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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 15
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 18
2.5 Jumpers Setup 19
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20
2.7 Post Status Checker 26
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 27
2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 29
2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 30
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 32
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 35
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 39
3.1 Installing Drivers 39 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 40
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 40
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 40
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 43
3.3.1 UI Overview 43
3.3.2 Apps 44
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 47
3.3.4 Setting 48
3.4 Nahimic Audio 49
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 50
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 53
4.1 Introduction 53
4.2 EZ Mode 54
4.3 Advanced Mode 55
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 55
4.3.2 Navigation Keys 56
4.4 Main Screen 57
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 58
4.6 Advanced Screen 70
4.6.1 CPU Configuration 71
4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 73
4.6.3 Storage Configuration 76
4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 77
4.6.5 Super IO Configuration 78 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 79
4.6.7 USB Configuration 80
4.6.8 Trusted Computing 81
4.7 Tools 82
4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 84
4.9 Security Screen 88
4.10 Boot Screen 89
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TM TM (i5/i3), (i5/i3), TM and CrossFireX TM Gen and future generation Intel® Core th (i9/i7) support (i9/i7) up Core to 2933; DDR4 TM 1 x M.2 Socket (Key supports E), type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) 15μ Gold Contact in PCIe VGA Slot (PCIE1) Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non- ECC mode) Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots 2 x PCI Express Slots 3.0 x16 (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at x16 (PCIE3)* dual / x4 (PCIE1); (PCIE1) at x16 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine III Intel® Z490 Dual Channel Memory DDR4 Technology DIMM4 x DDR4 Slots Supports 4266+(OC)*/4133(OC)/4000 DDR4 (OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3200 (OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory ATX Form Factor 2oz Copper PCB Supports 10 Processors (Socket 1200) Digi design Power Phase Power 10 design Supports Intel® Boost Turbo 2.0 Technology Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pentium® and Celeron® support up to 2666. DDR4 * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Core
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English Audio Graphics * VP8 and VP9 encode are not supported by Windows OS. Windows by supported not are encode VP9 and * VP8 only. VC-1 fordecode 10bit and are * VP9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Nahimic Audio Nahimic Jacks Audio Gold Channel Audio forR/L Layers PCB Individual Shielding Isolate PCB Amplifier Differential DAC110dB SNR with Caps Audio Series Gold Fine Nichicon Protection Surge Supports support Audio Blu-ray Premium Codec) Audio ALC1200 (Realtek Protection Content 7.1 with Audio HD CH 1.4 Ports DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI with playback (UHD) HD Ultra 4K Supports Ports 1.4 DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI with 2.3 HDCP Supports required) is monitor HDMI (Compliant 1.4 Port HDMI Audio) with Rate Bit (High HBR (12bpc), Color xvYCCand Deep Sync, Lip Auto Supports @60Hz (4096x2304) x2K 4K to up resolution max. 1.4 with DisplayPort Supports @30Hz (4096x2160) x2K 4K to up resolution max. 1.4 with HDMI Supports controllers display independent by ports 1.4 DisplayPort and HDMI support output: graphics Dual Disc Blu-ray UHD/HDR Protection, Content SGX Intel® 3.0, PlayReady Microsoft Gamut), Color (Wide 2020 Rec. Security: &Content Display 2.1 OpenCL Graphics, Switchable / Hybrid Video, Sync Quick Intel® Visuals, In Built Intel® 4.5, OpenGL 12, DirectX Microsoft & Compute: Media Graphics, VC-1 MJPEG, 2, MPEG 10bit, VP9 8bit, VP9 VP8, 10bit, HEVC/H.265 8bit, HEVC/H.265 AVC/H.264, Codecs: Accelerated Hardware integrated. GPU are which processors with only supported be can VGA outputs the and Visuals Built-in Graphics UHD Intel® Z490 Extreme4 3
English Protection) 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / SpeakerFront / Microphone Audio (Gold Jacks) 6.0 Connectors,6 x SATA3 Gb/s support RAID (RAID 0, RAID RAID 1, 5, RAID Intel 10, Rapid Storage Technology NCQ, AHCI17), and Hot Plug* Supports PXE 2 x Antenna Ports 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 2.02 x USB Ports (Supports ESD Protection) (Supports (ReDriver) Gb/s) 3.2Port Gen2(10 USB x 1 Type-A ESD Protection) (Supports (ReDriver) Gb/s) 3.2 Gen2 USB x 1 Type-C Port (10 ESD Protection) 3.22 x USB Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z490) (Supports ESD 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500Mb/s Dragon RTL8125BG Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software Supports Wake-On-LAN Supports Lightning/ESD Protection Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * If * M2_3 is occupied SATA-type a by M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled. * Ultra is Power USB supported on USB3_12 ports. wake-up* ACPI function is not supported on USB3_12 ports. If * M2_2 is occupied SATA-type a by M.2 device, will SATA3_1 be disabled. - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - Visual Network Usage Statistics - Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes - User Customized Priority Control Storage I/O Rear Panel LAN 4
