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... 2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.2 UI Overview 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...
... 2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.2 UI Overview 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...
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... Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for reference only. In this manual are using. The screenshots in this documentation, Chapter 1 gives an overview of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. Software Setup Guide • Auto Driver Installer (ADI) • ASRock Live Update & APP Shop • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) • ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) • ASRock Polychrome SYNC • Nahimic Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility...
... Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide is a complete setup guide for reference only. In this manual are using. The screenshots in this documentation, Chapter 1 gives an overview of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. Software Setup Guide • Auto Driver Installer (ADI) • ASRock Live Update & APP Shop • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) • ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) • ASRock Polychrome SYNC • Nahimic Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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... connection is set to install drivers only when the "Auto Driver Installer" item under the "Tool" menu in the BIOS. 2. The Auto Driver Installer will be removed. Step 3 When it's completed, you select "No" in the BIOS setting. Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 2 Boot into the system without Internet, the Auto Driver Installer won't appear. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. If you will pop up for using the Auto Driver Installer...
... connection is set to install drivers only when the "Auto Driver Installer" item under the "Tool" menu in the BIOS. 2. The Auto Driver Installer will be removed. Step 3 When it's completed, you select "No" in the BIOS setting. Select "No" to install Auto Driver Installer. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 2 Boot into the system without Internet, the Auto Driver Installer won't appear. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. If you will pop up for using the Auto Driver Installer...
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For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." If you would like to run the application again, please go to the "Tool" menu in the BIOS setting, and set the "Auto Driver Installer" item to complete the procedure. Step 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. Click "Ok" to [Enabled]. 5 When driver installation is completed, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be...
For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." If you would like to run the application again, please go to the "Tool" menu in the BIOS setting, and set the "Auto Driver Installer" item to complete the procedure. Step 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. Click "Ok" to [Enabled]. 5 When driver installation is completed, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be...
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... and reset the board to the actual BIOS version of the system, load operating system, and so on. otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. You may vary owing to different BIOS release versions or CPU installed. Please refer to default values. See your motherboard manual for detailed screens, settings and options. 25 This setup guide explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
... and reset the board to the actual BIOS version of the system, load operating system, and so on. otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience. You may vary owing to different BIOS release versions or CPU installed. Please refer to default values. See your motherboard manual for detailed screens, settings and options. 25 This setup guide explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
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Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to enable or disable FLL Overclock Mode. If your CPU does not support ITMBT 3.0, option will still be able to program under voltage in Runtime. This item appears when "FLL Overclock Mode" is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Speed Shift Technology Allows you to select FLL Mode Value from Range 1 to...
Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0), you to enable or disable FLL Overclock Mode. If your CPU does not support ITMBT 3.0, option will still be able to program under voltage in Runtime. This item appears when "FLL Overclock Mode" is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Speed Shift Technology Allows you to select FLL Mode Value from Range 1 to...
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... on the CPU you use Intel Base Power Limit Settings. Dual Tau Boost Enable Dual Tau Boost feature for 35W/65W/125W CPU to adjust TCC Target Temperature. Long Duration Power Limit Allows you to view TVB information. Recommended to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0) support. When it for overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that implement...
... on the CPU you use Intel Base Power Limit Settings. Dual Tau Boost Enable Dual Tau Boost feature for 35W/65W/125W CPU to adjust TCC Target Temperature. Long Duration Power Limit Allows you to view TVB information. Recommended to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT 3.0) support. When it for overclocking. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that implement...
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... PCIe Devices, use this option to 2048MB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 This is disabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [PCIE1] (Options vary when you've installed a graphics card on your virtual machine monitor better utilize...
... PCIe Devices, use this option to 2048MB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 61 This is disabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to select a primary VGA. 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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... [Gen5] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCI Express Native Control Select Enabled 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 overclocking. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] [Auto] 62 Configuration options: [Gen1...
... [Gen5] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCI Express Native Control Select Enabled 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 overclocking. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] [Auto] 62 Configuration options: [Gen1...
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... size of memory that is installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Share Memory Allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I226-V Allows you to enable or disable the ASPM support for all times. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard HD Audio Allows you to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select [Disabled] to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to enable or disable Onboard LAN...
... size of memory that is installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Share Memory Allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I226-V Allows you to enable or disable the ASPM support for all times. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard HD Audio Allows you to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select [Disabled] to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to enable or disable Onboard LAN...
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... start to configure deep sleep mode for better system compatibility and stability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore Onboard LED Default Allows you 've installed a graphics card on AC/Power Loss Allows you to boot up when the power recovers. We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for power saving when the computer is installed. Deep Sleep Allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] sets the power to remain off the Onboard LED in S4-S5] Restore on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
... start to configure deep sleep mode for better system compatibility and stability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore Onboard LED Default Allows you 've installed a graphics card on AC/Power Loss Allows you to boot up when the power recovers. We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for power saving when the computer is installed. Deep Sleep Allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] sets the power to remain off the Onboard LED in S4-S5] Restore on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... Port to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Disabled]. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to VMD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map this Root Port under VMD Allows you to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations...
... Port to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Disabled]. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to VMD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map this Root Port under VMD Allows you to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations...
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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 Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Thunderbolt Usb Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt ...
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 Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Thunderbolt Usb Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt ...
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... 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. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for USB devices. 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...
... 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. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for USB devices. 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...
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... SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. When it is enabled, after entering to Windows with your PC. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Allows you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to securely erase SSD. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you...
... SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. When it is enabled, after entering to Windows with your PC. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Allows you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to securely erase SSD. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you...
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... you load the default Secure Boot keys. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Key Management This item enables expert users to run in Secure Boot Mode. Factory Key Provision Allows you use secure boot. Use this item to copy NVRAM content of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it 's the first time you to files in Setup mode. Enroll...
... you load the default Secure Boot keys. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Key Management This item enables expert users to run in Secure Boot Mode. Factory Key Provision Allows you use secure boot. Use this item to copy NVRAM content of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it 's the first time you to files in Setup mode. Enroll...
User Manual
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... Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Block Diagram 10 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 17 2.5 Installing the Motherboard 18 2.6 Installing SATA Drives 19 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 21 2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 23 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 24 2.10 Power On 25 2.11 Jumpers Setup 26 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27 2.13 Post Status Checker 44 2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi...
... Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Block Diagram 10 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 17 2.5 Installing the Motherboard 18 2.6 Installing SATA Drives 19 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 21 2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 23 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 24 2.10 Power On 25 2.11 Jumpers Setup 26 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27 2.13 Post Status Checker 44 2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi...
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B A No. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 47 The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Z790 PG Lightning 2.15 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.
B A No. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 47 The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Z790 PG Lightning 2.15 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.
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Z790 PG Lightning 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_4) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4...
Z790 PG Lightning 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_4) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw. 2 Step 2 1 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... press Y to confirm your controller and continue. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. Press Enter. 5. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. This...
... press Y to confirm your controller and continue. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. Press Enter. 5. Press Enter to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create the volume. 9. This...