Z270 SuperCarrier - Motherboard ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Z270 SuperCarrier ASROCK

Published December 2016

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Motherboard Layout

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No. Description

1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_OPT/W_PUMP)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
6 XMP Switch (XMP_ON1)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
8 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_9)
9 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8)
10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6)
11 SATA and SATA Express Connectors (SATA_EXP0_1)
12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)
13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A3_A4)
15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1)
16 Graphics 12V Power Connector (GFX_12V1)
17 Power Switch (PWRBTN1)
18 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
19 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
20 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP)
21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
22 USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6)
23 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4)
24 AURA RGB LED Header (RGB_LED)
25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
26 COM Port Header (COM1)
27 TPM Header (TPMS1)
28 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
29 Right Angle Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO_RA1)
30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

I/O Panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) 11 Optical SPDIF Out Port
2 DisplayPort 1.2 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34)****
3 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* 13 USB 3.0 Port (USB3_2)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)* 14 Intel® Thunderbolt	TM 3 (TB_2)
5 5G LAN RJ-45 Port (AQUANTIA® AQC108)**	15 USB 3.0 Port (USB3_1)
6 Central / Bass (Orange) 16 Intel® Thunderbolt	TM 3 (TB_1)
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 17 HDMI Port
8 Line In (Light Blue)	18 Antenna Ports
9 Front Speaker (Lime)***	19 Clear CMOS Switch
10 Microphone (Pink)	20 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

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

LAN Port

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

** There are two LEDs on each 5G LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the 5G LAN port LED indications.

Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps			connection
Blinking Data Activity
On Link Green 5Gbps 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. 9)	Rear Speaker (No. 7)	Central / Bass (No. 6)	Line In (No. 8)
2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V

To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find the "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio.

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

How to Remove the I/O Cover?

Certain graphics cards with extra thickness of the back plate may collide with the pre-installed I/O cover.

Before installing such a wider graphics card, please loosen the screws to remove the I/O cover, as the picture shown below.

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WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna

WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module

This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.

* The transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

WiFi + BT Module

(pre-installed Intel ^® Dual Band

Wireless-AC 3160)

z Antennas (e)

ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (included in the package)

WiFi Antennas Installation Guide

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Step 1

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

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Step 2

Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected.

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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.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z270 SuperCarrier 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.

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 modifications 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 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 Z270 SuperCarrier Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z270 SuperCarrier Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock Z270 SuperCarrier Support CD
- 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock 4-Way SLI-S111 Bridge Card (Optional)
- 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_3S Card (Optional)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)

1.2 Specifications

Platform

• ATX Form Factor
• 2oz Copper

CPU

• Supports 7 ^th and 6 ^th Generation Intel ^ Core ^TM i7/i5/i3/Pentium ^ /Celeron ^ Processors (Socket 1151)
• Digi Power design
  • 14 Power Phase design
  • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
  • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs
  • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking
  • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II

Chipset

- Intel® Z270

Memory

• Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR4 3733+(OC)*/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400**/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) ** 7 ^th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6 ^th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133.

• Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
  • Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
  • Supports Intel ^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
  • 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

Expansion Slot

- 4 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE5: single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); triple at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x16 (PCIE4); quad at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4) / x8 (PCIE5))*

• 1 x embedded PLX PEX 8747

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot (Flexible PCIe)

- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX ^TM , 4-Way CrossFireX ^TM , 3-Way CrossFireX ^TM and CrossFireX ^TM

• Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLI™, 4-Way SLI™, 3-Way SLI™ and SLI™
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac module (on the rear I/O)
  • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE4)

Graphics

• Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
• Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® Insider™, Intel® HD Graphics
• Gen9 LP, DX11.3, DX12
• HWAEncode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b, VP9, HEVC 10b (For 7^th Gen Intel® CPU)
• HWA Encode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b; GPU/SWEncode/Decode: VP9, HEVC 10b (For 6^th Gen Intel™ CPU)
  • Max. shared memory 1024MB

* The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems.