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VPPM, PCH 1.05V, VCCSA, VCCST, VCCIO VCCSA,VPPM, VCCST, PCH 1.05V, Microsoft® Windows®10 64-bit FCC, CE ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) SMBIOS 2.7 Support CPU Core/Cache, DRAM, GT, VCCIO, VPPM, PCH 1.05V, Multi-adjustment VCCSA Voltage VCCST, Temperature Sensing: Pump, CPU/Water CPU, Chassis/Wa ter Pump 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/ PumpWater Fans DRAM, CPU Vcore, +3.3V, +5V, monitoring:Voltage +12V, 1 x Front Panel1 x Front Audio Connector 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector(Supports(5-pin) ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2.0 Card only) 2.02 x USB Headers (Support 2.0 4 USB ports) (Intel® Z490) (Supports ESD Protection) 3.22 x USB Gen1 Headers (Support 3.2 4 USB Gen1 ports) (Supports(ASMediahub) ESD Protection) ASM1074 Panel1 x Front 3.2 C USB Type Gen1 Header (Intel® Z490) (Supports ESD Protection) AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support 6.0ACPI Compliant wake up events • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - Please realize that there is a certain risk involved 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 system. should It be done at your own risk and expense. are not We responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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English Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) PanelFront Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) Connector Power ATX 12V (ATX12V2) USB 2.0USB Header (USB_5_6) 2.0USB Header (USB_3_4) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 3.2USB Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4) LEDRGB Header (RGB_LED1) SATA3 ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_4) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_5) System Panel Header (PANEL1) LEDPower and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) SATA3 ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_0) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP) POST Status Checker (PSC) TPMSPI Header (SPI_TPM_J1) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) ATX Power ConnectorATX Power (ATXPWR1) PanelFront 3.2 C USB Type Gen1 Header (USB31_TC_2) 3.2USB Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_2) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_3) ConnectorSATA3 (SATA3_1) 2 x 288-pin DIMM DDR4 Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DIMM DDR4 Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) PumpCPU/Water Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) LEDRGB Header (RGB_LED2) Description Connector Power 12V (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 14 31 11 16 17 18 10 21 33 19 15 13 32 12 27 29 25 23 22 26 24 30 28 20 34 No. 8
English ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK 1.4 I/O Panel * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LED port LAN the for below table the to refer Please port. LAN each on LEDs two are * There Off On Blinking Status LED /Link Activity No. LAN Port LAN 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SPEED LED SPEED Front Speaker (Lime)** Front Speaker Blue) (Light In Line (Black) Speaker Rear (Orange) /Bass Central Port RTL8125BG)*(Dragon RJ-45 LAN 2.5G (USB31_TA_1) Type-A Port Gen2 USB 3.2 (USB_1_2) Ports USB 2.0 Description 14 1 Link Activity Data No Link Description 13 12 Off Green Orange Status LED Speed 11 2 No. 12 13 10 11 14 9 8 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Port Mouse/Keyboard PS/2 Port HDMI 1.4 DisplayPort (USB31_TC_1) Port Type-C Gen2 USB 3.2 (USB3_12)*** Ports Gen1 USB 3.2 Port Out SPDIF Optical (Pink) Microphone Description 3 10 Description 2.5Gbps connection 2.5Gbps connection 100Mbps/1Gbps connection 10Mbps 5 4 9 7 6 8 Z490 Extreme4 9
English V ------(No. 6) Line In V V -- -- (No. 4) Central / Bass V V V -- (No. 5) Rear Speaker V V V V (No. 7) Front Speaker 2 4 6 8 Channels Audio Output *** ACPI wake-up ACPI *** function is not supported on USB3_12 ports. ** If you** use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table belowfor connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use. 10
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B in the PnP cap bent pins A is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1. 2. 2 1 2.1 Installing the CPU the Installing 2.1 12
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English Populated Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated DDR4_B1 Populated Populated Populated DDR4_A2 Populated Populated DDR4_A1 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. brand, speed, size and chip-type) DIMM DDR4 pairs. memory module installed. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical(the same isIt unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three isIt not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1. 2. 3. 2 1 Priority Dual Channel Memory Configuration Memory Channel Dual and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Modules Memory Installing 2.3 This motherboardprovides four 288-pin (DoubleDDR4 Data DIMM4) Rate slots, 16
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x4 N/A PCIE3 x16 x16 PCIE1 Mode TM For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1~5/WP) when usingmultiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, pleasemake sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card andmake necessary hardware settings for the card beforeyou start the installation. CrossFireX Single Graphics Card Two GraphicsTwo Cards in PCIe Slot Configurations Slot PCIe PCIE1 is (PCIe slot) used 3.0 x16 PCI for Express lane x16 widthgraphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 is x1 slot) used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 is (PCIe slot) used 3.0 x16 for PCI Express lane x4 width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 is x1 slot) used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 is x1 slot) used PCI for Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe slots: 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Express (PCI Slots Expansion 2.4 There are5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. 18
