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Contents

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 CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide 32

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireX TM-Ready Graphics Cards 32

2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34

2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 35

2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 38

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 41

3.1 Installing Drivers 41

3.2 A-Tuning 42

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 42

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 42

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 45

3.3.1 UI Overview 45

3.3.2 Apps 46

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 49

3.3.4 Setting 50

3.4 ASRock Polychrome RGB 51

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 54

4.1 Introduction 54

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 54

4.1.2 Navigation Keys 55

4.2 Main Screen 56

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 57

4.4 Advanced Screen 60

4.4.1 CPU Configuration 61

4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 62

4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 63

4.4.4 Storage Configuration 64

4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 65

4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 66

4.4.7 Trusted Computing 67

4.4.8 AMD CBS 68

4.4.9 AMD PBS 76

4.5 Tools 77

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 79

4.7 Security Screen 82

4.8 Boot Screen 83

4.9 Exit Screen 86

 B450M Steel Legend

Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock B450M Steel Legend motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard

and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the
software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the
content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifica-
tions of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website
without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard,
please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

• ASRock B450M Steel Legend Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B450M Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock B450M Steel Legend Support CD
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
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 1.2 Specifications

Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor

CPU • AMD AM4 Socket

• Digi Power design
• 6 Power Phase design
• Supports 105W Water Cooling (Pinnacle Ridge); Supports
95W Water Cooling (Summit Ridge); Supports 65W Water
Cooling (Raven Ridge)

Chipset • AMD Promontory B450

Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4
3533+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-
ECC, un-buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Summit Ridge) support DDR4
3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2667/2400/2133 ECC &
non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Raven Ridge) support DDR4
3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-
buffered memory*
* For Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), ECC is only supported
with PRO CPUs.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
* Please refer to page 22 for the table for AMD non-XMP mem-
ory frequency support. For more details, please refer to the QVL
on ASRock’s website.
• Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
• 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

Expansion AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Summit Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge)
Slot • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)*
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• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3: x4 mode)

AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Raven Ridge)
• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x8 mode)*
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3: x4 mode)

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AMD Athlon series CPUs

• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x4 mode)*
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3: x4 mode)

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot
TM TM
• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX

TM
Graphics • Integrated AMD Radeon Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen
Series APU*
* Actual support may vary by CPU
• DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0
• Shared memory default 2GB. Max Shared memory supports
up to 16GB.
* The Max shared memory 16GB requires 32GB system memory
installed.
• Dual graphics output: Support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2
ports by independent display controllers
• Supports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz
• Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 60Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.4 Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDCP 1.4 with HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 1.4 and
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports

Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892

Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray Audio support
• Supports Surge Protection
• Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps
• PCB Isolate Shielding
• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
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• Gold Audio Jacks

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 LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Realtek RTL8111H
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE

Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

I/O • 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Pro-
tection)
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Pro-
tection)
• 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*
* M2_2 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of them is in use,
the other one will be disabled.
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type
2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32
Gb/s) (with Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge)
or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with Athlon 2xxGE series APU)**
• 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type
2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module**
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
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Connector • 1 x COM Port Header

• 1 x TPM Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x RGB LED Header
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
• 1 x Addressable LED Header
* Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
• 1 x AMD Fan LED Header
* The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED strips of maximum
load of 3A (36W) and length up to 2.5M.
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
* The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum
1A (12W) fan power.
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)
* The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
• 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)
* The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
* CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP and
CHA_FAN3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD
Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
(Supports ESD Protection)

BIOS • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

Feature • Supports “Plug and Play”
• ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events
• Supports jumperfree
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• SMBIOS 2.3 support

• DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment

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 Hardware • Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Wa-
Monitor ter Pump Fans
• Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water
Pump Fans
• Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-
ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/
Water Pump Fans
• CASE OPEN detection
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit

Certifica- • FCC, CE
tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjust-
ing 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. It should be done at your own
risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Keyboard/

