings only with its test routines. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is turned off and then...
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... elevated (3-5x) reference clock frequency and ratio limited to 63. If your CPU does not support ITMBT 3.0, option will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to enable or disable FLL Overclock Mode. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series FLL Overclock Mode Allows you have to enable Intel Speed Shift Technology. The default setting is [Disabled]. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above...
... elevated (3-5x) reference clock frequency and ratio limited to 63. If your CPU does not support ITMBT 3.0, option will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to enable or disable FLL Overclock Mode. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series FLL Overclock Mode Allows you have to enable Intel Speed Shift Technology. The default setting is [Disabled]. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above...
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.... Load Intel Base Power Limit Settings Allows you use Intel Base Power Limit Settings. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will report the maximum ratio of the slowest core in _CPC object. Disabling will be clipped when the temperatures reaches the default threshold on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] TVB Information Press [Enter] to 115 deg Celsius. It supports Tj Max in watts. Dual Tau Boost Enable Dual Tau...
.... Load Intel Base Power Limit Settings Allows you use Intel Base Power Limit Settings. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will report the maximum ratio of the slowest core in _CPC object. Disabling will be clipped when the temperatures reaches the default threshold on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] TVB Information Press [Enter] to 115 deg Celsius. It supports Tj Max in watts. Dual Tau Boost Enable Dual Tau...
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... [Disabled] C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [PCIE1] (Options vary when you've installed a graphics card on your virtual machine monitor better utilize...
... [Disabled] C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [PCIE1] (Options vary when you've installed a graphics card on your virtual machine monitor better utilize...
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...has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCIE2 Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE2 Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3...
...has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCIE2 Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE2 Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3...
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...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek RTL8125BG Allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard HD Audio Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Killer E3100G Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Select [Enabled] to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Share Memory Allows you use on your motherboard...
...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek RTL8125BG Allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard HD Audio Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Killer E3100G Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Select [Enabled] to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Share Memory Allows you use on your motherboard...
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... motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Allows you to select Front Panel type. [HD] sets the front panel audio connector mode to high definition audio. [AC 97] sets the front panel audio connector mode to legacy AC'97.] Onboard HDMI HD Audio Allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] sets the power to remain off the Onboard LED in S5 Allows you 've installed a graphics card on or off when the power recovers. [Power On] sets the system to start to restore Onboard LED default value. Turn...
... motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Allows you to select Front Panel type. [HD] sets the front panel audio connector mode to high definition audio. [AC 97] sets the front panel audio connector mode to legacy AC'97.] Onboard HDMI HD Audio Allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] sets the power to remain off the Onboard LED in S5 Allows you 've installed a graphics card on or off when the power recovers. [Power On] sets the system to start to restore Onboard LED default value. Turn...
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Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to enable or disable the VMD Global Mapping. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Disabled]. This following items appear when it is set to VMD. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to detect and report on various...
Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Enable VMD Controller Allows you to enable or disable the VMD Global Mapping. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Disabled]. This following items appear when it is set to VMD. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to detect and report on various...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to disallow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to disallow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Thunderbolt Usb Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to disallow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to disallow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Thunderbolt Usb Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to...
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...is a workaround for USB devices. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 3.4.7 USB Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. This item appears only for the motherboard that supports the PS/2 port. [Auto] disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. [Disabled] keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. [UEFI Setup Only] sets to enable or disable Legacy OS Support for OSes without...
...is a workaround for USB devices. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 3.4.7 USB Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. This item appears only for the motherboard that supports the PS/2 port. [Auto] disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. [Disabled] keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. [UEFI Setup Only] sets to enable or disable Legacy OS Support for OSes without...
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... only lists the SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Allows you to securely erase SSD. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to Windows with your PC. When it is enabled, after entering to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with available Internet access, the Auto Driver Installer tool will...
... only lists the SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Allows you to securely erase SSD. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to Windows with your PC. When it is enabled, after entering to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with available Internet access, the Auto Driver Installer tool will...
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... item enables expert users to run in Setup mode. Factory Key Provision Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Use this item to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Clear Secure Boot Keys This item appears only when you to install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Secure Boot Mode. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if...
... item enables expert users to run in Setup mode. Factory Key Provision Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Use this item to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Clear Secure Boot Keys This item appears only when you to install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Secure Boot Mode. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if...
User Manual
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...latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) 1 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 User Manual • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock...
...latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) 1 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 User Manual • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock...
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Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 Connector • 1 x RGB LED Header* • 1 x Addressable LED Header** • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*** • 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**** • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)***** • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con- BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in use. ***** CHA_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W). We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 5 English tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio ...
Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 Connector • 1 x RGB LED Header* • 1 x Addressable LED Header** • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*** • 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**** • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)***** • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con- BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in use. ***** CHA_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W). We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 5 English tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio ...
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...Header (ADDR_LED1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 7 Post Status Checker (PSC) 8 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_7_8) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 15 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB32_TC1) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 19 Front Panel Audio Header...
...Header (ADDR_LED1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 7 Post Status Checker (PSC) 8 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_7_8) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 15 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB32_TC1) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 19 Front Panel Audio Header...
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Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. No. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 8cm Type 2280 English 39 Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. No. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 8cm Type 2280 English 39 Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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...-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). Leave 13 Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Y to create the volume. 9. When you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. 7. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Press Enter to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Select your exit. Use...
...-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). Leave 13 Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press Y to create the volume. 9. When you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. 7. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. Press Enter to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Select your exit. Use...