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Radio transmit power per transceiver type

Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)

2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
WiFi 5250-5350 MHz
21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
5470-5725 MHz
28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -1.5 dbm
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

1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas 11

Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 27

2.5 Jumpers Setup 28

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29

2.7 Post Status Checker 35

2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 36

2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 36

2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 38

2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 39

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 42

3.1 Installing Drivers 42

3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 43

3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 43

3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 43

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 46

3.3.1 UI Overview 46

3.3.2 Apps 47

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 50

3.3.4 Setting 51

3.4 Nahimic Audio 52

3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 53

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 56

4.1 Introduction 56

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 56

4.1.2 Navigation Keys 57

4.2 Main Screen 58

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 59

4.4 Advanced Screen 63

4.4.1 CPU Configuration 64

4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 65

4.4.3 Storage Configuration 67

4.4.4 ACPI Configuration 68

4.4.5 Trusted Computing 69

4.4.6 AMD CBS 70

4.4.7 AMD PBS 71

4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 72

4.5 Tools 73

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 74

4.7 Security Screen 76

4.8 Boot Screen 77

4.9 Exit Screen 80

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock B550M/ac 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 documentation, 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 documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
fications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s
website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother-
board, 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 B550M/ac Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B550M/ac Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock B550M/ac Support CD
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional)
• 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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 1.2 Specifications

Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor

• Solid Capacitor design
• 2oz Copper PCB

CPU • Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen™ / future AMD Ryzen™
Processors (3000 and 4000 Series Processors)*
* Not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G and Ryzen™ 3
3200G.
• Digi Power design
• 8 Power Phase design

Chipset • AMD B550

Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4
4533+(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/
4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733
(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC
& non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) support DDR4 4733+
(OC)/4666(OC)/4600(OC)/4533(OC)/4466(OC)/
4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/
4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-
buffered memory*
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
* Please refer to page 24 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum
frequency support.
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
• 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
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Expansion AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse)

Slot • 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1: Gen4x16 mode; PCIE3:
Gen3 x4 mode)*

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AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir)

• 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1: Gen3x16 mode; PCIE3:
Gen3 x4 mode)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot
• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac
module

Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM 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.
• Supports HDMI 2.1 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 2.1 Port
(Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) with HDMI 2.1
• Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 Port
• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.1
Port
• Supports Microsoft PlayReady®

Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek

ALC1200 Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray Audio support
• Supports Surge Protection
• PCB Isolate Shielding
• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
• Nahimic Audio
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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

Wireless • Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module

LAN • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
• Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps
• Supports Bluetooth 4.2 + High speed class II

Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports

I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports
ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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

RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280
M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with
Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Renoir)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

Connector • 1 x COM Port Header

• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 2 x RGB LED Headers
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• 2 x Addressable LED Headers

* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
* The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum
1A (12W) 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.
* CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN4/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)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
(Supports ESD Protection)

BIOS • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Feature • Supports “Plug and Play”
• ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events
• Supports jumperfree
• SMBIOS 2.3 support
• CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, +1.8VSB Voltage
Multi-adjustment

Hardware • Temperature Sensing: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans

Monitor • Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU
temperature): CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, CPU
VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, +1.8V
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 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 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. 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

RGB_LED1

ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
5
HDMI1

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ADDR_LED1
Keyboard/

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)
Mouse

USB 2.0
PS2

T: USB1

SOCKET AM4
B: USB2

ATXPWR1
7

USB 3.2 Gen1

T: USB1
B: USB2
RJ-45 LAN

F_USB3_1_2
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB3
B: USB4 8
26 1
LINE IN
Top:
MIC IN
Bottom:

SPI_TPM_J1
FRONT
Center:

