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USER MANUAL WRX80 Creator ASROCK

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ATX 12V2 CPU_FAN2 /WP CHA_FAN3 /WP PSU_SMB1

• ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description O No Link O 10M bps connection or no link Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 100M bps connection On Link Green 1G bps connection ACT/LINK LEDSPEED LEDLAN Port

WRX80 Creator *** 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 Channels Front Speaker (No. 7) Rear Speaker (No. 5) Central (No. 4) Line In (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V **** Please choose regular mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter cables instead of right angled ones when you use two mini DisplayPort input ports simultaneously. *****Ultra USB Power is supported on USB31_1_2 ports. ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB31_1_2 ports. **ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 10G LAN Port (LAN1, LAN_2) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description O No Link O 100Mbps connection or no link Blinking Green Data Activity Yellow 5Gbps/2.5Gbps/1Gbps connection On Link Green 10Gbps connection LAN Ports

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module is motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.

• e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

• Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso® Windows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and soware updates once available.

• A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz AntennaEnglish

Proprietary design for ASRock specic motherboard

• Please note that plugging into other M.2 connector may damage the motherboard and this module Connector

4 Type-C Ports (40Gb/s for underbolt protocol; 10 Gb/s for USB3.2 protocol) (Support ESD Protection)* *Supports daisy-chaining of up to three underbolt

devices. *is port supports USB-PD 3.0 power outputs 9V/3A 27W and 5V/3A 15W. For charging Type-C USB devices, the device should support Type-C standards to adjust the current because it will be dierent in Power On state (3 Amp).

• USB keyboard/mouse wake up is not supported. *Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged by its own adapter. USB 4.0 underbolt

4 interface with max. resolution of 5K (5120 x 2880) @ 60Hz for one display over a single cable connection

4 interface with max. resolution of 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz for dual displays over a single cable connection Data Rate

Supports 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth per channel with underbolt

Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit *For the further information on the use of underbolt™ 4 ports, please visit https://www. asrock.com/mb/AMD/WRX80%20Creator/index.asp#Specication.English

WRX80 Creator Installation Step 1 Prepare two Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cables and one/two underbolt

cables. All these cables are not included in the package. Step 2 Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the Mini DisplayPort Input Port (A) on ASRock underbolt

4 Module on I/O panel. en connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Output Port (B) on the graphics card.

Step 3 Follow step 2 to connect the other Mini DisplayPort Input Port to the graphics card. Step 4 Connect the underbolt

cable(s) from your underbolt-enabled device(s) to the USB 4.0 underbolt

1. Make sure to connect both Mini DisplayPort Input Ports if you install the under-

output display device. 2. Please choose regular Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cables instead of right angled ones when you use two Mini DisplayPort Input Ports simultaneously.

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock WRX80 Creator 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.

ASRock WRX80 Creator Motherboard (EATX Form Factor)

ASRock WRX80 Creator Support CD

ank you for purchasing ASRock WRX80 Creator 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.

ASRock WRX80 Creator Motherboard (EATX Form Factor)

ASRock WRX80 Creator Support CD

2 x Standos for M.2 Sockets (Optional) Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-cations 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 specic information about the model you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.English

8 Power Phase design

Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine III Chipset

Eight Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

Supports DDR4 ECC & non-ECC, buered and un-buered memory (U-DIMM) up to 4533+(OC)*

Supports DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & non- ECC, buered and un-buered memory (R-DIMM and 3DS R-DIMM)*

• Supports DDR4 3200 natively.

• Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

WRX80 Creator Thunder- bolt

Intel® JHL8540 underbolt

4 interface with max. resolution of 5K (5120 x 2880) @ 60Hz for one display over a single cable connection

4 interface with max. resolution of 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz for dual displays over a single cable connection

• DisplayPort or USB-C monitor is not supported on the underbolt

• A discrete graphics card is required for underbolt display Graphics

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz Audio

Supports Surge Protection

NE5532 Premium Headset Amplier for Front Panel Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)

Direct Drive Technology

Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel

Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

Supports iKVM and vMediaEnglish

Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax

Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band* support

• Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso® Windows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and soware updates once available.

• A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.

2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology

Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II

Supports MU-MIMO Rear Panel I/O

4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB

4.0 protocol; 40Gb/s for underbolt protocol) (Supports

• Supports USB-PD 3.0 9V/3A(27W) and 5V/3A(15W)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)*** *** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB31_1_2 ports. *** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB31_1_2 ports.

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)

2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)English

• Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

• Supports ASRock U.2 Kit RAID

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe stor- age devices*

• Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 5 Connector

1 x PSU SMBus Header

1 x Auxiliary Panel Header

1 x Power LED and Speaker Header

• Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

• Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

• e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.

• e 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 (Hi-Density Power Connector)

• We recommend using a PSU with a max. current of 3A on +5VSB.

