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X670E Pro RS

2.7  Installing a Graphics Card

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Page 2: ...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 e mail info asrock com tw...

Page 3: ...Graphics Card Holder 13 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2 1 Installing the CPU 15 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM 27 2 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 29 2...

Page 4: ...Smart Switches 55 2 14 Post Status Checker 57 2 15 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_1 58 2 16 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_2 61 2 17 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_3 and M2_5 63 2 1...

Page 5: ...ard Holder Optional 1 x ASRock WiFi 2 4 5 6 GHz Antenna Optional 4 x Screws for M 2 Sockets Optional Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this d...

Page 6: ...List on ASRock s website for more information http www asrock com Expansion Slot CPU 1 x PCIe 5 0 x16 Slot PCIE1 supports x16 mode Chipset 2 x PCIe 4 0 x1 Slots PCIE2 and PCIE3 1 x M 2 Socket Key E s...

Page 7: ...i Fi 6E 6GHz band will be supported by Microsoft Windows 11 The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region It will be activated for supported countries thro...

Page 8: ...rts type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 128 Gb s mode 1 x Hyper M 2 Socket M2_2 Key M supports type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode Chipset 1 x Hyper M 2 Socket M2_3 Key M supports type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64...

Page 9: ...x Front Panel Audio Connector 2 x USB 2 0 Headers Support 4 USB 2 0 ports 2 x USB 3 2 Gen1 Headers Support 4 USB 3 2 Gen1 ports 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3 2 Gen2x2 Header 20 Gb s Supports in total...

Page 10: ...ology 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 e...

Page 11: ...ATA3_5 CHA_FAN3 WP1 CHA_FAN2 WP1 ADDR_LED1 1 1 USB32_8_9 CLR CMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 WP AUDIO CODEC LAN CT1 M2_2 CT3 CT4 M2_1 19 20 23 21 22 25 26 27 28 Top MIC IN Center Line Out Bottom Optical SPDIF 1 ADDR...

Page 12: ...32_TC_2 13 SPI TPM Header SPI_TPM_J1 14 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_6 Upper SATA3_5 Lower 15 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_4 Upper SATA3_3 Lower 16 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_2 Upper SATA3_1 Lower 17 System Panel Hea...

Page 13: ...RJ 45 Port USB32_TC_1 3 Microphone Input Jack 9 USB 3 2 Gen1 Type A Ports 4 Line Out Jack USB32_12 5 Optical SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 2 0 Ports USB_1234 6 USB 3 2 Gen1 Type A Ports 11 HDMI Port USB32_45...

Page 14: ...g Data Activity Orange 100Mbps 1Gbps connection On Link Green 2 5Gbps connection Function of the Audio Ports in 2 4 5 1 or 7 1 channel Configuration Channel Port Function 2ch Line Out Jack Rear Panel...

Page 15: ...WiFi Front USB2 0 2 ports 480Mb s M2_5 PCIe x4 x4 Gen4 M2_4 PCIe x2 Gen3 SATA x2 Gen3 Front USB3 2 Gen2X2 Type C 5Gb s Rear USB3 2 GEN1 1 port LAN UP 5Gb s SATA 6Gb SATA 4 ports 5Gb s Front USB3 2 GEN...

Page 16: ...s 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 The transmi...

Page 17: ...riate type based on the standoffs on the motherboard tray of your PC case Step 2 After installing your graphics card place the bracket in the proper position to make sure that it holds your graphics c...

Page 18: ...ical 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...

Page 19: ...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 Unplu...

Page 20: ...16 Carefully place the CPU in as flat as possible Do not drop it 4 1 2 A B 3...

Page 21: ...removed The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service Make sure the black cover plate is always in place until it pops off when closing the socket lever Make sure t...

Page 22: ...ing 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 c...

Page 23: ...19 X670E Pro RS 4 3 C P U _ F A N 1...

Page 24: ...20 Installing the CPU Cooler Type 2 2 1...

Page 25: ...21 X670E Pro RS 3 4 C P U _ F A N 1...

Page 26: ...22 5 C P U _ F A N 1 RG B_LED1 The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase 12V...

Page 27: ...23 X670E Pro RS Installing the CPU Cooler Type 3 2 1...

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Page 29: ...25 X670E Pro RS 5 C P U _ F A N 1...

Page 30: ...be used at a time in this step If you select RGB_LED1 please install ASRock utility ASRock Polychrome SYNC If you select USB connector please install AMD utility SR3 Settings Software The illustratio...

Page 31: ...nel configuration you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR5 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory m...

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Page 33: ...ecting the Front Panel Header A B C D 1 2 32 5 6 5 6 7 6 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 1 Power SW RESET SW HDD LED HDD LED 1 2 9 10 RESET SW Power SW Power LED Power LED A B C D PANEL1 HDD LED RESET SW System Panel H...

Page 34: ...30 2 5 Installing the Motherboard...

Page 35: ...31 X670E Pro RS 2 6 Installing SATA Drives 1 2 Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...

Page 36: ...32 3 4 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

Page 37: ...33 X670E Pro RS 2 7 Installing a Graphics Card 1 CLICK...