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Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker header. the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignmentsNote below. # D - # GN D + ESET PLED R GN D + - SPEAKER PWRBTN GN PLED DUMMY + V PLED PLED HDLED- DUMMY +5 1 HDLED+ PLED
1 The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system S1/S3is in sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered(S5). off HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): PWRBTN (Power Button): Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. may configure You the way to turn off your system using the power button. RESET (Reset Button): Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel. Press the reset button to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over No. 21) No. p.7, Power LEDPower and Speaker Header SPK_PLED1) (7-pin 22) No. p.7, (see (see (see System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors and Headers Onboard 2.6 20
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English Step 2 Depending on the PCB typeand length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the correspondingnut location to be used. Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. 2 B 8cm Type 2280Type 1 A 6cm Type2260 No. PCB Length Module Type Nut LocationNut Socketssupports (M2_1) Key type M 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express (64 moduleGen4 to x4 up (Support withGb/s) future processor only). Module (NGFF) M.2_SSD the Installing 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) Guide Installation Module (NGFF) M.2_SSD 2.10 The M.2, also known as the Next Generationversatile Form cardFactor edge(NGFF), connectoris a thatsmall aims size to andreplace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 32
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English The following is an example of installing M.2_SSD (NGFF) module into the M2_3. the into module (NGFF) M.2_SSD installing of example an is following The Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module disabled. be will SATA3_5 device, M.2 aSATA-type by occupied is M2_3 * If disabled. be SATA3_1 will device, M.2 aSATA-type by occupied is M2_2 * If x4 (32Gen3 Gb/s). to up module Express PCI M.2 and Gb/s SATA3 module 6.0 M.2 2260/2280/22110 type Key M supports (M2_3) Socket x4 (32M.2 Gen3 to up Gb/s).Ultra module The Express PCI M.2 and Gb/s SATA3 module 6.0 M.2 2260/2280 type MKey supports (M2_2) Socket M.2 Ultra 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 and M2_3) 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2 Module Type Module Length PCB Nut Location C No. B Type2260 A 6cm A 1 3 2 1 Type 2280 8cm B 2 Type 22110 11cm Depending on the PCB type and and type PCB onthe Depending 2 Step screw. the and module (NGFF) M.2_SSD a Prepare 1 Step location to be used. be to location nut corresponding the find module, (NGFF) M.2_SSD your of length C 3 Z490 Extreme4 35
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English 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) PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 SATA3 PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 SATA3 SATA3 http://www.asrock.com WD WD Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: 38
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English - ASRock Mother 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 Mode Operation 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 Using 3.2.2 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) Utility Motherboard ASRock Installing 3.2.1 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the “ icon 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) Utility Motherboard ASRock 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility is ASRock’s (A-Tuning) multi purpose software suite with new a interface, more new features and improved utilities. 40
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English Configure ASRock ASRockMotherboard Utility Click "Auto to (A-Tuning). select run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility to (A-Tuning) be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. Settings FAN-Tastic Tuning FAN-Tastic Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 42
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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 wantto 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 an Installing 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.2 When tab the is selected, "Apps" you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. 44
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English Dragthe tab tocustomize your preference. Select LED a RGB light effect from the drop-down menu. PC style yourway! ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility SYNC Polychrome ASRock you canNow adjust the LED RGB color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your for all LED regions of the motherboard Sync LED RGB effects RGB LEDRGB switch Toggle on/off on/off Toggle the 52
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English match what you see on your screen. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screensand descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly AVX Ratio Offset Ratio AVX RatioAVX Offset specifies a negative offset from the CPU AVX workloads. Ratio for is a more stressfulAVX workload that ratio lower the AVX to ensure maximum possible ratio for SSE workloads. frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. Disable to reduce power consumption . Ratio CPU The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratiomultiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components. CPU Configuration CPU Enhancement Core Multi Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen Tweaker OC 4.5 In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. 58