AMD_FAN_LED1
Mouse

USB 2.0
PS2

T: USB1
B: USB2
CPU_FAN2/WP

CPU_FAN1

ATX12V1
DP1
HDMI1

DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
SOCKET AM4

ATXPWR1
USB 3.1 Gen1

STEEL LEGEND
T: USB3_3
B: USB3_4
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USB 3.1 Gen1
T: USB3_1
B: USB3_2
RJ-45 LAN

USB 3.1 Gen2

T: USB31_TA_1
B: USB31_TC_1
Central/Bass
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SPDIF
Optical
Bottom:

CHA_FAN1/WP

USB3_56
8
MIC IN
Bottom:

LINE IN
Top:
FRONT
Center:

M2_1

PCIE1
26 M2_1_CT1 M2_1_CT2 M2_1_CT3
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SATA3_4
SATA3_3

10
PCIE2 AMD
Promontory
RoHS

B450
SATA3_2
SATA3_1

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CMOS
USB 3.1 Gen2 Super Battery
Ultra M.2 I/O 12
PCIe Gen3 x4
M2_2

PCIE3 M2_2_CT4 M2_2_CT3 M2_2_CT2 M2_2_CT1

CHA_FAN3/WP CHA_FAN2/WP PANEL1

HD_AUDIO1 COM1 SPK_PLED1 PLED PWRBTN
USB_3_4 USB_5_6
RGB_HEADER1 TPMS1 CLRCMOS1
ADDR_LED1 CI1
1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1
HDLED RESET

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 No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
6 AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
8 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_56)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
13 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
14 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
15 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
16 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
17 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
21 COM Port Header (COM1)
22 TPM Header (TPMS1)
23 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1)
24 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
26 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
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1.4 I/O Panel

3 5
1 2 4 6

15 14 13 12 11 9 8 7
10

No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2)* 9 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port** 10 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
3 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 13 HDMI Port
6 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 14 DisplayPort 1.2
7 Microphone (Pink) 15 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
8 Optical SPDIF Out Port

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 * Please note that the USB_1 and USB_2 consume auxiliary power (+5VSB) while the other USB ports consume
DUAL Power (+5VDUAL). The USB_1 and USB_2 are optimal for connecting the USB Type speaker and headset.

** There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

*** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

Audio Output Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In

Channels (No. 6) (No. 4) (No. 3) (No. 5)
2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V
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 B450M Steel Legend

Chapter 2 Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard
components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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 2.1 Installing the CPU

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger
heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the
CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.

Please turn off the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.

Installing the CPU Box Cooler SR1

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4-pin FAN cable

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N1
FA
U_
CP

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 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2

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 4

4-pin FAN cable

1N
FA
U_
CP

4-pin FAN cable

RGB LED Cable

1
AN
F
U_
CP

D1
_L E
FAN
+12V AM
D_
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*The diagram shown here are for reference only. Please refer to page 31 for the orientation of
AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1).

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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3

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4-pin FAN cable

N1
FA
U_
CP
6

N1
FA
U_
CP

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USB 2.0 Header

B
US

Please note that this connector is the interface to the LED control board on the SR3, it requires the AMD
utility "SR3 Settings Software" to control the LED.
*The diagram shown here are for reference only. Please refer to page 28 for the orientation of USB Header.

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 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. We suggest that you install the memory modules on DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 for
Dual Channel Memory Technology.

AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support

Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2933

- DR - - 2933

- SR - SR 2933

- DR - DR 2933

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2133-2400

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Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2667

- DR - - 2667

- SR - SR 2667

- DR - DR 2667

SR SR SR SR 2667

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2133-2400

Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency
A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 2933

- DR - - 2667

- SR - SR 2667

- DR - DR 2667

SR SR SR SR 2667

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2133-2400

SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label

DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label
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 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.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3

Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) x1 x16 x4

Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge) x1 x16 x4

Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge) x1 x8 x4

Athlon series CPUs x1 x4 x4

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP) when
using multiple graphics cards.
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 2.5 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers 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
“Open”.

