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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers

Installing BIOS or Drivers

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Summary of Contents for X370 GAMING

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Page 2: ...ied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liab...

Page 3: ...ure 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...

Page 4: ...York and St Louis WINNING STREAK I was excited to showcase my true gaming skills when defending my title as CPL Champion of the year at the CPL Winter 2001 because I would be competing in a totally d...

Page 5: ...d Quality hardware makes a huge difference in competitions a couple more frames per second and everything gets really nice It s all about getting the computer processing faster and allowing more fluid...

Page 6: ...2 5 Jumpers Setup 26 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27 2 7 Smart Switches 32 2 8 Dr Debug 33 2 9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 35 2 9 1 Installing Two SLITM Ready Graphics Cards 35 2 9 2 Dr...

Page 7: ...OS Drivers 56 3 3 4 Setting 57 3 4 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 58 3 5 ASRock RGB LED 59 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 61 4 1 Introduction 61 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar 61 4 1 2 Navigation Keys 62 4 2 Main S...

Page 8: ...4 6 ACPI Configuration 72 4 4 7 USB Configuration 73 4 4 8 Trusted Computing 74 4 5 Tools 75 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 77 4 7 Security Screen 79 4 8 Boot Screen 80 4 9 Exit Screen 8...

Page 9: ...herboard ATX Form Factor ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series Quick Installation Guide ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series Support CD 1 x I O Panel Shield 4 x Serial ATA SATA Da...

Page 10: ...15 Gold Contact in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot 2 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slots single at x16 PCIE2 dual at x8 PCIE2 x8 PCIE3 Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 Slot PCIE5 x4 mode If...

Page 11: ...QC108 Supports Wake On LAN Supports Lightning ESD Protection Supports PXE 1 x Intel Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s 1 x Intel I211AT Supports Wake On LAN Supports Lightning ESD Protection Supports Energy...

Page 12: ...rts type 2242 2260 2280 M 2 SATA3 6 0 Gb s module and M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s 1 x M 2 Socket M2_2 supports type 2230 2242 2260 2280 M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4 20 Gb s If...

Page 13: ...aders Support 4 USB 3 0 ports Supports ESD Protection 1 x Dr Debug with LED 1 x Power Switch with LED 1 x Reset Switch with LED BIOS Feature AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support Supports...

Page 14: ...ase 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 Overcloc...

Page 15: ...3_4 SATA3_5_6 SATA3_A1_A2 PCIE1 6 8 10 9 12 11 13 14 SATA3_7_8 15 16 17 USB_1_2 1 21 USB_3_4 1 22 28 29 30 SATA3_1_2 1 5 4 27 Dr Debug 18 USB 3 0 T USB1 B USB2 PS2 Keyboard Mouse CMOS Battery M2_1 M2_...

Page 16: ...nnector CHA_FAN1 12 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_1_2 13 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_3_4 14 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_5_6 15 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_7_8 16 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_A1_A2 17 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRMOS1 18...

Page 17: ...eaker Black 14 Antenna Ports 6 Line In Light Blue 15 Fatal1ty Mouse Port USB3_1 7 Front Speaker Lime 16 USB 3 0 Port USB3_2 8 Microphone Pink 17 Clear CMOS Switch 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port There are tw...

Page 18: ...Output Channels Front Speaker No 7 Rear Speaker No 5 Central Bass No 4 Line In No 6 2 V 4 V V 6 V V V 8 V V V V ACPI wake up function is not supported on USB3_5_6 ports To enable Multi Streaming you n...

Page 19: ...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 ca...

Page 20: ...English 12 2 1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU 2 1...

Page 21: ...English 13 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series 3...

Page 22: ...ooling 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 goo...

Page 23: ...English 15 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series 3 4 C P U _ F A N 1...

Page 24: ...English 16 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2 1 2...

Page 25: ...English 17 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series 3...

Page 26: ...8 4 pin FAN cable RGB LED Cable 12V The diagram shown here are for reference only Please refer to page 31 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header AMD_FAN_LED1 5 C P U _ F A N 1 AMD_FAN_LED1 4 C P U...

Page 27: ...English 19 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3 1 2...

Page 28: ...English 20 3 4...

Page 29: ...English 21 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series 5 C P U _ F A N 1...

Page 30: ...B LED If you select USB connector please install AMD utility SR3 Settings Software The diagram shown here are for reference only Please refer to page 31 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header AMD_F...

Page 31: ...2Rx8 on DIMM module label an SB_5 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...

Page 32: ...English 24 1 2 3 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...

Page 33: ...0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards If PCIE5 slot is occupied M2_2 will be disabled PCIe Slot Configurations For a better thermal environment please connect a chassis fan t...

Page 34: ...lear 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...

Page 35: ...ystem 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 of...

Page 36: ...up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate To minimize the boot time use AMD SATA ports SATA3_1 8 for your bootable devices AMD LED Fan USB Header 4 pin USB_5 see p 7 No 9 This header is used for connecting t...

Page 37: ...an connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin J_SENSE OUT2_L 1 MIC_RET PRESENCE GND OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L OUT_RET 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chas...

Page 38: ...p 7 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 7 N...

Page 39: ...which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects Caution Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orienta tion otherwise the cable may be damaged Please refer to page 59 for further...

Page 40: ...MOS values Power Switch PWRBTN see p 7 No 19 Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on off the system Reset Switch RSTBTN see p 7 No 20 Reset Switch allows users to quickly reset the system Clear C...

Page 41: ...or try using other memory modules 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...

Page 42: ...y 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 oth...

