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Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specifications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
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) 22
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 25
2.5 Jumpers Setup 26
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27
2.7 Post Status Checker 33
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 34
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 34
2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 36
2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 37
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 39
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 42
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 45
3.1 Installing Drivers 45 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 46
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 46
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 46
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 49
3.3.1 UI Overview 49
3.3.2 Apps 50
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 53
3.3.4 Setting 54
3.4 Nahimic Audio 55
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 56
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 59
4.1 Introduction 59
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59
4.1.2 Navigation Keys 60
4.2 Main Screen 61
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 62
4.4 Advanced Screen 66
4.4.1 CPU Configuration 67
4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 68
4.4.3 Storage Configuration 70
4.4.4 ACPI Configuration 71
4.4.5 Trusted Computing 72
4.4.6 AMD CBS 73
4.4.7 AMD PBS 74 4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 75
4.5 Tools 76
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 77
4.7 Security Screen 80
4.8 Boot Screen 81
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or DDR4 UDIMMor DDR4 maximum Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen™ / future AMD Ryzen™ page 22 f rd 2 x PCI Express Slots x16 (PCIE1: Gen3x16 mode; PCIE3: Gen3 mode)* x4 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot buffered memory* Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots 2 x PCI Express Slots x16 (PCIE1: Gen4x16 mode; PCIE3: Gen3 mode)* x4 Dual Channel Memory DDR4 Technology DIMM4 x DDR4 Slots AMD Ryzen series (Matisse) CPUs support DDR4 4533+(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733 (OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) support 4733+ DDR4 (OC)/4666(OC)/4600(OC)/4533(OC)/4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un- Micro ATX Form Factor Solid Capacitor design 2oz Copper PCB Supports 3 Processors (3000 and 4000 Series Processors)* Digi design Power Phase8 Power design AMD B550 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to frequency support. * Not compatible* Not with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G and Ryzen™ 3 3200G.
Expansion Slot Chipset Memory CPU Platform 1.2 Specifications 1.2 2
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FCC, CE ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) Temperature Sensing: Pump, CPU/Water CPU, Chassis/ PumpWater Fans Fan Tachometer: Pump, CPU/Water CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Quiet Fan adjust (Auto chassis fan speed by CPU tempera Pump,ture): CPU/Water CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Fan Multi-Speed Control: Pump, CPU/Water CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans CPU CPU Vcore, +3.3V, +5V, monitoring:Voltage +12V, VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, 1.05V_PROM_S5, +1.8V, VDDP Microsoft® Windows®10 64-bit • • • • • • • • - 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 system. should It be done at your own risk and expense. are notWe responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting OS Certifica tions Hardware Hardware Monitor * For detailed product information, please visit our website: 6
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English Front PanelFront Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) ClearCMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) COM Port Header (COM1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) LEDRGB Header (RGB_LED2) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) Post Status Checker (PSC) TPMSPI Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 2.0USB Header (USB_3_4) 2.0USB Header (USB_5_6) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) SATA3 ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_5) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_6) System Panel Header (PANEL1) LEDPower and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 3.2USB Gen1 Header (F_USB3_3_4) ATX Power ConnectorATX Power (ATXPWR1) 3.2USB Gen1 Header (F_USB3_1_2) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_2) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_1) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_3) CPU/Water PumpCPU/Water Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 2 x 288-pin DIMM DDR4 Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DIMM DDR4 Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) LEDRGB Header (RGB_LED1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) Description Connector8 pin Power 12V (ATX12V1) CPU FanConnector (CPU_FAN1) 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 14 31 11 16 17 18 10 21 19 15 13 12 27 29 25 23 22 26 24 30 28 20 No. 8
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Open: Default Open: Short: Clear CMOS 2-pin Jumper 2-pin updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then it downshut before you do the clear-CMOS action. CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. clear and To reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS1 3 seconds. for Please remember to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26) No. p.7, (see “Open”. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows jumpers how are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is 26
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TM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will and Quad CrossFireX Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge the on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge providedis with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. TM TM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFi TM and Quad CrossFireX TM . Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. TM If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX CrossFireX Different reX You should only use identical CrossFireX should only You certified. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireX Download the drivers from the AMD’s website: www.amd.com Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. is It recommended to use a AMD certified PleasePSU. refer to the AMD’s website for details.