SATA3_2
SATA3_1
CHA_FAN1/WP
1 9

PCIE1
10

SATA3_4
SATA3_3
LAN
M2_1

Super 11
AMD
I/O Promontory
B550
RoHS
M2_3

PCIE2 WiFi-802.11ac CMOS

Module
NUT1
Battery

PCIE3
AUDIO
CODEC
CLRCMOS1
HD_AUDIO1 CHA_FAN2 PANEL1
1 /WP USB_5_6 USB_3_4 CHA_FAN4/WP SPK_PLED1 PLED PWRBTN
F_USB3_3_4
DRAM
BOOT
VGA

CPU

RGB_LED2 ADDR_LED2
1 1 1 1 1
1
1 1 HDLED RESET
1 COM1

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
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 No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
6 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (F_USB3_1_2)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)(Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)(Lower)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
13 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (F_USB3_3_4)
15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
16 Post Status Checker (PSC)
17 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
20 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
22 COM Port Header (COM1)
23 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
24 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
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

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1 2 4

10 9 8 7 6 5

No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)* 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port** 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12)
3 Line In (Light Blue)*** 8 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
4 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 9 HDMI Port
5 Microphone (Pink)*** 10 Antenna Ports

* Please note that the USB_2 consumes auxiliary power (+5VSB) while the other USB ports consume DUAL
Power (+5VDUAL). The USB_2 is 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
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Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

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 *** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration:

Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
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1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas

WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module
This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2 module
that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth
v4.2. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter
to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth v4.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that
adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 4.2 also includes
Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.
* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

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 WiFi Antennas Installation Guide

Step 1
Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that come
with the package.

Step 2
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to
the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clock-
wise until it is securely connected.

Step 3

Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna as shown in the

illustration.
*You may need to adjust the direction of
the antenna for a stronger signal.
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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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FA
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CP

*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on
your motherboard.
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3

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*The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position
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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 first
for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMMs configuration.

AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support

Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200

- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667

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Ryzen Series APUs (Renoir):

UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency

A1 A2 B1 B2 (Mhz)

- SR - - 3200

- DR - - 3200

- SR - SR 3200

- DR - DR 3200

SR SR SR SR 2933

SR/DR DR SR/DR DR 2667

SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667

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

PCIe Slot Configurations

PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3

Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse) Gen4x16 Gen3x1 Gen3x4

Ryzen Series CPUs (Renoir) Gen3x16 Gen3x1 Gen3x4

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP , CHA_FAN3/WP or CHA_
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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. 21)

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup
parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please
turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short
the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper
cap after clearing the CMOS. 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.
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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+

PLED-
Connect the power
(9-pin PANEL1) PWRBTN#
GND button, reset button and
(see p.7, No. 12) system status indicator on
the chassis to this header
1
GND
RESET#
GND according to the pin
HDLED-
HDLED+
assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Button):

Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may configure 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.

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 S1/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
button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connect-
ing 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
(7-pin SPK_PLED1) +5V the chassis speaker to this
(see p.7, No. 13) header.
1

PLED+
PLED+
PLED-

Serial ATA3 Connectors These four SATA3

SATA3_4 SATA3_1

SATA3_3 SATA3_2
(SATA3_1: connectors support SATA
see p.7, No. 9) data cables for internal
(SATA3_2: storage devices with up to
see p.7, No. 10) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATA3_3:
see p.7, No. 11)(Lower)
(SATA3_4:
see p.7, No. 11)(Upper)

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. 18) DUMMY
Each USB 2.0 header can
(9-pin USB_5_6) 1
support two ports.
(see p.7, No. 19) P+
GND
P-
USB_PWR

USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Vbus There are two headers on

Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-
(19-pin F_USB3_1_2) IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ this motherboard. Each
IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND
(see p.7, No. 8) GND IntA_PB_SSTX- USB 3.2 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

IntA_P_D+

(19-pin F_USB3_3_4)
IntA_P_D-
GND
IntA_P_SSTX+

(see p.7, No. 14) IntA_P_SSTX-

GND
IntA_P_SSRX+
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IntA_P_SSRX-
Vbus

1
Vbus
IntA_P_SSRX-
IntA_P_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P_SSTX-
IntA_P_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P_D-
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Front Panel Audio Header GND

PRESENCE# This header is for
MIC_RET
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) OUT_RET connecting audio devices
(see p.7, No. 25) to the front audio panel.
1
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup-
port 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”.