English Boot Performance Mode overrides. voltage high avoid to OC BCLK for ideal is This V/F CPU curves. the calculating when frequency BCLK the of aware be will pcode enabled, When Voltage enable/disable. Adaptive Aware BCLK BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage settings. advanced BCLK Configure BCLK Advanced Setting overclocking. when speeds clock higher achieve to Disable tests. EMI forpassing interference electromagnetic reduce to Spectrum Spread Enable SRC PLL Spread Spectrum overclocking. when speeds clock higher achieve to Disable tests. EMI forpassing interference electromagnetic reduce to Spectrum Spread Enable BCLK PEG/DMI Frequency components. other of speed clock the affect also but speed clock CPU internal the increase will BCLK the Increasing BCLK. the with multiplied Ratio CPU the by determined is speed CPU The BCLK Frequency Ratio. CPU the as same the be should maximum The Ratio. Speed Bus Internal CPU The CPU Cache Ratio CPU PLL Spread Spectrum components. other of speed clock the affect also but speed clock CPU internal the increase will PEG/DMI BCLK the Increasing DMI. PEG/ BCLK the with multiplied Ratio CPU the by determined is speed CPU The quency. fre same the at run can core and ring the so Offset Ratio Core to Ring Disable Ring to Core Ratio Offset Frequency. FCLK the Configure FCLK Frequency handoff. OS before set will BIOS the that state performance the Select - Z490 Extreme4 59
English - - Configure PackagePower Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU Long Duration Maintained Duration Long Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Limit Power is exceeded. Limit Power Duration Short Long Duration Power Limit Power Duration Long Configure PackagePower Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit canprotect the CPU and save while power, a higher limit may improve performance. Set CPU Tj Max to adjust TCC Target Temperature. Support Tj Max in the range of deg Celsius. to62 115 Boost Tau Dual Enable Dual Boost Tau feature. This is only applicable for CMLS35W/65W/125W skus. This item is only supported withprocessors with ConfigTDP support. the default max turbo frequency. Optimizations Voltage Boost Velocity Thermal Intel This service controls thermal based voltage optimizationsprocessorsfor that implment the Intel ThermalVelocity Boost (TVB)feature. Max Tj CPU CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states. Clipping Ratio Boost Velocity Thermal Intel This service controls Core frequency reduction caused by high package tempera tures for processors that implement the Intel ThermalVelocity Boost (TVB)feature. isIt required to be disabledsupporting for overclocking at frequencies higher than Intel Turbo Boost Technology Boost Turbo Intel Intel Boost Turbo Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. Technology Shift Speed Intel Enable/Disable Intel SpeedTechnology Shift support. Enabling will expose the Intel SpeedStep Technology SpeedStep Intel Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switchbetween multiple frequen cies and voltage pointsbetter for power saving and heat dissipation. 60
English command and opening the next row. next the opening and command precharge the of issuing the between required cycles clock of number The Row Precharge: it. within columns accessing and memory of rowof a opening the between required cycles clock of number :The Delay CAS# to RAS# RAS# to CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) response. in data the of beginning the and memory the to address column a sending between time The CAS# Latency (tCL) Primary Timing automatically. frequency appropriate the assign and module(s) inserted memory the detect will motherboard the [Auto]If selected, is DRAM Frequency Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications. standard beyond perform and memory the overclock to settings XMP Load Load XMP Setting DRAM Timing Configuration forDDR4 modules. (XMP) profile memory extreme (SPD) Intel and detect presence serial the browse to users Allows Memory Information settings. new your apply and confirm OK to Click checkboxes. in marks leaving by settings DRAM the tune Fine DRAM Tweaker DRAM Configuration performance. improve may limit ahigher power,save while and CPU the protect can limit lower A slice. GT the of limit current the Configure GT Current Limit performance. improve may limit ahigher power,save while and CPU the protect can limit lower A core. CPU the of limit current the Configure CPU Core Current Limit performance. improve may limit ahigher power, while save and CPU the protect can limit Alower immediately. lowered be will ratio
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English Thenumber of clocks that are inserted between a read command pre- to a row charge command to the same rank. (tFAW) Window Activate Four The time window in whichfour activates are allowed the same rank. Write to Read Delay (tWTR_S) Delay Read to Write Thenumber of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank. (tWTR_L) Delay Read to Write numberThe of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank. the same rank. (tRRD_L) Delay RAS to RAS Thenumber of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank. (tRRD_S) Delay RAS to RAS The amount of delay thatmust elapse after thecompletion a of valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged. (tRFC) Time Cycle Refresh Thenumber of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to Command Rate (CR) Rate Command Thenumber of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. The numberThe of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank. (tRTP) Precharge to Read Write Recovery Time (tWR) Time Recovery Write The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. Timing Secondary RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Time Active RAS# 62