2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)

1 x 6 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)

• Connect the audio device to either one of the audio connec- tors.

1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Dr. Debug with LED

1 x Power Button with LED

AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Supports “Plug and Play”

ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events

WRX80 Creator 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 aect 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.

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

Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera- ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans

ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

CEC Tier II readyEnglish

is is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts 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.

WRX80 Creator Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

2.1 Installing the CPU

WRX80 Creator Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the orange carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them. Carrier Frame with CPU Rail Frame

Aer 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 o the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.

is motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology. CPU1 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS 8 DIMMS # # # # # # # # 1. 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.2. For eight channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 3. Some DDR4 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.English

e DIMM only ts 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.

ere are 7 PCIe slots on this motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe PCIE5 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is usedfor PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE6 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE7 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. Recommended PCIe Slot Congurations 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. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched o 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.

PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE5 PCIE7

Single Graphics Card N/A Gen4x16 N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards N/A Gen4x16 N/A Gen4x16 N/A ree Graphics Cards Gen4x16 N/A Gen4x16 Gen4x16 N/A Four Graphics Cards Gen4x16 N/A Gen4x16 Gen4x16 Gen4x16English

e 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 (CLRCMOS1) (see p.1, No. 25) Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. e 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 o 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 aer clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. 2-pin Jumper e Clear CMOS Button has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper.English

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.1, No. 27) Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

GNDR ESET#PWRBTN#PLED-PLED+GNDHDLED-HDLED+

GND 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. PWRBTN (Power Button): Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn o 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. e LED is on when the system is operating. e LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5). HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. e front panel design may dier 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.English

is header supports multiple functions on the front panel, including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.1, No. 23) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) is header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment. It can be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system, which has slower transmission rates, and power management equipment. B. Internet status indicator (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) ese two 2-pin headers allow you to use the Gigabit internet indicator cable to connect to the LAN status indicator. When this indicator ickers, it means that the internet is prop- erly connected. C. Chassis intrusion pin (2-pin CHASSIS) is header is provided for host computer chassis with chassis intrusion detection designs. In addition, it must also work with external detection equipment, such as a chassis intru- sion detection sensor or a microswitch. When this function is activated, if any chassis component movement occurs, the sensor will immediately detect it and send a signal to this header, and the system will then record this chassis intrusion event. e default setting is set to the CASEOPEN and GND pin; this function is o. D. Locator LED (4-pin LOCATOR) is header is for the locator switch and LED on the front panel. E. System Fault LED (2-pin LOCATOR) is header is for the Fault LED on the system.

WRX80 Creator Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_1: see p.1, No. 22)(Lower) (SATA3_2: see p.1, No. 22)(Upper) (SATA3_3: see p.1, No. 21)(Lower) (SATA3_4: see p.1, No. 21)(Upper) (SATA3_5: see p.1, No. 20)(Lower) (SATA3_6: see p.1, No. 20)(Upper) (SATA3_7: see p.1, No. 19)(Lower) (SATA3_8: see p.1, No. 19)(Upper) ese eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.1, No. 32) ere is a header on this motherboard. is USB

2.0 header can support

two ports. USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Vertical: (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.1, No. 31) ere are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. DUMMYGNDGND

(26-pin F_USB31_TC_1) (see p.1, No. 15) ere is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header on this motherboard. is header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen2 ports. Front Panel Audio Headers Ver tical: (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.1, No. 40) Right Angle: (9-pin HD_AUDIO_RA1) (see p.1, No. 39) ese two headers are for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

1. High Denition 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”. USB Type-C Cable

WRX80 Creator Chassis Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.1, No. 33) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.1, No. 17) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.1, No. 10) is motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 6) is motherboard pro- vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.1, No. 7) is motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. GND

ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 12) is motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. *We recommend using a PSU with a max. current of 3A on +5VSB. ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 3) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.1, No. 2) is motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Connecting an ATX 12V 8-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional. *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. Graphics 12V Power Connector Right Angle: (6-pin GFX_12V1) (see p.1, No. 24) is motherboard pro- vides a 6-pin Graphics 12V power connector.

• Install the PSU’s power cable to this connector when 4 graphics cards are installed.

SPI TPM Header (13-pin TPM_BIOS_PH1) (see p.1, No. 13) is connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, pass- words, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PSU SMBus Header (5-pin PSU_SMB1) (see p.1, No. 11) +3V

GND ALERT SMBCLK SMBDATA PSU SMBus monitors the status of the power supply, fan and system temperature. Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (4-pin IPMB1) (see p.1, No. 37) IPMB_SDA IPMB_SCL No Connect GND This 4-pin connector is used to provide a cabled base-board or front panel connection for value added features and 3rd-party add-in cards, such as Emergency Management cards, that provide management features using the IPMB. Baseboard Management Controller SMBus Header (5-pin BMC_SMB1) (see p.1, No. 36) e header is used for the SM BUS devices. Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.1, No. 38) CCTS#1RRTS#1DDSR#1DDTR#1RRXD1GNDTTXD1DDCD#1

RRI#1 is COM header supports a serial port module.