Clear CMOS Jumper Short: Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1) Open: Default
2-pin Jumper
(see p.7, No. 18)

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it
down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed. Please remember toremove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS.

If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option
“Clear Status” to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.

System Panel Header PLED+ Connect the power

PLED-
(9-pin PANEL1) PWRBTN#
GND
switch, reset switch and
(see p.7, No. 13) system status indicator on
1
GND
the chassis to this header
RESET#
GND according to the pin
HDLED-
HDLED+ assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to
turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart
the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

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 is in S3 sleep state.
The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

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.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists
of power switch, reset switch, 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.
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 Power LED and Speaker SPEAKER Please connect the
DUMMY
Header DUMMY chassis power LED and
+5V
(7-pin SPK_PLED1) the chassis speaker to this
(see p.7, No. 14) header.
1

PLED+
PLED+
PLED-

Serial ATA3 Connectors These four SATA3

SATA3_1 SATA3_3

SATA3_2 SATA3_4
(SATA3_1: connectors support SATA
see p.7, No. 12) data cables for internal
(SATA3_2: storage devices with up to
see p.7, No. 11) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATA3_3: * M2_2 and SATA3_3
see p.7, No. 9) share lanes. If either one
(SATA3_4: of them is in use, the other
see p.7, No. 10) one will be disabled.

USB 2.0 Headers USB_PWR

There are two headers
(9-pin USB_3_4) P-
P+ on this motherboard.
GND
(see p.7, No. 20) DUMMY
Each USB 2.0 header can
(9-pin USB_5_6) 1
support two ports.
GND
(see p.7, No. 19) P+
P-
USB_PWR

USB 3.1 Gen1 Header Vbus There is one header on

Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-
(19-pin USB3_56) IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ this motherboard. Each
IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND
(see p.7 or 8, No. 8) GND IntA_PB_SSTX- USB 3.1 Gen1 header can
IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND support two ports.
GND IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PA_D+ Dummy
1

Front Panel Audio Header GND

PRESENCE#
This header is for
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC_RET
OUT_RET connecting audio devices
(see p.7, No. 25) to the front audio panel.
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1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must
support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and
chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by
the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to
connect them for the AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel
and adjust “Recording Volume”.

4 3 2 1
Chassis/Water Pump Fan This motherboard
Connectors provides three 4-Pin water
GND
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) +12V cooling chassis fan
FAN_SPEED
(see p.7, No. 26) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL connectors. If you plan to
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 connect a 3-Pin chassis
FAN_SPEED 3
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) FAN_VOLTAGE 2 water cooler fan, please
GND 1
(see p.7, No. 16) connect it to Pin 1-3.
FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL

(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND

(see p.7, No. 17)

CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED This motherboard pro-

FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) GND
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(see p.7, No. 3) (Quiet Fan) connector.
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU/Water Pump Fan FAN_SPEED This motherboard

FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL
Connector provides a 4-Pin water
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND

(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) cooling CPU fan

(see p.7, No. 2) connector. If you plan
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to connect a 3-Pin CPU

water cooler fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.

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(24-pin ATXPWR1) vides a 24-pin ATX power
(see p.7, No. 7) connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
1 13 13.

ATX 12V Power 8 5 This motherboard

Connector provides a 8-pin ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1) power connector. To use a
4 1
(see p.7, No. 1) 4-pin ATX power supply,
please plug it along Pin 1
and Pin 5.

Serial Port Header RRXD1

DDTR#1
This COM1 header
(9-pin COM1) DDSR#1
CCTS#1 supports a serial port
(see p.7, No. 21) module.
1
RRI#1
RRTS#1
GND
TTXD1
DDCD#1

Chassis Intrusion Header 1

This motherboard
(2-pin CI1) GND supports CASE OPEN
Signal
(see p.7, No. 15) detection feature that
detects if the chassis cove
has been removed. This
feature requires a chassis
with chassis intrusion
detection design.