English Configure between module write to read delay. read to write module between Configure tWRRD_sg delay. write to read module between Configure tRDWR_dd delay. write to read module between Configure tRDWR_dr delay. write to read module between Configure tRDWR_dg delay. write to read module between Configure tRDWR_sg delay. read to read module between Configure tRDRD_dd delay. read to read module between Configure tRDRD_dr delay. read to read module between Configure tRDRD_dg delay. read to read module between Configure tRDRD_sg Turn Around Timing mode. Self-Refresh enters it once internally command refresh of one minimum a initiates the DDR4 time of period the Configure tCKE interval. periodic an average at cycles refresh Configure tREFI Third Timing Latency. CAS Write Configure CAS Write Latency (tCWL) Z490 Extreme4 63
English IO-L (CH A) IO-L(CH ConfigureIO latencyfor channel A. B) IO-L(CH ConfigureIO latencyfor channel B. RTL (CH A) (CH RTL Configure round trip latencyfor channel A. B) (CH RTL Configure round trip latencyfor channel B. RTL Init Value Init RTL Configure round trip latency init valuefor round trip latency training. Value IO-LInit ConfigureIO latency init valueIO for latency training. Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dd Configure between module write to write delay. Timing Trip Round Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dr tWRRD_dr Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dd Configure between module write to read delay. tWRWR_sg tWRRD_dg Configure between module write to read delay. 64
English Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A1. channel for PARK resistors' termination die on memory the Configure ODT PARK (A1) is [Auto]. default The settings. (CH ODT B2) Auto/Manual change to this Use ODT NOM (B1) is [Auto]. default The settings. (CH ODT Auto/Manual A2) change to this Use ODT NOM (A2) is [Auto]. default The settings. (CH ODT A1) change Auto/Manual to this Use B2. channel WR for resistors' termination die on memory the Configure ODT WR (B1) A2. channel WR for resistors' termination die on memory the Configure ODT WR (A2) A1. channel WR for resistors' termination die on memory the Configure ODT WR (A1) ODT Setting B. Channel for Delay RFR Configure RFR Delay (CH B) A. Channel for Delay RFR Configure RFR Delay (CH A) B. channel for offset latency IO Configure OffsetIO-L (CH B) A. channel for offset latency IO Configure OffsetIO-L (CH A) ODT NOM (A1) ODT WR (B2) B1. channel WR for resistors' termination die on memory the Configure ODT NOM (B2) is [Auto]. default The settings. (CH ODT B1) change to Auto/Manual this Use Z490 Extreme4 65
English DQ Slew Rate Slew DQ Adjust DQ Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 59. Rate Slew Command Adjust Command Slew Rate for better signal. Default is for IN, 53 89 for 2N. Control Driving Control Adjust Control Driving for better signal. Default is 20. Driving Clock Adjust Clock Driving for better signal. Default is 26. DQ Driving DQ Adjust DQ Driving for better signal. Default is 26. Driving Command Adjust Command Driving for better signal. Default is 20. RCOMP2: CMD/CTL Ron (Drive Strength) (Drive Ron CMD/CTL RCOMP2: Default is 100. Driving ODT DQ Adjust ODT Driving for better signal. Default is 60. RCOMP0: DQ ODT (Read) ODT DQ RCOMP0: Default is 121. Strength) (Drive Ron /CLK DQ RCOMP1: Default is 75. ODT PARK (B1) PARK ODT Configure the memory on die termination resistors'PARK for channelB1. (B2) PARK ODT Configure the memory on die termination resistors'PARK for channel B2. Setting COMP ODT PARK (A2) PARK ODT Configure the memory on die termination resistors'PARK for channel A2. 66
English Configure the fast path through the MRC. the through path fast the Configure ASRock Timing Optimization Advanced Setting MR6. MRS for Memory tCL the Configure MRS tCCD_L MR2. MRS for Memory tCWL the Configure MRS tCWL MRC. MRS for Memory the tWRtRTP Configure MRS tWRtRTP MR0. MRS for Memory tCL the Configure MRS tCL MRS Setting controller. memory intergrated of performance the 3 (1867MHz)maximize to Bandwidth Dll Configure Dll Bandwidth 3 controller. memory intergrated of performance the 2maximize MHz)to (1600 Bandwidth Dll Configure Dll Bandwidth 2 controller. memory intergrated of performance the 1 (1333MHz)Bandwidth maximize to Dll Configure Dll Bandwidth 1 controller. memory intergrated of performance the 0 maximize MHz)to (1067 Bandwidth Dll Configure Dll Bandwidth 0 53. is Default signal. forbetter Rate Slew Clock Adjust Clock Slew Rate 53. is Default signal. forbetter Rate Slew Control Adjust Contorl Slew Rate Z490 Extreme4 67
English VCCSA Load-Line Calibration Load-Line VCCSA VCCSALoad-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated VCCSAvoltage droop when the system is under heavy load. CPU GT Load-Line Calibration Load-Line GT CPU CPU GTLoad-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated voltage GPU droop when the system is under heavy load. Voltage VCCSA Configure the voltagefor VCCSA.the CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration Load-Line Core/Cache CPU CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU Core/Cache voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. Voltage GT CPU Configure the voltagefor the integrated GPU. Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Configuration Voltage Voltage Core/Cache CPU Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage refulator. Configure the Exit FailureOn for MRC training steps. Fail Training On Reset Reset system if the MRC training fails. Boot Fast MRC MRC_DONE. Tristate Command Configure the CommandTristate Support. Failure On Exit Realtime Memory Timing Memory Realtime Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after 68