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

(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) GND

FAN_VOLTAGE

(see p.7, No. 20) FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP)
(see p.7, No. 15) 1 2 3 4
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(4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
GND
(see p.7, No. 2) FAN_VOLTAGE (Quiet Fan) connector.
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.

ATX Power Connector 12 24 This motherboard pro-

(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 an 8-pin ATX
(8-pin ATX12V1) 4 1
12V power connector. To
(see p.7, No. 1) use a 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug it along
Pin 1 and Pin 5.
*Warning: Please make
sure that the power cable
connected is for the CPU
and not the graphics
card. Do not plug the
PCIe power cable to this
connector.

Serial Port Header RRXD1 This COM1 header

DDTR#1
(9-pin COM1) DDSR#1
CCTS#1
supports a serial port
(see p.7, No. 22) module.
1
RRI#1
RRTS#1
GND
TTXD1
DDCD#1
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SPI TPM Header SPI_DQ3

+3.3V
This connector supports SPI
Dummy
(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) CLK Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
SPI_MOSI
(see p.7, No. 17) RST# system, which can securely store
TPM_PIRQ
keys, digital certificates, pass-
1 words, and data. A TPM system
GND
SPI_TPM_CS#
also helps enhance network
RSMRST#
SPI_MISO security, protects digital
SPI_CS0
SPI_DQ2 identities, and ensures platform
integrity.

RGB LED Headers B These two RGB headers are used

(4-pin RGB_LED1) R to connect RGB LED extension
G
(see p.7, No. 5) cable which allows
12V
1
users to choose from various LED
lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the RGB
LED cable in the wrong orienta-
(4-pin RGB_LED2) 1 tion; otherwise, the cable may
(see p.7, No. 23) 12V G R B be damaged.
*Please refer to page 53 for
further instructions on these two
headers.

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 Addressable LED Headers 1 These two Addressable headers
(3-pin ADDR_LED1) VOUT
are used to connect Addressable
DO_ADDR
(see p.7, No. 6) LED extension cable which
GND allows users to choose from
various LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the
(3-pin ADDR_LED2) Addressable LED cable in the
1
(see p.7, No. 24) wrong orientation; otherwise,
GND
DO_ADDR the cable may be damaged.
VOUT
*Please refer to page 54 for
further instructions on this
header.
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2.7 Post Status Checker

Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the
machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor-
age is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning
normally.

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 2.8 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.

2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot
and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

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
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Step 3
Connect a VGA/DVI/DP/HDMI cable
from the monitor to the corresponding
port on the graphics card installed to the
PCIE1 slot.

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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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2.9 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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Renoir).

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, find the corresponding nut
location to be used.

No. 1
Nut Location A
PCB Length 8cm
Module Type Type2280
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Align and gently insert the M.2

(NGFF) SSD module into the M.2
slot. Please be aware that the M.2
(NGFF) SSD module only fits in one
orientation.

A 20o

Step 4

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
as this might damage the module.
NUT2 NUT1
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1)

Vendor Interface P/N

ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C
Apacer PCIe3 x4 AP240GZ280
Corsair PCIe3 x4 CSSD-F240GBMP500
Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7
Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF512G7
Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G
Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G
OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400 -M2280-512G (NVME)
PATRIOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-1TM8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512M8PeG
Plextor PCIe PX-G256M6e
Plextor PCIe PX-G512M6e
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM961 MZVPW128HEGM (NVM)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 PM961 MZVLW128HEGR (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250) (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL)
SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G
SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G
TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101
TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110
WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)
WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)

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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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 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

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

3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

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

3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

There are five sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (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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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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FAN-Tastic Tuning
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 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto
run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to
be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

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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
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3.3.2 Apps
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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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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Upgrading an App
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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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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3.3.4 Setting
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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Nahimic audio software provides an incredible high definition sound technology which
boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is
composed of four tabs: Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings.