TPM Header This connector supports

P CIRST #

P CICL K
FRAM E
+3VS B

LAD0

LAD3

(17-pin TPMS1) Trusted Platform Module

GN D

+3 V

(see p.7, No. 22) 1

(TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital
certificates, passwords,
GND
SERIRQ #
S_PWRDWN #
GN D
LAD1

GN D
LAD2
SMB_DATA_MAIN
SMB_CLK_MAIN
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and data. A TPM system

also helps enhance
network security, protects
digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
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AMD FAN LED Header AMD FAN LED Header is used

1
(4-pin AMD_FAN_ 12V G R B to connect RGB LED
LED1) extension cable that comes with
(see p.7, No. 6) AMD heatsink. The cable
connection allows users to choose
from various LED lighting
effects.
Caution: Never install the FAN
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.

RGB LED Header This header is used to connect

1
(4-pin RGB_LED1) 12V G R B
RGB LED extension cable which
(see p.7, No. 23) allows users to choose from vari-
ous LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the RGB
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
tion; otherwise, the cable may
be damaged.
*Please refer to page 51 for fur-
ther instructions on this header.

Addressable LED Header This header is used to connect

1
(3-pin ADDR_LED1) Addressable LED extension cable
GND
(see p.7, No. 24) DO_ADDR which allows users to choose
VOUT
from various LED lighting
effects.
Caution: Never install the
Addressable LED cable in the
wrong orientation; otherwise,
the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 52 for fur-
ther instructions on this header.
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 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you
to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.

1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD
certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology.
Download the drivers from the AMD’s website: www.amd.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power your system requires. It is recommended to use a AMD certified PSU. Please
refer to the AMD’s website for details.
4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will
operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
5. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFi-
reXTM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Step 2
Connect two graphics cards by installing
a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge
CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics
cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided
with the graphics card you purchase, not
bundled with this motherboard. Please
refer to your graphics card vendor for
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Step 3
Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the
monitor connector or the DVI connec-
tor of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE2 slot.

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 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1
Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2
Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility

to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please
check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates.

Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.

Step 4
Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control
AMD Catalyst Control Center Center icon in the Windows® system tray.

Step 5
In the left pane, click Performance and
then AMD CrossFireXTM . Then select
Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
Select the GPU number according to your
graphics card and click Apply.
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2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2
Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3
x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s)
(with Athlon 2xxGE series APU).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

3 Step 2
2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.
1

C B A

No. 1 2 3
Nut Location A B C
PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280
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Move the standoff based on the

module type and length.
C B A
The standoff is placed at the nut
location C by default. Skip Step 3
and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you
are going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the standoff by
hand.

Step 4

Peel off the yellow protective film on

the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
C B A
standoff into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.

Step 5

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.

C B A

C B A 20o
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Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
C NUT2 NUT1 as this might damage the module.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

Vendor Interface P/N

SanDisk PCIe SanDisk-SD6PP4M-128G( Gen2 x2)
Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF256G7 (nvme)
Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF512G7 (nvme)
Kingston PCIe Kingston SHPM2280P2 / 240G (Gen2 x4)
Samsung PCIe Samsung XP941-MZHPU512HCGL(Gen2x4)
ADATA SATA ADATA - AXNS381E-128GM-B
Crucial SATA Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB
ezlink SATA ezlink P51B-80-120GB
Intel SATA INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB
Kingston SATA Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - Win8.1
Kingston SATA Kingston-RBU-SNS8400S3 / 180GD
LITEON SATA LITEON LJH-256V2G-256GB (2260)
PLEXTOR SATA PLEXTOR PX-128M6G-2260-128GB
PLEXTOR SATA PLEXTOR PX-128M7VG-128GB
SanDisk SATA SanDisk X400-SD8SN8U-128G
SanDisk SATA Sandisk Z400s-SD8SNAT-128G-1122
SanDisk SATA SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G
Transcend SATA Transcend TS256GMTS800-256GB
V-Color SATA V-Color 120G
V-Color SATA V-Color 240G
WD SATA WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website
for details: http://www.asrock.com
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The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket
(M2_2) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module.