- Four graphics output options: HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2 and 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3

• Supports Triple Monitor

* Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

- Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 60Hz

- Supports Intel ^® Thunderbolt ^TM 3 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 60Hz

- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)

- Supports HDCP with HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2 and Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2 and Intel ^® Thunderbolt ^TM 3

Audio

• 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
  • Premium Blu-ray Audio support
  • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)
  • Supports Purity Sound ^TM 4
• Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps
• 120dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier
• TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
• Pure Power-In
• Direct Drive Technology
• PCB Isolate Shielding
• Impedance Sensing on Front Out port
• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
• AURA RGB LED
• Gold Audio Jacks
  • Supports DTS Connect

LAN

1 x 5 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s (AQUANTIA® AQC108):

• Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)
- Supports PXE

2 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (1 x Intel ^® I219V, 1 x Intel ^® I211AT):

• Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)
• Supports Dual LAN with Teaming*

* Not supported under Windows 10

• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az

- Supports PXE

Wireless

LAN

• Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module (Free Bundle)
  • 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 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed class II

Rear Panel I/O

- 2 x Antenna Ports

• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

- 1 x HDMI Port

- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2

- 2 x Intel ^ Thunderbolt ^TM 3 (Compatible with USB 3.1 and USB-C Display)*

* Supports USB PD 2.0 up to 12V@3A (36W) charging

* Hot Plug is supported on Win 10 only

• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

- 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))**

** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_34 ports.

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

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

• 1 x Clear CMOS Switch

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

Storage

- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*

* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.

* M2_2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled.

* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled.

- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

• 2 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors**

** Support to be announced

- 3 x Ultra M.2 Sockets, support type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)***

**Supports Intel® Optane™ Technology

** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

Connector

• 1 x COM Port Header
- 1 x TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x AURA RGB LED Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

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

• 1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin)

* The CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.

• 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin)
• 1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin)

* The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.

• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (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)*
• 1 x Right Angle Front Panel Audio Connector*

* Connect the audio device to either one of the audio connectors.

• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z270) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
  • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (Intel® Z270)
  • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
  • 1 x Power Switch with LED
  • 1 x Reset Switch with LED
• 1 x XMP Switch

BIOS

Feature

• 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 6.0 Compliant wake up events
• SMBIOS 2.7 Support

- CPU, GT_CPU, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA, VCCPLL Voltage Multi-adjustment

Hardware Monitor

• Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans
• Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCSA, VCCST

os

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit (For 7^th Gen Intel® CPU)
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 64-bit (For 6^th Gen Intel® CPU)

* To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required. Please refer to page 196 for more detailed instructions.

* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com

Certifications

• FCC, CE, WHQL
• 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.

Chapter 2 Installation

This is an 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 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

1. Before you insert the 1151-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.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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Diagram showing a computer processor's internal structure and external casing, with arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

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

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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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.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2

1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated
3 Populated Populated Populated Populated

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 5 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 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 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A N/A

Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX ^TM or SLI ^TM Mode

x16 N/A x16 N/A

Three Graphics Cards in CrossFireX ^TM or SLI ^TM Mode

x8 x8 x16 N/A

Four Graphics Cards in CrossFireX ^TM or SLI ^TM Mode

x8 x8 x8 x8

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards.

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". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Short Open 1 2 3

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

(see p.1, No. 28)

CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

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 (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.1, No. 19)

PLED+ PLED- PWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLED- HDLED+

Connect the power switch, reset switch 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.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

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

RESET (Reset Switch):

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

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in 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 switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.1, No. 18)

Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_EXP0_1: see p.1, No. 11) (SATA3_4_5: see p.1, No. 12) (SATA3_A1_A2: see p.1, No. 13) (SATA3_A3_A4: see p.1, No. 14)

Serial ATA Express Connectors (SATA_EXP0_1: see p.1, No. 11)

SPEAKER DUMMY +5V PLED+ PLED+ PLED_ SATA3_0SATA3_1 SATA3_2SATA3_3 SATA3_5SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 SATA3_4 SATA3_A3 SATA3_A4

SATA_EXP_0 SATA_EXP_1 SATA3_0SATA3_1 SATA3_2SATA3_3

Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header.

These ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.

* M2_2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled.

* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled.

* To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z270 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for your bootable devices.

Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to these connectors.

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB3_4

(see p.1, No. 23)

(9-pin USB5_6)

(see p.1, No. 22)

USB_PWR P- P+ GND DUMMY 1 P- P+ GND USB_PWR

There are two headers on this motherboard.

Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports.

USB 3.0 Headers

(19-pin USB3_5_6)

(see p.1, No. 10)

(19-pin USB3_7_8)

(see p.1, No. 9)

(USB3_9)

(see p.1, No. 8)

VousVbus Vbus IntA_PA_S SRX- IntA_PA_S SRX+ GND IntA_PA_S STX- IntA_PA_S STX+ GND IntA_PA_D- IntA_PA_D+ Dummy 1

There are two headers and one port on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports.