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AMD Catalyst Control Center Control AMD Catalyst computer. Please check AMD’s website for details. Step 3 Install the required drivers Control and CATALYST Center then restart your Power on yourPower computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any drivers VGA installed in your system. Step 1 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup and Installation 2.8.2 Driver 36
English Installing the WiFi/BT module SSDs. SATA M.2 support not does socket M.2 * The module. WiFi/BT 2230 type E) supports (Key Socket M.2 mSATA. The and mPCIe replace to aims that connector edge card versatile and size small is a (NGFF), Factor Form Generation Next the as known also M.2, The 2.9 WiFi/BT M.2 Module Installation Guide (M2_3) A A A Module PCB L 20 ength: 3cm T o ype: Ty pe2230
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English Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installing the M.2_SSD (32 Gen3x4 or Gb/s) Renoir). (64 Gb/s) Matisse) (with Gen4x4 (with to up module Express PCI M.2 2280 type Key M supports (M2_1) Socket M.2 Hyper The mSATA. and mPCIe replace to aims that connector edge card versatile and size a small is (NGFF), Factor Form Generation Next the as known also M.2, The 2.10 (NGFF) M.2_SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) Module Type Module PCB Length PCB Nut Location No. Type2280 8cm A 1 location to be used. be to location nut corresponding the find module, (NGFF) M.2_SSD your of length and type PCB onthe Depending 2 Step screw. the and module (NGFF) a M.2_SSD Prepare 1 Step B550M Pro4 39
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as this might damage the module. Step 5 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw Step 4 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 3 1 o 20 2 1 NUT A 2 A
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English PrepareM.2_SSDa (NGFF) module and the screw. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the correspondingnut location to be used. Step 1 1 A 8cm Type2280 No. Module Type Nut LocationNut PCB Length (M2_2)supports KeyM type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 Gb/s). x2 (16 * M2_2 and SATA3_5_6 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the other one will be disabled. M.2_SSD the Installing Module (NGFF) 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) Guide Installation Module M.2_SSD (NGFF) 2.11 TheM.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is smalla size and versatilecard edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket 42
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English WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G TM4PS4128GMC105 TM4PS4256GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4256GMC105 TS256GMTS400 TS512GMTS600 TS512GMTS800 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD VLM100-240G-2280RGB VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 P/N AXNS330E-32GM-B AXNS381E-128GM-B AXNS381E-256GM-B ASU800NS38-256GT-C ASU800NS38-512GT-C CT120M500SSD4 CT240M500SSD4 SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Intel SM2280S3 PX-G256M6e PX-G512M6e SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe PCIe PCIe x4 PCIe PCIe SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 Interface SATA3 http://www.asrock.com V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD Team Team Team Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color Kingston Plextor Plextor Samsung SanDisk SanDisk Team ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Crucial Crucial Intel Vendor ADATA For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: M.2_SSD Module Support (NGFF) List (M2_2) 44
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ASRock Motherboard Utility “ icon, can be downloaded from ASRock Live “ on your desktop. Double-click the main menu will pop up. ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) Operation Mode, System OC Tweaker, Tuning Info, and Settings. FAN-Tastic ModeOperation Choose an operation mode for your computer. There are five sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu: board Utility (A-Tuning) “ (A-Tuning) (A-Tuning) Utility Motherboard ASRock 3.2.2 Using 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) Utility Motherboard ASRock Installing 3.2.1 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) Update & APP After Shop. the installation, you will find the icon “ 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) Utility Motherboard 3.2 ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility isASRock’s (A-Tuning) multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more newfeatures and improved utilities. 46
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- The red icon displays theprice or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer. Step 1 Find the app you want to install. Step 2 Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app. apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed. can checkYou the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various Installing an App 3.3.2 Apps When tabthe is selected, "Apps" you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. 50
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1. 2. damaged. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to components. motherboard Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be
2. 1. connecting the LED strip, you can customizevarious lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, and Music, more. Wave Connecting the LED Strip Connect your LED RGB strips to the motherboard. 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC Polychrome 3.5 ASRock ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designedfor unique indi viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by 56