* M2_2 and SATA3_3 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the other one will be
disabled.

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

5
Step 2
4
3
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, find the corresponding nut
2 location to be used.
1

E
No.
D C B
1 A
2 3 4
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280
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Step 3

Move the standoff based on the

module type and length.
E D C B A The standoff is placed at the nut
location D by default. Skip Step 3 and
4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are
going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the standoff by
hand.

Step 4

Peel off the yellow protective film on

E D C B A the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
standoff into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
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E D
Please do not overtighten the screw as
NUT2 NUT1

this might damage the module.

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Vendor Interface P/N

ADATA SATA ADATA - AXNS381E-128GM-B
Crucial SATA Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB
EZLINK SATA EZLINK P51B-80-120GB
Intel SATA INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB
Kingston SATA Kingston-RBU-SNS8400S3 / 180GD
Kingston SATA Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - Win8.1
LITEON SATA LITEON LJH-256V2G-256GB (2260)
PLEXTOR SATA PLEXTOR PX-128M7VG-128GB
PLEXTOR SATA PLEXTOR PX-128M6G-2260-128GB
SanDisk SATA SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G
SanDisk SATA SanDisk X400-SD8SN8U-128G
SanDisk SATA Sandisk Z400s-SD8SNAT-128G-1122
Transcend SATA Transcend TS256GMTS800-256GB
Transcend SATA Transcend TS64GMTS400-64GB
V-Color SATA V-Color 120G
V-Color SATA V-Color 240G
WD SATA WD BLUE WDS100T1B0B-00AS40
WD SATA WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website
for details: http://www.asrock.com
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

3.1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file
“ASRSETUP.EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.

Drivers Menu
The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the
support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to
bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.

Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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 3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities.

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning

A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the
installation, you will find the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-
Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning

There are five sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker,
System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.

Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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OC Tweaker
Configurations for overclocking the system.

System Info
View information about the system.
*The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.

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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.

Settings
Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you
want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.
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3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and
downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and
easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP
Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply
with a few clicks.

Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
utility.

*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.

3.3.1 UI Overview
Category Panel Hot News

Information Panel

Category Panel: The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that
when selected the information panel below displays the relative information.

Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the
currently selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks.
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Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image
to visit the website of the selected news and know more.

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When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you
to download.

Installing an App
Step 1
Find the app you want to install.

The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various
apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed.

You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not.

- The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge.

- The green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer.

Step 2
Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app.
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Step 3

If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading.

Step 4
When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the
upper right corner.

To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon .

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You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an
available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version"
appears below the installed app icon.

Step 1
Click on the app icon to see more details.

Step 2

Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers

Installing BIOS or Drivers

When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or
critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.

Step 1

Please check the item information before update. Click on to see more details.
Step 2

Click to select one or more items you want to update.

Step 3

Click Update to start the update process.

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In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and
determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
on Windows startup.
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3.4 ASRock Polychrome RGB

ASRock Polychrome RGB is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals
with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connect-
ing the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static,
Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.

Connecting the LED Strip

Connect your RGB LED strips to the RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) on the
motherboard.
B450M Pro4

1 B
R
G
12V

RGB_HEADER1
1
12V G R B

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
2. 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 dam-
ages to motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
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Connect your Addressable RGB LED strip to the Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) on
the motherboard.

B450M Pro4

ADDR_LED1
1

GND
DO_ADDR
VOUT

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable
may be damaged.
2. 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 dam-
ages to motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.
2. The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/
GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters.
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ASRock Polychrome RGB Utility

Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome RGB utility.
Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your
PC style your way!

Drag the tab to customize your

preference.

Toggle on/off the

RGB LED switch
Select a RGB LED light effect
from the drop-down menu.