Front Panel Audio Headers

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.1, No. 30)

(9-pin HD_AUDIO_RA1)

(see p.1, No. 29)

GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET J_SENSE OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L

This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below:

A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume".

Chassis Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN2)

(see p.1, No. 21)

(4-pin CHA_FAN3)

(see p.1, No. 20)

FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL GND FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4

Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin.

Chassis Optional/Water

Pump Fan Connector

(4-pin CHA_FAN1/W_

PUMP)

(see p.1, No. 25)

FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL GND FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4

This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connector. 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. 3)

This 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 Optional/Water

Pump Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_OPT/W_

PUMP)

(see p.1, No. 2)

This 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. 7)

This 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 Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 1)

This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.

Graphics 12V Power Connector (6-pin GFX_12V1) (see p.1, No. 16)

This motherboard provides a 6-pin Graphics 12V power connector.

Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.1, No. 26)

RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 CCTS#1 DDSR#1 DDTR#1 RRXD1

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

TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.1, No. 27)

GN D +3VS B SE RIRQ # S_ PWRDW N # GN D LA D0 +3 V LA D1 LA D2 LA D3 P CIRST # P CIRST # FR AM E P CIC L K SM_B_DAT A_MAIN SM_B_CLK _MAIN QND 1

This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

AURA RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED) (see p.1, No. 24)

This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

AURA RGB LED header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects.

2.7 Smart Switches

The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and XMP Switch.

Power Switch

(PWRBTN1)

(see p.1, No. 17)

Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/off the system.

Reset Switch

(RSTBTN1)

(see p.1, No. 15)

Reset Switch allows users to quickly reset the system.

Clear CMOS Switch

(CLRBTN1)

(see p.3, No. 19)

Clear CMOS Switch allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values.

This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.

XMP Switch

(XMP_ON1)

(see p.1, No. 6)

The XMP switch allows users to easily load XMP profiles to automatically configure the overclocked DRAM voltages for stable operation.

2.8 Dr. Debug

Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.

Code Description

00 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices.

01 - 54 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and (except 0d), memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. 5A-60

55 The Memory could not be detected. Please re-install the memory and CPU. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules.

61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please press reset or clear CMOS.

92 - 99 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try installing them in other slots. If the problem still exists, please remove all PCI-E devices or try using another VGA card.

A0 - A7 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices.

b0 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules.

b4 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices.

b7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules.

d6 The VGA could not be recognized. Please clear CMOS and try re-installing the VGA card. If the problem still exists, please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other VGA cards.

d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. Please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse.

d8 Invalid Password.

FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

2.9 M.2\_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1, M2_2 and M2_3) supports SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).

* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
* M2_2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled.
* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled.

Installing the M.2\_SSD (NGFF) Module

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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.1234

Nut Location A B C D

Move the standoff based on the module type and length.

The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.

Otherwise, release the standoff by hand.

D

C

B

A

Step 4

Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard.

C B A

Step 5

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.

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Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.

Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

Vendor Size Interface Length P/N

ADATA 128GB SATA3 2280 AXNS381E-128GM-B

ADATA 256GB SATA3 2280 AXNS381E-256GM-B

ADATA 32GB SATA3 2230 AXNS330E-32GM-B

Crucial 120GB SATA3 2280 CT120M500SSD4

Crucial 240GB SATA3 2280 CT240M500SSD4

Intel 80GB SATA3 2280 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G

Intel 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SSDPEKKF256G7

Intel 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SSDPEKKF512G7

Kingston 120GB SATA3 2280 SM2280S3

Kingston 480GB PCIe2 x4 2280 SH2280S3/480G

OCZ 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 RVD400 -M2280-512G (NVME)

Plextor 128GB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-128M8PeG

Plextor 1TB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-1TM8PeG

Plextor 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-256M8PeG

Plextor 256GB PCIe 2280 PX-G256M6e

Plextor 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 PX-512M8PeG

Plextor 512GB PCIe 2280 PX-G512M6e

Samsung 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL)

Samsung 256GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (NVME)

Samsung 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL)

Samsung 512GB PCIe3 x4 2280 SM951 (NVME)

Samsung 512GB PCIe x4 2280 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL)