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English Drag the tab to customize your preference. Select LED a RGB light effect from the drop-down menu. Now you canNow adjust the LED RGB color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the ASRockLive Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way! ASRock Polychrome SYNC UtilityASRock Polychrome for all LED regions of the motherboard Sync LED RGB effects RGB LEDRGB switch Toggle on/off on/off Toggle the 58
English The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: following the with bar menu a has screen the of top The 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar on. back then and off system the turning by restart You also may chassis. system onthe button reset the pressing by or + right right or
English Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY screen Print Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen Go to the previous page Go to the next page Go to the top of the screen Go to the bottom of the screen display theTo General Help Screen Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Description change optionTo for the selected items Switch to next function + / -
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English match what you see on your screen. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly Final result is depending on the CPU's capability. the CPU's capability. on depending is Final result CCX) (Per Core CPU Voltage CPU CPU core a with custom be combined Should (mV), voltage core CPU Specifies a custom operating system and the drivers required before overclocking, or else your HDD's may be may HDD's else your or overclocking, before required the drivers and system operating via connected the onboard is if the monitor supported not is Overclocking undetectable. connector. D-Bus/VGA Change Voltage(VID) and Frequency CPU will be set based user voltage selection. on and the multiplier set [Manual], is to this item If Overclock Mode(Bus Speed) Mode(Bus Overclock and PCI, SATA also the PCIe, overclocking When Warning! mode. Select the overclock Please install an failure. or instability cause which may will busses be overcloked USB 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 4.3 Tweaker OC In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set upoverclocking features. 62
English but not VDD_SOC. exceed Fabric. It is derived from CPUSoC/Uncore the Voltage can approach VDDG (VDD_SOC). AMD Overclocking IOD Setup VDDG represents voltage for data the portion of Infinity the Voltage IOD ControlCLD0 VDDG but not VDD_SOC. exceed Fabric. It is derived from CPUSoC/Uncore the Voltage can approach VDDG (VDD_SOC). AMD Overclocking represents CCD Setup VDDG voltage for data the portion of Infinity the CCDCLD0 VDDG Voltage Control approach but not your exceed DRAM Voltage. derived from your DRAM Voltage (VDDIO_Mem). As aresult, VDDP voltage inmV can AMD Overclocking Setup VDDP is avoltage for DDR4 the bus signaling (PHY), and it is VoltageCLD0 VDDP Control graphics. “SoC/Uncore Mode” OC enabled to needs be to force voltage. this overclocking. determines GPUvoltage the also VDD_SOC on processors with integrated SoC/Uncore the Specify voltage inmVto support (VDD_SOC) and memory Infinity Fabric Voltage(VID) OC SoC/Uncore Use item this to adjust Frequency. CCX1 CCX1 Frequency (MHz) Use item this to adjust Frequency. CCX0 CCX0 Frequency (MHz) CCD1 Use item this to adjust Frequency. CCX1 CCX1 Frequency (MHz) Use item this to adjust Frequency. CCX0 CCX0 Frequency (MHz) CCD0 frequency. Power saving features for cores idle (e.g. remain cc6sleep) active. B550M Pro4 63
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VPPM Configure the voltagefor the VPPM. VDDCR_SOC Voltage Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration helps prevent VDDCR_SOC voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. CPU Vcore Voltage Vcore CPU Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. Load-Line Calibration CPU CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. MCLK. Manual: FCLK must be less than or equal to MCLK best for performance in most cases. Latency penalties are incurred if FCLK and MCLK are mismatched, but sufficiently high MCLK can negate or overcome this penalty. DRAM Timing Configuration External Settings and Load-line Voltage Calibration DRAM Voltage Configure the voltagefor DRAMthe Voltage. Frequency Dividersand Fabric Infinity AMD Overclocking Setup Set InfinityFabric frequency (FCLK).Auto: FCLK = specifications. DRAM Frequency is selected,If [Auto] the motherboard will detect the memory inserted module(s) and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Setting DRAM Frequency can adjust DRAM Timing. DRAM Information Setting XMP Load Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard 64
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English (Only for processor with integrated graphics) integrated with processor for (Only Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off]If is selected, thepower will remain off when the power recovers. is [Power selected,On] If the system will start to boot up when the power recovers. Gnb HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Enable/disable (Single the Root SR-IOV Virtualization IO Support) if the system capablehas SR-IOV PCIe devices. buffer Size Frame UMA This item allows you to set the size of the UMA frame buffer. Turn On LED in S5 in On LED Turn on LEDTurn in the S5 state. ACPI SR-IOV Support 4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration Devices Onboard 4.4.2 68
English Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. to option this Y-Cable set or PS2 the Enable Y-Cable PS2 bluetooth. the Enable/disable On/Off BT connectivity. module's WiFi the Configure WAN Radio B550M Pro4 69
English SATA Hot Plug SATA Enable/disable Hot Plug function. the SATA SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 4.4.3 Storage 70
