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USER MANUAL X299 Creator ASROCK

Version 1.0 Published October 2019 Copyright©2019 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Specications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation. With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, ocers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of prots, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product. is 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.

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e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate” ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.comAUSTRALIA ONLY Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage caused by our goods. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : [phone] ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)CE Warning is device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. is equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. is equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) WiFi 2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5250-5350 MHz

ATX1 2V1 CPU _FAN 2 /WP

X299 Creator I/O Panel No. Description No. Description 1 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)* 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 underbolt

• ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description O No Link O 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK LEDSPEED LEDLAN Port

** ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description O No Link Orange 10Mbps/100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps /5Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity On Link Green 10Gbps 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 Channels Front Speaker (No. 6) Rear Speaker (No. 4) Central / Bass (No. 3) Line In (No. 5) 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 if you use two mini DisplayPort input ports simultaneously. ***** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_34 ports.

X299 Creator WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module is motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to- use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth v5.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs. e 2T2R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and oers max link rate up to 2.4Gbps.

• e transmission speed may vary according to the environment. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz AntennaEnglish

Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

Proprietary design for ASRock specic motherboard

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

3 Type-C Ports (40Gb/s for underbolt protocol; 10 Gb/s for USB3.2 protocol) (Support ESD Protection)* *Supports daisy-chaining of up to six 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). *Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged by its own adapter. Interface

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

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

Supports up to two streams (eight lanes) of DisplayPort video bandwidth; supports daisy-chaining of multiple DisplayPort monitors Data Rate

Supports 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth per channel with underbolt

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

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

X299 Creator 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 3.2 Gen2 underbolt

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

2. Please choose regular Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cables instead of

ank you for purchasing ASRock X299 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 X299 Creator Support CD

1 x I/O Panel Shield 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 modications 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 motherboard, 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

Supports Intel® Core

13 Power Phase design

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Chipset

• e maximum memory frequency supported may vary by processor type.

• Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0

• Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

with dual NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX series graphics cards***

are only supported with CPU with 48 lanes or 44 lanes. *** NVIDIA NVLink Bridge does not come with the package. Please purchase it from NVIDIA® if necessary.

1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi- 802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)

Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

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

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

Supports up to two streams (eight lanes) of DisplayPort video bandwidth; supports daisy-chaining of multiple DisplayPort monitors Audio

7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek

Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)

Supports Purity Sound

- Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 120dB SNR DAC with Dierential Amplier - NE5532 Premium Headset Amplier for Front Panel Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) - Pure Power-InEnglish

Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel - Gold Audio Jacks - 15μ Gold Audio Connector

Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

Supports Wake-On-LAN

Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

Supports PXE Wireless LAN

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

Supports high speed wireless connections up to 2.4Gbps

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

Supports Bluetooth 5.0 + High speed class II

Supports MU-MIMO Rear Panel I/O

2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)

3 Type-C Ports (40Gb/s for underbolt protocol; 10 Gb/s for USB3.2 protocol) (Supports ESD Protection)*

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

4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)***English

*** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_34 ports. *** ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_34 ports.

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

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

8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*

• If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled.

2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, sup- port NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

Technology ** Supports PCIe RAID ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Connector

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_FAN1~5/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con- nector)

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

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- tor)

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Dr. Debug with LED

1 x Power Button with LED

2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS)

Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology

ACPI 6.1 Compliant wake up events

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) 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.comEnglish

X299 Creator is is an ATX 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 components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries 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.

2.1 Installing the CPU

CAUTION: Please note that X299 platform is only compatible with the LGA 2066 socket, which is incompatible with the LGA 2011-3 socket (for X99 platform).

1. Before you insert the 2066-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap

is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

is motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Quad Channel Memory Conguration (For CPU with 48, 44 or 28 PCIe lanes) Priority 1 2 DDR4_B1 Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated DDR4_A1 Populated Populated DDR4_A2 Populated DDR4_D1 Populated Populated DDR4_D2 Populated DDR4_C1 Populated Populated DDR4_C2 Populated

Due to Intel® CPU spec denition, please install the memory modules on DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, DDR4_C1 and DDR4_D1 for rst priority. If the four DDR4 DIMM slots above are fully installed, and you want to use more than four memory modules, please install the other memory modules from le to right (from DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2, DDR4_D2 to DDR4_C2.)

If only two memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Dual Channel Memory Technology is activated. If three memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. If more than four memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is activated.

1. For quad channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same

brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.

2. 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.

3. 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.English

ere are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. *If you install CPU with 48 lanes, PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE5 will run at x16/x8/ x16/x8.

• If you install CPU with 44 lanes, PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE5 will run at x16/x4/ x16/x8.

• If you install CPU with 28 lanes, PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE5 will run at x16/x4/ x8/x0. PCIe Slot Congurations (For CPU with 48 PCIe lanes) 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 PCIE4 PCIE5

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX

Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A N/A ree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireX

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX

Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A N/A ree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireX

Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A x8 If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1 or M2_2, PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode. If M.2 PCI Express modules are installed on M2_1 and M2_2, PCIE2 will be disabled. PCIe Slot Congurations (For CPU with 44 PCIe lanes) PCIe Slot Congurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes)

PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX

• If you install CPU with 44 or 28 lanes and encounter CrossFire issues, please do the followings.