SanDisk 128GB PCIe 2260 SD6PP4M-128G

SanDisk 256GB PCIe 2260 SD6PP4M-256G

Team 128GB SATA3 2242 TM4PS4128GMC105

Team 128GB SATA3 2280 TM8PS4128GMC105

Team 256GB SATA3 2280 TM8PS4256GMC105

Team 256GB SATA3 2242 TM4PS4256GMC105

Transcend 256GB SATA3 2242 TS256GMTS400

Transcend 512GB SATA3 2260 TS512GMTS600

Transcend 512GB SATA3 2280 TS512GMTS800

V-Color 120GB SATA3 2280 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD

V-Color 240GB SATA3 2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD

V-Color 240GB SATA3 2280 VSM100-240G-2280

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

1 Einleitung

• Supporto Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az

- Supporto PXE

LAN wireless

- 6 connettori SATA3 6,0 Gb/s, supportano RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 e Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI e Hot Plug*

Apagar o Jumper CMOS (CLRMOS1)

(ver p.1, N.° 28)

Apagar CMOSPadrão

- 6 tane SATA3 6,0 Gb/sn. Bağlayıcı, RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 ve Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI ve Tak Çıkar* destekler

VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCSA, VCCST

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1.1 パッケージの内容

日本語

1.2 仕様

CPU

^TM i7/i5/i3/Pentium ^® /

Chipset

μ

CrossFireX ^TM

TM

TM

TM

SLI ^TM

TM

TM

TM

μ

TM

TM

^TM 3

(3840x2160) @ 30Hz

(4096x2304) @ 60Hz

TM

@ 60Hz

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- AURA RGB LED

LAN

TM

** Intel® Optane™

os

日本語

1.3 ジャンパー設定

Short

Open

(CLRMOS1)

Short Open

清除 CMOS 跳线

(CLRMOS1)

(见第 1 页，第 28 个)

清除 CMOS默认

Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation

Intel® new processors have removed their support for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI – USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI – USB3.0). Due to that fact that XHCI is not included in the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may find it difficult to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on their motherboard won’t work. In order for the USB ports to function properly, please create a Windows® 7 installation disk with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file.

Requirements

• A Windows ^® 7 installation disk or USB drive
• A Windows® PC
- Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or downloaded from website)

Scenarios

You have an ODD and PS/2 ports:

If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, you can skip the instructions below and go ahead to install Windows ^® 7 OS.

You've got nothing:

If you do not have an optical disc drive, please find another computer and follow the instructions below to create a new ISO file with the “Win7 USB Patcher”. Then use the new patched Windows ^® 7 installation USB drive to install Windows ^® 7 OS.

Instructions

Step 1

Insert the Windows ^® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your system.

Step 2

Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it.

Step 3

Select how you want to install Windows 7 later.

ASRock WIN 7 USB PATCHER Step 1 of 4 This patcher helps you to create a Windows® 7 installation file with the USB driver bundled. Choose whether you want to install Windows® 7 from your USB device or optical disk drive later. Create a Windows 7 installation disk with a USB device Create a Windows 7 installation disk with a USB device Create a Windows 7 installation disk with a CD Create a Windows 7 installation ISO file for a CD Next >

Step 4

Locate your Win7 source folder or your ISO file.

ASRock WIN 7 USB PATCHER Step 2 of 4 Locate your original Windows® 7 installation media. Try clicking refresh if it doesn't appear. ISO File USB or Optical disk Source Directory ISH.iso ISO File

Step 5

Select the USB storage, compact disk or destination folder for the new Windows 7 installation file.

/SRock WIN 7 USB PATCHER Step 3 of 4 A USB storage device with 8 GB or more capacity is required. The files in the USB storage will be erased. Insert a USB storage device. Try clicking refresh if it doesn't appear. Insert an empty disc. Try clicking refresh if it doesn't appear. G:\ [DVD-ROM DVD-231] Choose the destination folder for the Windows 7 installation ISO file. C:\Users\Laiqo_Lai.ASR0CK\Desktop\Vin\Img.no Back Next > < Back Next >

Step 6

Click "Start" to begin.

ASRock WIN 7 USB PATCHER Step 4 of 4 Creating the Windows 7 installation file, < Back Start >

Step 7

Now you are able to install Windows ^® 7 on Intel ^® new processors with the new burned CD. Or please use the patched ISO image to make an OS USB drive to install the OS.

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 http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp

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