Page 38: ...Ie 4 0 x1 slot is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards PCIE3 PCIe 4 0 x1 slot is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched o...

Page 39: ...35 X670E Pro RS 2 8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

Page 40: ...36 2 9 Connecting the Power Connectors 7 3 5 7 9...

Page 41: ...37 X670E Pro RS 2 10 Power On 2 3 4 1...

Page 42: ...on such as system password date time and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord then use a jumper cap...

Page 43: ...n 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 Pow...

Page 44: ...40 Power LED and Speaker Header 7 pin SPK_PLED1 see p 7 No 18 Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header 1 5V DUMMY PLED PLED PLED DUMMY SPEAKER SPK_PLED1...

Page 45: ...7 No 16 Upper SATA3_3 see p 7 No 15 Lower SATA3_4 see p 7 No 15 Upper SATA3_5 see p 7 No 14 Lower SATA3_6 see p 7 No 14 Upper These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage d...

Page 46: ...B_5_6 see p 7 No 21 9 pin USB_7_8 see p 7 No 22 There are two headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports DUMMY GND GND P P USB_PWR P P USB_PWR 1 USB_7_8 DUMMY GND GND P P US...

Page 47: ...two ports 1 IntA_PB_D Dummy IntA_PB_D GND IntA_PB_SSTX GND IntA_PB_SSTX IntA_PB_SSRX IntA_PB_SSRX Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PA_SSRX IntA_PA_SSRX GND IntA_PA_SSTX IntA_PA_SSTX GND IntA_PA_D IntA_PA_D USB32_...

Page 48: ...Header 20 pin USB32_TC_2 see p 7 No 12 There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3 2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard This header is used for connecting a USB 3 2 Gen2x2 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen2...

Page 49: ...ces to the front audio panel HD_AUDIO1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must sup port HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manua...

Page 50: ...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 CHA_FAN2 WP GND CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4 CHA_FA...

Page 51: ...please connect it to Pin 1 3 CPU Water Pump Fan Connector 4 pin CPU_FAN2 WP see p 7 No 6 This motherboard provides a 4 Pin water cooling CPU fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU water cool...

Page 52: ...48 ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWR1 see p 7 No 10 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 ATXPWR1 12 1 24 13...

Page 53: ...oard 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 Warning Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the gr...

Page 54: ...nnect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation Connecting an ATX 12V 4 pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional For advanced overclockin...

Page 55: ...m 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 SP...

Page 56: ...rwise the cable may be damaged 2 Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply Failure to do so may cause dam ages to mo...

Page 57: ...sable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects Caution Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation otherwise the cable may be damaged VOU...

Page 58: ...e please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components 1 Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the p...

Page 59: ...witches The motherboard has a smart button BIOS Flashback Button allowing users to flash the BIOS BIOS Flashback Button BIOS_FB1 see p 9 No 12 BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS BIOS...

Page 60: ...ee seconds Then the LED starts to blink 8 Wait until the LED stops blinking indicating that BIOS flashing has been completed If the LED light turns solid green this means that the BIOS Flashback is no...

Page 61: ...cker PSC diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU memory VGA or storage is dysfunctional The lights go off if the four mentioned above ar...

Page 62: ...mPCIe and mSATA The Blazing M 2 Socket M2_1 Key M supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 128 Gb s mode Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length...

Page 63: ...remove the M 2 heatsink Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M 2 heatsink before you install a M 2 SSD module Step 4 Align and gently insert the M 2 SSD module into the M 2 sl...

Page 64: ...le and M 2 heatsink 1 2 3 Correct Installation The SSD s PCB is in proper place and the M 2 heatsink can be screwed in Incorrect Installation The SSD s PCB sits between M 2 heatsink and standoff Do no...

Page 65: ...The Hyper M 2 Socket M2_2 Key M supports type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw 1 2 A B Step 2 Depending on the PCB type a...

Page 66: ...t to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard A B A B 20o Step 5 Align and gently insert the M 2 SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 SSD...

Page 67: ...The Hyper M 2 Sockets M2_3 and M2_5 Key M support type 2260 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw 1 2 A B Step 2 Depending on the P...

Page 68: ...install a M 2 SSD module B A Step 4 Move the standoff based on the module type and length The standoff is placed at the nut location B by default Skip Step 4 and 5 and go straight to Step 6 if you ar...

Page 69: ...ith a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module Step 8 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the M 2 heatsink into place...

Page 70: ...M supports type 2242 2260 2280 SATA3 6 0 Gb s PCIe Gen3x2 16 Gb s modes Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw 2 1 3 A B C Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and len...

Page 71: ...the nut to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard A B C A B C 20o Step 5 Align and gently insert the M 2 SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that t...

Page 72: ...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...

Page 73: ...rnia 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 hazardouswa...

Page 74: ...ock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to https www asrock com general about asp cat Responsibility for informa tion disclosure based on regulation require...

Page 75: ...ansmit 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 18 5 1 5 dbm no TPC 21 5 1 5 dbm TPC 5470 5725...

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