Sync RGB LED effects

for all LED regions of
the motherboard

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 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your
system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right
after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will
continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after
POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the
reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off
and then back on.

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
match what you see on your screen.

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main For setting system time/date information

OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations

Advanced For advanced system configurations

Tool Useful tools

H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status

Security For security settings

Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority

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4.1.2 Navigation Keys

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and
use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then
press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your
required item.

Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) Description

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Tab> Switch to next function

<PGUP> Go to the previous page

<PGDN> Go to the next page

<HOME> Go to the top of the screen

<END> Go to the bottom of the screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F7> Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY

<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY

<F12> Print screen

<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

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When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

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
match what you see on your screen.

CPU Configuration
OC Mode Change Switch
Select a setting for OC Mode.

Overclock Mode
Select the overclock mode.

CPU Frequency and Voltage Change

If this item is set to [Manual], the multiplier and voltage will be set based on user selection.
Final result is depending on the CPU's capability.
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SMT Mode
This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a
power cycle is needed after selecting [Auto].
Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled.
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DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

AM4 Advance Boot Training

Set TR4 Advance boot training to [Auto] to increase compatibility.

Voltage Configuration
CPU Core/Cache Voltage
Configure the voltage for the CPU Core/Cache.

CPU Load-Line Calibration

CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is
under heavy loading.

GT Voltage
Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU.

GT Load-Line Calibration
GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU voltage droop when the
system is under heavy load.

DRAM Voltage
Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

1.8 Voltage
Use this to select 1.8 Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

VDDP
Configure the voltage for the VDDP.

Save User Default

Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default.

Load User Default

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Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk

It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user profile to disk.

Load User UEFI Setup Profile from Disk

You can load previous saved profile from the disk.

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In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage-
Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Trusted Computing ,
AMD CBS and AMD PBS.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

UEFI Configuration
Active Page on Entry
Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

Full HD UEFI
When [Auto] is selected, 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 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the
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4.4.1 CPU Configuration

Cool 'n' Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The default value is
[Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® OS and
want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this
function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or
compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disable] if above issue occurs.

AMD fTPM Switch

Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM.

SVM Mode
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can
utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is
[Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].
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SR-IOV Support
Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system
has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices.
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4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration

Onboard 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.

Deep Sleep
Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will
remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start
to boot up when the power recovers.
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SATA Controller(s)
Enable/disable the SATA controllers.

SATA Mode
AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.

RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

SATA Hot Plug

Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug function.
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4.4.5 Super IO Configuration

Serial Port
Enable or disable the Serial port.

Serial Port Address

Select the address of the Serial port.

PS2 Y-Cable
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Suspend to RAM
It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving.

ACPI HPET Table

Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL
tests.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard.

PCIE Devices Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.

RTC Alarm Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let
it be handled by your operating system.
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4.4.7 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk
drives.

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Zen Common Options

RedirectForReturnDis
From a workaround for GCC/C000005 issue for XV Core on CZ A0, setting MSRC001_1029
Decode Configuration (DE_CFG) bit 14 [DecfgNoRdrctForReturns] to 1.

L2 TLB Associativity
0 - L2 TLB ways [11:8] are fully associative. 1 - =L2 TLB ways [11:8] are 4K-only.

Platform first Error Handling

Enable/disable PFEH, cloak individual banks, and mask deferred error interrupts from each
bank.

Core Performance Boost

Disable CPB.

Enable IBS
Enables IBS through MSRC001_1005[42] and disables SpecLockMap through
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Global C-state Control

Controls IO based C-state generation and DF C-states.

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Opcache Control
Enables or disables the Opcache.

OC Mode
OC1 - 16 cores/3.6GHz on 1.3375V
OC2 - 8 cores/3.7GHz on 1.369V
OC3 - 4 cores/3.75GHz on 1.374V\nMax Stress - 16 cores/3.8GHz on 1.400V

SEV-ES ASID Space Limit

SEV VMs using ASIDs below the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit must enable the SEV-ES feature.
The valid values for this field are from 0x1 (1) - 0x10 (16).