1. Enter UEFI by pressing <F2> or <Del> during system startup.

4. Press F10 to Save and Exit.

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX

Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A N/A ree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireX

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. 26) 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. e Clear CMOS Button has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. 2-pin Jumper PCIE1 x16 PCIE2 x8 PCIE3 x16 PCIE4 x1 (PCH) PCIE5 x8 *If M.2 PCI Express modules are installed on M2_1 and M2_2, PCIE2 will be disabled. PCIE1 x16 PCIE2

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.1, No. 22) 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. GND R ESET#P WRBTN#P LED-P LED+ GND

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 connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.English

X299 Creator Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.1, No. 21) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.1, No. 15) (SATA3_2_3: see p.1, No. 16) (SATA3_4_5: see p.1, No. 17) (SATA3_6_7: see p.1, No. 18) (SATA3_A1_A2: see p.1, No. 19) ese ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

• To minimize the boot time, use Intel® X299 SATA ports (SATA3_0~7) for your bootable devices.

• If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB3_4) (see p.1, No. 30) (9-pin USB5_6) (see p.1, No. 29) ere are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.1, No. 14) ere is one header on this motherboard. is USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports.

Front Panel Type C USB

(26-pin USB32_TC1) (see p.1, No. 12) 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 Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.1, No. 35) is header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

GND O UT2_RM IC2_RM IC2_LOUT_RET

1. High Denition 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”. USB Type-C CableEnglish

X299 Creator GND FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROLFAN_SPEEDFAN_SPEED_CONTR OL GND FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROLFAN_SPEEDFAN_SPEED_CONTR OL Chassis Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.1, No. 10) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.1, No. 25) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.1, No. 27) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.1, No. 28) (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.1, No. 34) is motherboard provides ve 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. 13) is motherboard provides 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. 11) 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. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 9) is motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.

ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 4) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.1, No. 3) 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. *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. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.1, No. 20) 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. RGB LED Headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1) (see p.1, No. 32) (4-pin RGB_HEADER2) (see p.1, No. 8) ese two RGB headers are used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting eects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orienta- tion; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 47 for further instructions on this header.

Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.1, No. 31) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.1, No. 5) 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 48 for further instructions on this header. Virtual RAID On CPU Header (4-pin VROC1) (see p.1, No. 33) is connector supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU and NVME/AHCI RAID on CPU PCIE. GND GND +3VSB

With the introduction of the Intel VROC product, there are three modes of operation: SKU HW key required Key features Pass-thru Not needed

• Pass-thru SKU features

• RAID 0, 1, 10 Premium ISS VROCPREMMOD VROCISSDMOD

• Standard SKU features

• RAID 5 Write Hole Closure *Only Intel SSDs are supported. *For further details on VROC, please refer to the ocial information released by Intel.English

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 or clear the CMOS values. Power Button (PWRBTN) (see p.1, No. 23) Power Button allows users to quickly turn on/o the system. Reset Button (RSTBTN) (see p.1, No. 24) Reset Button allows users to quickly reset the system. Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) (see p.3, No. 15) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. Power is function is workable only when you power o your computer and unplug the power supply.English

(M2_1 and M2_2) 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 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2) support M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). For CPU with 48 PCIe lanes: If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1 or M2_2, PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode. If M.2 PCI Express modules are installed on M2_1 and M2_2, PCIE2 will be disabled. For CPU with 44 PCIe lanes: If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled. If you install CPU with 44 lanes, M2_2 will be disabled. For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes: If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled. If you install CPU with 28 lanes, M2_2 will be disabled. 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, nd the corresponding nut location to be used. No. 1 2 3 Nut Location A B C PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm Module Type Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280

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. 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 with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. ABC ABC

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 Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3) supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). 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, nd the corresponding nut location to be used. No. 1 2 3 4 Nut Location A B C D PCB Length 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm Module Type Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280 Type 22110

X299 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. 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 with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

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 strips to the RGB LED Headers

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

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 dam- ages 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.

RoH SX299 CREATO R 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

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 dam- ages 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 GND

• Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

• Supporto WOL (Wake-On-LAN)

• Supporta protezione da fulmini/scariche elettrostatiche

• Supporto Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

• Supporta IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax

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

• 8 x connettori SATA3 6,0 Gb/s, supportano RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17 e Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI e Hot Plug*

• Solo Pass-through (no RAID)

Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

Admite 3 interfaces underbolt

Admite 3 interfaces underbolt

Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

• Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

• RAID 5 Write Hole Closure

Intel® JHL7540 underbolt

Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address:13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710+1-909-590-8308/[phone] Phone/Fax No: 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: James Signature : Date : May 12, 2017

X299 CreatorEU Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment:Motherboard(Product Name)X299 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)November 22, 2019(Date)P/N: 15G062185000AK V1.0 EMC

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

(EU conformity marking)