English You can load previous saved profile from the disk. the from profile saved previous You load can Load User UEFI Setup Profile from Disk disk. to profile user an as settings UEFI current save to you It helps Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk defaults. user saved previously Load Load User Default default. user as settings your save to enter and press name Type aprofile Save User Default the VCCIO. for voltage the Configure VCCIO Voltage the VCCST. for voltage the Configure VCCST Voltage voltage. chipset the Configure PCH Voltage Supply. Power Activating the DRAM for voltage the Configure DRAM Activating Power Supply isvalue [Auto]. default The Voltage. DRAM configure to this Use DRAM Voltage Z490 Extreme4 69
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Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. Select the default mode when entering the UEFI setup utility. Entry on Page Active Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. UEFI HD Full UEFI Setup Style Setup UEFI bolt, Super Configuration, IO ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. In this section, you may set the configurationsfor thefollowing items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunder When [Auto] isWhen selected, [Auto] the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to x 768. 1024 When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set directly. to x 768 1024 UEFI Configuration UEFI 4.6 Advanced Screen Advanced 4.6 70
English Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. power for lower state sleep deep C7 Enable CPU C7 State Support consumption. power forlower state sleep deep C6 Enable CPU C6 State Support consumption. power forlower state sleep deep C3 Enable CPU C3 State Support (C1E) State consumption. power forlower Halt Enhanced Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) saving. power forbetter enabled all C7 and C6 C3, keep to recommended It is saving. forpower Support CStates CPU Enable CPU C States Support package. processor each in enable to cores of number the Select Active Processor Cores improved. is software onthreaded performance overall the that so core, each on run to threads multiple allows Technology Threading Hyper Intel Intel Hyper Threading Technology 4.6.1 CPU Configuration Z490 Extreme4 71
English - and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. IntelVirtualization Technology allows platform a to run multiple operating systems aside private regions of code and data. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Line Cache Adjacent Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Enable for better performance. (SGX) Extensions Guard Software Intel SGX is a set of new CPU instructions that can be used by applications to set Hardware Prefetcher Hardware Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better performance. CPU Thermal Throttling Thermal CPU Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU fromoverheat ing. Technology Virtualization Intel CFG Lock CFG This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. C6DRAM Enable/Disable moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when CPU is in C6 state. Package C State Support State C Package Enable PCIe, CPU, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. 72
English PCIE1 Link Speed overclocking. for optimizing is mode Auto Speed. Link Slot DMI Configure DMI Link Speed Support. IO Virtualization Root Single Disables or Enables option this Devices, PCIe SR-IOV has capable system If SR-IOV Support performance. I/O and isolation, security, manageability, of levels additional providing and reliability, and compatibility application improving by hardware utilize better monitor machine virtual your helps I/O forDirected Technology Virtualization Intel® VT-d decoding). bit PCI 64 supports system the (only if Space Address 4G Above in decoded be to Devices capable 64bit disable or Enable Above 4G Decoding VGA. aprimary Select Primary Graphics Adapter 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Select the link speed forPCIE1. speed link the Select
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Dragon RTL8125BG Dragon Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Dragon RTL8125BG). Audio HD Onboard Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphicsprocessor when the system boots up. Multi-Monitor IGPU Selectdisable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. This option enables/disables the control of on CPU ASPM side of DMIthe Link. Support ASPM DMI PCH This option enables/disables the supportASPM for all PCHDMI devices. Memory Share This option enables/disables the supportASPM for all CPU downstream devices. Support ASPM PCIE PCH This option enables/disables the supportASPM for all PCH PCIE devices. Support ASPM DMI Select the linkspeed for PCIE5. Control Native Express PCI Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Support ASPM PCIE PCIE3 Link Speed Link PCIE3 Select the link speed for PCIE3. Speed Link PCIE4 Select the linkspeed for PCIE4. Speed Link PCIE5 PCIE2 Link Speed Link PCIE2 Select the link speed for PCIE2. 74
English This option enables/disables the RGB LED. the RGB enables/disables option This RGB LED value. default LED onboard the Restore Restore Onboard LED Default the state. S5 ACPI in LED the Turn on/off Turn On Onboard LED in S5 recovers. power the when up boot to start will system the If On]selected, [Power is recovers. power the when off remain will power the selected, is If Off] [Power failure. power a after state power the Select Restore on AC/Power Loss shutdown. is computer the when saving power for mode sleep deep Configure Deep Sleep connectivity. Bluetooth's the Enable/disable Bluetooth connectivity. module's WiFi the Enable/disable WAN Radio WAN device. onboard the Enable/disable Onboard WAN Device outputs. digital onboard forthe audio Enable Onboard HDMI HD Audio audio. HD panel front Enable/disable Front Panel installed. is card asound when it disable automatically Z490 Extreme4 75