Core/Thread Enablement
Downcore control
Sets the number of cores to be used. Once this option has been used to remove any cores, a
POWER CYCLE is required in order for future selections to take effect.

SMTEN
This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a POWER
CYCLE is needed after selecting the 'Auto' option.
Warning: S3 is NOT SUPPORTED on systems where SMT is disabled.

Streaming Stores Control

Enables or disables the streaming stores functionality.

DF Common Options
DRAM scrub time
Provide a value that is the number of hours to scrub memory.

Redirect scrubber control

Control DF::RedirScrubCtrl[EnRedirScrub]

Disable DF sync flood propagation

Control DF::PIEConfig[DisSyncFloodProp].
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Freeze DF module queues on error

Controls DF::PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError]
Disabling this option sets DF:PIEConfig[DisImmSyncFloodOnFatalError].

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GMI encryption control

Control GMI link encryption

xGMI encryption control

Control xGMI link encryption

CC6 memory region encryption
Control whether or not the CC6 save/restore memory is encrypted

Location of private memory regions

Controls whether or not the private memory regions (PSP, SMU and CC6) are at the top of
DRAM or distributed. Note that distributed requires memory on all dies. Note that it will
always be at the top of DRAM if some dies don't have memory regardless of this option's
setting.

System probe filter

Controls whether or not the probe filter is enabled. Has no effect on parts where the probe
filter is fuse disabled.

Memory interleaving
Controls fabric level memory interleaving (AUTO, none, channel, die, socket). Note that
channel, die, and socket has requirements on memory populations and it will be ignored if
the memory doesn't support the selected option.

Memory interleaving size

Controls the memory interleaving size. The valid values are AUTO, 256 bytes, 512 bytes, 1
Kbytes or 2Kbytes. This determines the starting address of the interleave (bit 8, 9, 10 or 11).

Channel interleaving hash

Controls whether or not the address bits are hashed during channel interleave mode. This
field should not be used unless the interleaving is set to channel and the interleaving size is
256 or 512 bytes.

Memory Clear
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When this feature is disabled, BIOS does not implement MemClear after memory training
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UMC Common Options

DDR4 Common Options
DRAM Controller Configuration
DRAM Controller Configuration

DRAM Power Options

Cmd2T
Select between 1T and 2T mode on ADDR/CMD

Gear Down Mode

Configure the Gear Down Mode.

CAD Bus Configuration

CAD Bus Timing User Controls
Setup time on CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual

CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls

Drive Strength on CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual

Data Bus Configuration

Data Bus Configuration User Controls
Specify the mode for drive strength to Auto or Manual

Common RAS
Data Poisoning
Enable/disable data poisoning: UMC_CH::EccCtrl[UcFatalEn] UMC_
CH::EccCtrl[WrEccEn]
Should be enabled/disabled together.

Security
TSME
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Transparent SME: AddrTweakEn = 1; ForceEncrEn =1; DataEncrEn = 0

Data Scramble
Data scrambling: DataScrambleEn

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Chipselect Interleaving
Interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip selects for node 0.

BankGroupSwap
Configure the BankGroupSwap.

BankGroupSwapAlt
Configure BankGroupSwapAlt.

Address Hash Bank

Configure the bank address hashing.

Address Hash CS
Configure the CS address hashing.

NVDIMM
Memory MBIST
MBIST Enable
Configure the Memory MBIST.

MBIST SubType Test

Select MBIST Subtest - Single Chipselect, Multi Chipselect, Address Line Test or execute
All test

MBIST Aggressors
Enable or disable MBIST Aggressor test.

MBIST Per Bit Slave Die Reporting

Enable or disable MBIST per bit slave die result report.

NBIO Common Options

NB Configuration
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IOMMU
Use this to enable or disable IOMMU. The default value of this feature is [Disabled].