There are four functions in Nahimic audio :

No. Function Description

From this tab, you can mute the current audio device, choose
between four factory audio profiles, turn all audio effects
1 Audio
on/off, restores the current profile to its default settings and
access Surround Sound and various features.

From this tab, you can mute the current mic device, choose
between two factory mic profiles, turn/off all microphone
2 Microphone
effects, restore the current profile to its default settings, and
access Static Noise Suppression and various features.

The Sound Tracker provides a visual indication localizing

the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are
Sound
3 represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction
Tracker
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of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the
sounds are.

From this tab, you can access all settings and information of
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3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC

ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique indi-
viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by
connecting 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 Headers (RGB_LED1, RGB_LED2) on the
motherboard.
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B
R
G
12V 1 B
R
1 12V
G

RGB_LED2
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 damages 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
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Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1,
ADDR_LED2) on the motherboard.

ADDR_LED1
1
VOUT
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GND

ADDR_LED2
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 damages 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 SYNC Utility

Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC 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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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.

Overclock Mode(Bus Speed)

Select the overclock mode. Warning! When overclocking also the PCIe, PCI, SATA and
USB busses will be overcloked which may cause instability or failure. Please install an
operating system and the drivers required before overclocking, or else your HDD's may be
undetectable. Overclocking is not supported if the monitor is connected via the onboard
D-Bus/VGA connector.

CPU Frequency and Voltage(VID) 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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CPU Core (Per CCX)

CPU Voltage
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CCD0
CCX0 Frequency (MHz)
Use this item to adjust CCX0 Frequency.

CCX1 Frequency (MHz)

Use this item to adjust CCX1 Frequency.

CCD1
CCX0 Frequency (MHz)
Use this item to adjust CCX0 Frequency.

CCX1 Frequency (MHz)

Use this item to adjust CCX1 Frequency.

SoC/Uncore OC Voltage(VID)
Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and Infinity Fabric
overclocking. VDD_SOC also determines the GPU voltage on processors with integrated
graphics. “SoC/Uncore OC Mode” needs to be enabled to force this voltage.

CLD0 VDDP Voltage Control

AMD Overclocking Setup VDDP is a voltage for the DDR4 bus signaling (PHY), and it is
derived from your DRAM Voltage (VDDIO_Mem). As a result, VDDP voltage in mV can
approach but not exceed your DRAM Voltage.

CLD0 VDDG CCD Voltage Control

AMD Overclocking Setup VDDG CCD represents voltage for the data portion of the Infinity
Fabric. It is derived from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach
but not exceed VDD_SOC.

CLD0 VDDG IOD Voltage Control

AMD Overclocking Setup VDDG IOD represents voltage for the data portion of the Infinity
Fabric. It is derived from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). VDDG can approach
but not exceed VDD_SOC.
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DRAM Information
Load XMP Setting
Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard
specifications.

DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Setting DRAM Frequency can
adjust DRAM Timing.

DRAM Voltage
Configure the voltage for the DRAM Voltage.

Infinity Fabric Frequency and Dividers

AMD Overclocking Setup Set Infinity Fabric frequency (FCLK). Auto: FCLK =
MCLK. Manual: FCLK must be less than or equal to MCLK for best performance in
most cases. Latency penalties are incurred if FCLK and MCLK are mismatched, but
sufficiently high MCLK can negate or overcome this penalty.

DRAM Timing Configuration

External Voltage Settings and Load-line Calibration
CPU Vcore Voltage
Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator.

CPU Load-Line Calibration

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

VDDCR_SOC Voltage
Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator.

VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration

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

VPPM
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Configure the voltage for the 2.50V PROM Voltage.