Non Maskable Interrupt Button Header (NMI_BTN) (see p.1, No. 35) Please connect a NMI device to this header. RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.1, No. 8) is RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting eects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 52 for further instructions on this header. Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.1, No. 34) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.1, No. 9) ese two Addressable LED headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting eects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 53 for further instructions on this header. U.2 Connector Right Angle: (36-pin U2_1) (see p.1, No. 26) is connector supports U.2 NVM Express storage devices up to Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s). +12V GRB

e motherboard has three smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button and Clear CMOS Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/o the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or ash the BIOS. Power Button (PWRBTN) (see p.1, No. 29) Power Button allows users to quickly turn on/o the system. Reset Button (RSTBTN) (see p.1, No. 30) Reset Button allows users to quickly reset the system. Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN2) (see p.4, No. 17) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values.English

e 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. e Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw.

WRX80 Creator Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective lms on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. ABC ABC

Step 4 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only ts in one orientation. *If you insert Type 22110 M.2 SSD, please make sure that there is no stando being placed at the nut location A or B.

Step 5 Tighten the screw that come with the package with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.

Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink.

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. e Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 is motherboard supports M.2_SSD (NGFF) module type 2260 and 2280 only. Prepare a proper PCB lenth of module, the screw and the stando.

Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, nd the corresponding nut location to be used. No. 1 2 Nut Location A B PCB Length 6cm 8cm Module Type Type2260 Type 2280English

Step 4 Prepare the M.2 stando that comes with the package. en hand tighten the stando into the desired nut location on the motherboard. 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 ts in one orientation.

Step 5 Tighten the screw that come with the package with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.

Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink.

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be

2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power o 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. e 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.

2.11 ASRock Polychrome SYNC

ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specically 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 strip to the RGB LED Header

RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. WRX80 CREATOR

WRX80 Creator Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strip to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1, ADDR_LED2) on the motherboard.

1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be

2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power o 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. e 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. ADDR_LED2 VOUT DO_ADDR

ASRock WRX80 Creator-Support-CD

Intel® JHL8540 underbolt

Direct Drive Technology

Goldene Audioanschlüsse

2 x ports USB 4.0 underbolt

Supporto Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

Supporta IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax

• Supporta USB-PD 3.0 9 V/3 A (27 W) e 5 V/3 A (15 W)

8 x Connettori SATA3 6,0 Gb/s

1 x Header PSU SMBus

Supporta “Plug and Play”

Admite 4 interfaces underbolt

Admite 4 interfaces underbolt

CEC Tier II ready130

8 x Conectores SATA3 6,0 Gb/s

• Intel® JHL8540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL8540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL8540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL8540 underbolt

Intel® JHL8540 underbolt

1 x PSU SMBus Header

CEC Tier II siapContact 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 e Netherlands Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address:13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710+1-909-590-8308/[phone] Phone/FaxNo: hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Conforms to the following specications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information: is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: Jason Signature : Date : May 12, 2017

WRX80 CreatorEU Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) WRX80 Creator / 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) ASRock EUROPE B.V. (Company Name) Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen e Netherlands (Company Address) Person responsible for making this declaration: (Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) March 11, 2022 (Date) Radio Equipment Directive - 2014/53/EU Article 3.1(b) EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, EN 55032: 2015 / A11: 2020 EN 55035: 2017 / A11: 2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013 Article 3.2 EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 300 440 V2.2.1, EN 301 893 V2.1.1 RoHS Directive - 2011/65/EU

(EU conformity marking)EU Declaration of Conformity

Product: Product Motherboard Model / Brand / SN. WRX80 Creator / ASRock Authorized Representative (UK-GB): Name: Gary Tsui Address: Bijsterhuizen 11-11, 6546 AR Nijmegen,e Netherlands Contact person: Gary Tsui is declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the mentioned Manufacturer. e subject equipment under declaration is in conformity with the UK-GB Regulation(s) below: ASRock Incorporation (Company Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Company Address) Person responsible for making this declaration: Jason Chou (Name, Surname) A.V.P (Position / Title) Taipei March 11, 2022 (Place) (Date) ( Legal Signature ) P/N: 15G062350000AK V1.0 The following manufacturer outside the UK-GB is responsible for this declaration: e Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206) 6.1 b EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, EN 55032: 2015 / A11: 2020 EN 55035: 2017 / A11: 2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 300 440 V2.2.1, EN 301 893 V2.1.1e Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 2015/863/EU, EN IEC 63000:2018