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Determinism Slider
[Auto]

Use default performance determinism settings

cTDP Control
[Auto]

Use the fused cTDP.

[Manual]

User can set customized cTDP.

Fan Control
[Auto]

Use the default fan controller settings.

[Manual]

User can set customized fan controller settings.

PSI
Disable PSI.

ACS Enable
Enable ACS.

PCIe ARI Support

Enables Alternative Routing-ID Interpretation
CLDO_VDDP Control
[Manual]

If this option is selected, user can set customized CLDO_VDDP voltage.

HD Audio Enable
Enable HD Audio.
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FCH Common Options

SATA Configuration Options

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Disable or enable OnChip SATA controller

Sata RAS Support

Disable or enable Sata RAS Support

Sata Disabled AHCI Prefetch Function

Configure the Sata Disabled AHCI Prefetch function.

Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 0

Configure the Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 0.

Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 1

Configure the Aggresive SATA Device Sleep Port 1.

USB Configuration Options

XHCI controller enable
Configure the USB3 controller.

SD (Secure Digital) Options

SD Configuration Mode
Select SD Mode.

Ac Power Loss Options

Select Ac Loss Control Method.

I2C Configuration Options

Uart Configuration Options
ESPI Configuration Options
XGBE Configuration Options
eMMC Options
NTB Common Options
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DRAM Memory Mapping

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Chipselect Interleaving
Interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip selects for node 0.

BankGroupSwap
Configure the BankGroupSwap.

BankGroupSwapAlt
Configure the BankGroupSwapAlt.

Address Hash Bank

Configure the bank address hashing.

Address Hash CS
Configure the CS address hashing.

NVDIMM
Memory MBIST
MBIST Enable
Configure the Memory MBIST.

MBIST SubType Test

Select MBIST Subtest - Single Chipselect, Multi Chipselect, Address Line Test or execute
all test.

MBIST Aggressors
Configure the MBIST Aggressor test.

MBIST Per Bit Slave Die Reporting

Configure the MBIST per bit slave die result report.
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The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

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4.5 Tools

RGB LED
ASRock Polychrome RGB allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking.

Easy RAID Installer

Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to
your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to
RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.

Easy Driver Installer

For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support
CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver
to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other
required drivers automatically.

SSD Secure Erase Tool

Use this tool to securely erase SSD.
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Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.

Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto

ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version
from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet
Flash.
*For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB
pen drive before using this function.

Network Configuration
Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.

Internet Setting
Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.

UEFI Download Server

Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.
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4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan
speed and voltage.

Fan Tuning
Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.

Fan-Tastic Tuning
Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and
assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU_FAN1 Setting
Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU_FAN1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 1.

CPU_FAN2/WP Switch
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Select CPU Water Pump mode.

CPU Fan 2 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU fan 2.

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Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

CPU Fan 2 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2.

CHA_FAN1/WP Switch
Select Chassis Fan 1 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 1.

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1.

CHA_FAN2/WP Switch
Select Chassis Fan 2 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 2 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 2.

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

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.

Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2.

CHA_FAN3/WP Switch
Select Chassis Fan 3 or Water Pump mode.
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Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3.

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Chassis Fan 3 Setting

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 3 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3.

Over Temperature Protection

When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts
down when the motherboard is overheated.

Case Open Feature

Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been
removed.

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In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
You may also clear the user password.

Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator
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 remove the
password.

Secure Boot
Enable to support Secure Boot.
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4.8 Boot Screen

This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the
boot settings and the boot priority.

Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot
from an USB storage device.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.

Setup Prompt Timeout

Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key.

Bootup Num-Lock
Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up.

Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please
note that a buzzer is needed.
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Full Screen Logo

Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages.

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Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the
AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.

Above 4G Decoding
Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space
(only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless
you’re running a WHCK test.

Launch PXE OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not
execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

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Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not
execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.

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Launch Video OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not
execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.

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Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes
and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit
setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving
any changes.

Discard Changes
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop
out. Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for all options. The F9 key can be used for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell.
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