Page 43: ...CIE3 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Step 2 If required connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards Requirements 1 You should only use identical...

Page 44: ...ngers on each graphics card Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card...

Page 45: ...he NVIDIA nView system tray utility Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi GPU For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode Step 1 Double click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the Windows system tra...

Page 46: ...t bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details 1 You should only use identical CrossFireXTM ready graphics cards that are AMD certified 2 Make sure that your gra...

Page 47: ...English 39 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot...

Page 48: ...Step 4 Double click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows system tray Step 5 In the left pane click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Appl...

Page 49: ...tra M 2 Socket M2_1 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 PCIE4 will be disabled Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2_S...

Page 50: ...you are going to use the default nut Otherwise release the standoff by hand A B C Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut locati...

Page 51: ...ish 43 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series NUT1 NUT2 C 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 mod...

Page 52: ...A SATA ADATA AXNS381E 128GM B Crucial SATA Crucial CT240M500SSD4 240GB ezlink SATA ezlink P51B 80 120GB Intel SATA INTEL 540S SSDSCKKW240H6 240GB Kingston SATA Kingston SM2280S3G2 120G Win8 1 Kingston...

Page 53: ...M 2 Sockets M2_2 supports M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4 20 Gb s If M2_2 is occupied PCIE5 slot will be disabled Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2_SSD NGFF module and the s...

Page 54: ...D 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 A B C D B C A Step 5 Align and gently insert the M 2 NG...

Page 55: ...endor Interface P N SanDisk PCIe SanDisk SD6PP4M 128G Gen2 x2 Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P SSDPEKKF256G7 nvme Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P SSDPEKKF512G7 nvme Intel PCIe INTEL 600P SSDPEKKW128G7 128GB nvme Intel P...

Page 56: ...n the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please click Install All...

Page 57: ...F Stream F Stream can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update APP Shop After the installation you will find the icon F Stream on your desktop Double click the F Stream icon F Stream main menu will pop u...

Page 58: ...English 50 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system System Info View information about the system The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models...

Page 59: ...ifferent fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met Settings Configure ASRock F Stream Click to select Auto run at Window...

Page 60: ...Shop utility You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update APP Shop 3 3 1 UI Overview Category Panel The category panel contains several category tabs or butto...

Page 61: ...ed app appears on the left side of the screen The other various apps are shown on the right Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed You can check the price of the app and whether you have al...

Page 62: ...click on the red icon to start downloading Step 4 When installation completes you can find the green Installed icon appears on the upper right corner To uninstall it simply click on the trash can ico...

Page 63: ...only upgrade the apps you have already installed When there is an available new version for your app you will find the mark of New Version appears below the installed app icon Step 1 Click on the app...

Page 64: ...u will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers Please update them all soon Step 1 Please check the item information before update Click on to see more details Step 2 Clic...

Page 65: ...X370 Professional Gaming Series 3 3 4 Setting In the Setting page you can change the language select the server location and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update APP Shop...

Page 66: ...There are five functions in SoundBlasterTM Cinema3 No Function Description 1 Surround Creating unprecedented levels of audio realism by producing virtual speakers around above and below you 2 Crystal...

Page 67: ...LED strips to the RGB LED Headers RGB_LED1 RGB_LED2 on the motherboard 1 Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation otherwise the cable may be damaged 2 Before installing or removing you...

Page 68: ...utility Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way Toggle on off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboar...

Page 69: ...tem chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date inf...

Page 70: ...criptions of each navigation key Navigation Key s Description To change option for the selected items Tab Switch to next function PGUP Go to the previous page PGDN Go to the next page HOME Go to the t...

Page 71: ...English 63 Fatal1ty X370 Professional Gaming Series 4 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview...

Page 72: ...nt CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU GT Load Line Calibration GT Load Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU volta...

Page 73: ...ction DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto VPPM Configure the VPPM 2 50V_PROM Voltage Use this to select 2 50V_PROM Voltage The default value is Auto VTT_DDR Configur...

Page 74: ...uting UEFI Configuration Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility Full HD UEFI When Auto is selected the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor s...

Page 75: ...n may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies Please set this item to Disable if above issue occurs AMD f...

Page 76: ...English 68 4 4 2 North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Use this to enable or disable IOMMU The default value of this feature is Disabled...

Page 77: ...le it when a sound card is installed Front Panel Enable disable front panel HD audio Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down Restore on AC Power Loss Selec...

Page 78: ...ATA Controller s Enable disable the SATA controllers SATA Mode AHCI Supports new features that improve performance RAID Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit ASMedia SATA3 Mode AHCI Support...

Page 79: ...0 Professional Gaming Series 4 4 5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port PS2 Y Cable Enable the PS2 Y Cable or...

Page 80: ...s PS 2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS 2 Keyboard PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN Ring In Power On Allow the sys...

Page 81: ...Legacy OS Support for USB 2 0 devices If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and W...

Page 82: ...English 74 4 4 8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module TPM security for your hard disk drives...

Page 83: ...ou to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device After copying the drivers please...

Page 84: ...our servers for you Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash For BIOS backup and recovery purpose it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function Netw...

Page 85: ...e to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respecti...

Page 86: ...assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2 CHA_FAN3 W_Pump Switch Select CHA_FAN3 or Water Pump mode Chassis Fan 3...

Page 87: ...r change the password for the administrator account Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password User Pas...

Page 88: ...ot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key Bootup Num Lock Select whether Num Lock should...

Page 89: ...support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select...

Page 90: ...the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message...

Page 91: ...for further information For technical questions please submit a support request form at http www asrock com support tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jhongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei Ci...

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