CPU VDD 1.8V Voltage

Configure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8V Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

Save User Default

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

Load User Default

Load previously saved user defaults.

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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4.4 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU
Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Con-
figuration, Trusted Computing, AMD CBS, AMD PBS and AMD Overclocking.

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
resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly.
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PSS Support
Use this to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.

NX Mode
Use this to enable or disable NX mode.

SVM Mode
When this is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can utilize the
additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled].
Coniguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

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.

AMD fTPM Switch

Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM.
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4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration

Turn On LED in S5
Turn on LED in the ACPI S5 state.
SR-IOV Support
Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system
has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices.

UMA Frame buffer Size (Only for processor with integrated graphics)
This item allows you to set the size of the UMA frame buffer.

Gnb HD Audio
Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and
automatically disable it when a sound card is installed.

Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

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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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Configure the WiFi module's connectivity.

BT On/Off
Enable/disable the bluetooth.

PS2 Y-Cable
Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
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4.4.3 Storage Configuration

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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Suspend to RAM
It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving.

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

PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support

Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5.

USB Keyboard/Mouse Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by an USB Keyboard/Mouse device.

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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USB Power Delivery in Soft Off State (S5)

If this option is enabled, the USB port will provide power to your devices even when
the system is in Power State S5.

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4.4.5 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

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The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

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4.4.7 AMD PBS

The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

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The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and
voltage.
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4.5 Tools

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.

SSD Secure Erase Tool

Use this tool to securely erase SSD.

NVME Sanitization Tool

After you sanitize SSD, all user data will be permantly destroyed on the SSD and
cannot be recovered.

Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.
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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.

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.

FAN Configuration
CHA_FAN1/WP Switch
Select CHA_FAN1 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 1 .

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

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Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
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Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1.

CHA_FAN2/WP Switch
Select CHA_FAN2 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_FAN4/WP Switch
Select CHA_FAN4 or Water Pump mode.

Chassis Fan 4 Control Mode

Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 4.

Chassis Fan 4 Setting

Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 4, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

Chassis Fan 4 Temp Source

Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 4.

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

FanTuning
Detect the lowest fan speed in the system. Iy may take 3-5 minutes to complete.
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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Full Screen Logo

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

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AddOn ROM Display

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

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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 BIOS Defaults

Load UEFI BIOS Default values for all the setup questions. The F9 key can be used
for this operation.
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Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer
for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request
form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp

ASRock Incorporation
2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,

Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

Bijsterhuizen 11-11

6546 AR Nijmegen

The Netherlands

Phone: +31-24-345-44-33

Fax: +31-24-345-44-38

ASRock America, Inc.

13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

U.S.A.

Phone: +1-909-590-8308

Fax: +1-909-590-1026
 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation

Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026

hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Motherboard

Model Number : B550M/ac

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name: James

Signature :

Date : May 12, 2017

EU Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment:
Motherboard
(Product Name)
B550M/ac / 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)

‫ ڛ‬EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

☐ EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B ‫ ڛ‬EN 55024:2010/A1:2015
‫ ڛ‬EN 55032:2012+AC:2013 Class B ‫ ڛ‬EN 61000-3-3:2013
‫ ڛ‬EN 61000-3-2:2014

‫ ڛ‬RED—Directive 2014/53/EU
☐ EN 300 328 V2.1.1 ‫ ڛ‬EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1
☐ EN 301 893 V2.1.1 ☐ EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
☐ EN 300 220 V3.1.1
☐ LVD —Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016)
☐ EN 60950-1 : 2011+ A2: 2013 ☐ EN 60950-1 : 2006/A12: 2011

‫ ڛ‬RoHS — Directive 2011/65/EU

‫ ڛ‬CE marking

(EU conformity marking)

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

(Company Name)
Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen The Netherlands
(Company Address)
Person responsible for making this declaration:

(Name, Surname)
A.V.P
(Position / Title)
August 21, 2020
(Date)
P/N: 15G062246000AK V1.0