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AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. Management Power Link Aggressive SATA indicators of reliability. power state during periods of inactivity to is save It only power. supported by AHCI mode. S.M.A.R.T. Disk Hard S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. is It a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various SATA Mode Selection Mode SATA AggressiveSATA Link Management Power allows devices SATA to enter a low SATA Controller(s) SATA Enable/disable controllers. the SATA 4.6.3 Storage Configuration Storage 4.6.3 76
English This item allows you to choose a security level for the Thunderbolt ports. Thunderbolt the for level security a choose to you allows item This Security Level forOSUP. Workaround Ridge Titan disable or Enable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Thunderbolt. behind present are which devices Usb from booting allow to Enabled Thunderbolt Usb Support Thunderbolt. behind present are which devices Bootable from booting allow to Enabled Thunderbolt Boot Support Support. Thunderbolt(TM) Discrete the disable or Enable Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Z490 Extreme4 77
English PS2 Y-Cable PS2 Enable the PS2 or set Y-Cable this option to Auto. 4.6.5 Super IO Configuration IO Super 4.6.5 78
English Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse. an by up waked be to system the Allow USB Mouse Power On controller. remote or USB keyboard an by up waked be to system the Allow USB Keyboard/Remote Power On system. operating your by handled be it let to OS By to it Set alarm. clock time real the by up waked be to system the Allow RTC Alarm Power On onLAN. wake enable and device aPCIE by up waked be to system the Allow PCIE Devices Power On S4/S5. in Keyboard aPS/2 by up waked be to system the Allow PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support saving. power S3 forACPI auto select to S1. recommended It is type forACPI suspend disable Select Suspend to RAM 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration Z490 Extreme4 79
English operating systems only. Hand-off XHCI This is a workaroundfor OSes without XHCI hand-off support.The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Enable or disable Legacy OS Support 2.0 for USB devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy support. USB Select UEFI Setup Only to support devices USB under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux Legacy USB Support USB Legacy 4.6.7 USB Configuration USB 4.6.7 80
English Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. forsecurity support BIOS disable or Enable Security Device Support 4.6.8 Trusted Computing Z490 Extreme4 81
English After you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Flash Instant Save UEFI files in yourUSB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. 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. Tool Erase Secure SSD All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Tool Sanitization NVME UEFI Tech Service Tech UEFI Contact ASRock Service Tech if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before usingTech UEFIService. Installer RAID Easy Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to ASRock Polychrome RGB Polychrome ASRock Select LED lighting color. 4.7 Tools 4.7 82
English Select a server to download the UEFI firmware. UEFI the download to aserver Select UEFI Download Server utility. setup the in effects sound disable or Enable Internet Setting Flash. Internet for settings connection internet configure to this Use Network Configuration USB your in plug to recommended is it purpose, recovery and *For backup BIOS Flash. Internet using before configuration network setup Please foryou. servers our from version firmware UEFI latest the updates and downloads Flash Internet ASRock Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto flash. recovery BIOS Starts Bios MEI Recovery Flash
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English CPU Fan 1 Step Down Step 1 Fan CPU Set the value of CPU Fan Step Down. Switch W_Pump / CPU_FAN2 Select Pump CPU or Water mode. CPU Fan 1 Setting 1 Fan CPU Select a fan mode for CPU Fan or choose 1, Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Up Step 1 Fan CPU Set the value of CPU Fan Step Up. Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle. Tuning Fan-Tastic Select a fan mode for CPU Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Fan Tuning Fan speed and voltage. 4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Monitoring Event Health Hardware 4.8 This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan 84
English Chassis Fan 1 Step Down Up. 1Step Fan Chassis of value the Set Chassis Fan 1 Step Up 1. Fan forChassis source temperature afan Select Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source temperature. foreach speed fan arespective assign and temperatures 5CPU set to Customize choose or forCHA_FAN1, mode afan Select Chassis Fan 1 Setting forCHA_FAN1. mode DC or mode PWM Select Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode mode. /W_Pump CHA_FAN1 Select CHA_FAN1 / W_Pump Switch Down. Step CPU_FAN2 of value the Set CPU Fan 2 Step Down Up. Step CPU_FAN2 of value the Set CPU Fan 2 Step Up forCPU_FAN2. source temperature afan Select CPU Fan 2 Temp Source temperature. foreach speed fan arespective assign and temperatures 5CPU set to Customize choose or forCPU_FAN2, mode afan Select CPU Fan 2 Setting forCPU_FAN2. mode DC or mode PWM Select CPU Fan 2 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for CHA_FAN2. forCHA_FAN2. mode DC or mode PWM Select Chassis Fan 2 Control Mode mode. /W_Pump CHA_FAN2 Select CHA_FAN2 / W_Pump Switch Down. 1Step Fan Chassis of value the Set Z490 Extreme4 85