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English Security Support Device Enable or disable BIOS support security for device. 4.4.5 Computing Trusted 72
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English The AMDPBS menu accesses AMD specific features. 4.4.7 AMD PBS 74
English voltage. voltage. and frequency CPU configuring for options accesses menu Overclocking AMD The 4.4.8 AMD Overclocking B550M Pro4 75
English cannot be recovered. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in yourUSB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. SSD Secure Erase Tool Secure Erase SSD Use this tool to securely erase SSD. NVME Sanitization Tool After you sanitize SSD, all user data will be permantly destroyed on the SSD and Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your storage USB device. After copying the drivers please change mode to the SATA RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 4.5 Tools 76
English FAN Configuration 1. Fan forCPU source temperature afan Select CPU FAN1 Temp Source temperature. foreach speed fan arespective assign and temperatures 5CPU set to Customize 1, choose or Fan for CPU mode afan Select CPU FAN1 Setting voltage. and speed fan temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU the of parameters the including system, your on hardware the of status the monitor to you allows section This Screen Event Monitoring Health Hardware 4.6 and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. foreach speed fan arespective assign and temperatures 5CPU set to Customize choose or 2, Fan for CPU mode afan Select CPU Fan 2 Setting 2. Fan for CPU mode DC or mode PWM Select CPU Fan 2Control Mode mode. Water CPU Pump Select Switch CPU_FAN2/WP B550M Pro4 77
English . Chassis Fan 1 r Pump mode. r Pump mode. r Pump mode. mode Chassis for Fan 3 . mode Chassis for Fan 2 . mode Chassis for Fan 1 . Chassis Fan 3 SettingChassis Fan Select a fan mode Chassis for Fan or choose 3, Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speedeach for temperature. CHA_FAN3/WP Switch Select CHA_FAN3 or Wate 3 ControlChassis Mode Fan Select PWMmode or DC Chassis Fan 2 SettingChassis Fan Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Source 2 Temp Chassis Fan Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2. CHA_FAN2/WP Switch Select CHA_FAN2 or Wate 2 ControlChassis Mode Fan Select PWM mode or DC Select a fan mode Chassis for Fan or choose 1, Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Source 1 Temp Chassis Fan Select a fan temperature source for CHA_FAN1/WP Switch CHA_FAN1/WP Select CHA_FAN1 or Wate 1 ControlChassis Mode Fan Select PWM mode or DC 1 SettingChassis Fan CPU Fan 2 Temp Source 2 Temp Fan CPU Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2. 78
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English password. Secure Boot Enable to support Secure Boot. has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. User Password Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to removethe Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. may alsoYou clear the user password. 4.7 Security Screen 80
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English Full ScreenFull Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option Select only. ROM Legacy only to run those that support legacy option Select only. ROM Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. Bootup Num-Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Launch PXE Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option Select only. ROM Legacy only to run those that support legacy option Select only. ROM Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. OpROMLaunch Policy Storage CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless runningyou’re a WHCK test. CSM (Compatibility Support (Compatibility CSM Module) 82
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English without saving TILITY TILITY . TILITY When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop out. Select to discard [OK] all changes. BIOS DefaultsLoad UEFI Load UEFI BIOS Default values for all the setup questions. The F9 key can be used for this operation. any changes. any Discard Changes Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select to exit [OK] the UEFI SETUP U Save Changes and Exit Changes Save When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select to save changes [OK] and exit the UEFI SETUP U 4.9 Exit 4.9 Screen 84
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ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,
Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
ASRock EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 11-11
6546 AR Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Phone: +31-24-345-44-33
Fax: +31-24-345-44-38
ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-909-590-8308
Fax: +1-909-590-1026
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation
Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710
Phone/FaxNo: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product
Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : B550M Pro4
Conforms to the following speci cations:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name: James
Signature :
Date : May 12, 2017
EU Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) B550M Pro4 / 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)
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☐ LVD —Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016) ☐ EN 60950-1 : 2011+ A2: 2013 ☐ EN 60950-1 : 2006/A12: 2011
RoHS — Directive 2011/65/EU ڛ CE marking ڛ
(EU conformity marking)
ASRock EUROPE B.V. (Company Name) Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen The Netherlands (Company Address) Person responsible for making this declaration:
(Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) May 27, 2020 (Date) P/N: 15G062230000AK V1.0