English Chassis Fan 4 Control Mode Control 4 Fan Chassis Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 4. Setting 4 Fan Chassis Chassis Fan 3 Step Down Step 3 Fan Chassis Set the value of Chassis Fan 3 Step Down. Switch W_Pump / CHA_FAN4 Select CHA_FAN4 Pump or Water mode. Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source Temp 3 Fan Chassis Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Up Step 3 Fan Chassis Set the value of Chassis Fan 3 Step Up. Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode Control 3 Fan Chassis Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3. Setting 3 Fan Chassis Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 2 Step Down Step 2 Fan Chassis Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Down. Switch W_Pump / CHA_FAN3 Select CHA_FAN3 Pump or Water mode. Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Temp 2 Fan Chassis Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2. Up Step 2 Fan Chassis Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Up. Chassis Fan 2 Setting 2 Fan Chassis Select a fan mode CHA_FAN2, for or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assignrespective a fan speed for each temperature. 86
English Chassis Fan 5 Step Down Up. 5Step Fan Chassis of value the Set Chassis Fan 4 Step Down Up. 4Step Fan Chassis of value the Set Set the value of Chassis Fan 5 Step Down. 5Step Fan Chassis of value the Set Chassis Fan 5 Step Up 5. Fan for Chassis source temperature afan Select Chassis Fan 5 Temp Source temperature. foreach speed fan arespective assign and temperatures 5CPU set to Customize orchoose 5, Fan for Chassis mode afan Select Chassis Fan 5 Setting 5. Fan forChassis mode DC or mode PWM Select Chassis Fan 5 Control Mode mode. Water or Pump CHA_FAN5 Select CHA_FAN5 / W_Pump Switch Down. 4Step Fan Chassis of value the Set Chassis Fan 4 Step Up 4. Fan forChassis source temperature afan Select Chassis Fan 4 Temp Source temperature. foreach speed fan arespective assign and temperatures 5 CPU set to Customize or choose 4, Fan for Chassis mode a fan Select Z490 Extreme4 87
English password. Boot Secure Use this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot. Technology Trust Platform Intel(R) Enable/disable Intel PTT in ME. Disable this option to use discrete TPM Module. has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Password User 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 remove the Supervisor Password Supervisor Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator 4.9 Security Screen Security 4.9 In this section you may set or changethe supervisor/user passwordfor the system. may alsoYou clear the userpassword. 88
English note that a buzzer is needed. is abuzzer that note up. Please boots system the when off onor turned be should Beep Boot the whether Select Boot Beep up. boots system the when off onor turned be should Lock Num whether Select Bootup Num-Lock key. hot setup the for wait to seconds of the number Configure Setup Prompt Timeout LAN. onboard the by up waked be to system the Allow Boot From Onboard LAN Windows. in utility UEFI to Restart the run or CMOS Clear to is Utility Setup UEFI this enter to way only the that fast so boot will mode Fast Ultra that notice Please card. graphics external an using are you if GOP UEFI support VBIOS must The device. USB storage an from boot not may you mode fast In time. boot computer's your minimizes Boot Fast Fast Boot boot settings and the boot priority. boot the and settings boot the configure to you for system your on devices available the displays section This 4.10 Boot Screen Z490 Extreme4 89
English Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless runningyou’re a WHCK test. Policy OpROM PXE Launch 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. CSM CSM Boot Failure Guard Count Guard Failure Boot Configure numberthe of attempts to boot until the systemautomatically restores the default settings. Module) Support (Compatibility CSM AddOn ROM Display ROM AddOn Enable AddOn Display ROM to see the AddOn messages ROM or configure the AddOn if ROM enabled you've FullScreen Logo.Disable for faster boot speed. Message Failure Boot If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings. Full Screen Logo Screen Full Enable to display the boot logoor disable to show normal POST messages. 90
English to launch. to OpROM which defines Video or storage Mass Network. than other devices PCI For Other PCI Device ROM Priority ROM. option UEFI and legacy both execute not to launch not Do ROM only. Select option legacy support that those run to only Legacy ROM only. Select option UEFI support that those run to only UEFI Select Launch Storage OpROM Policy Z490 Extreme4 91
English without saving TILITY . TILITY Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device filesystem from Shell EFI Launch Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell. When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop out. Select to discard [OK] all changes. Defaults UEFI Load Load UEFI default values for all options. The F9 key can be usedfor this operation. any changes. Changes Discard Discard Changes and Exit and Changes Discard 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 and 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 4.11 Exit Screen Exit 4.11 92
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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
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Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710
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Product Name : Motherboard
Model Number : Z490 Extreme4
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
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Date : May 12, 2017
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For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z490 Extreme4 / 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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