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Z390 Taichi Ultimate

3.2 A-Tuning

A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities.

3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning

A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the
installation, you will find the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-
Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning

There are five sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker,
System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.

Operation Mode

Choose an operation mode for your computer.

Summary of Contents for Z390 Taichi Ultimate

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Page 2: ...ed 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 liabl...

Page 3: ...you require assistance please call ASRock Tel 886 2 28965588 ext 123 Standard International call charges apply The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trade...

Page 4: ...alled 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...

Page 5: ...Memory Modules DIMM 18 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots 20 2 5 Jumpers Setup 21 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2 7 Smart Switches 28 2 8 Dr Debug 29 2 9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guid...

Page 6: ...ng 45 3 3 ASRock Live Update APP Shop 48 3 3 1 UI Overview 48 3 3 2 Apps 49 3 3 3 BIOS Drivers 52 3 3 4 Setting 53 3 4 ASRock Polychrome RGB 54 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 55 4 1 Introduction 57 4 2...

Page 7: ...Super IO Configuration 85 4 6 6 ACPI Configuration 86 4 6 7 USB Configuration 87 4 6 8 Trusted Computing 88 4 7 Tools 89 4 8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 91 4 9 Security Screen 96 4 10 Boo...

Page 8: ...orm Factor ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate Support CD 4 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Optional 1 x ASRock WiF...

Page 9: ...to Memory Support List on ASRock s website for more information http www asrock com Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules operate in non ECC mode Max capacity of system memory 64GB Supports Intel Extreme...

Page 10: ...nd DisplayPort 1 2 ports by independent display controllers Supports HDMI 1 4 with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2160 30Hz Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2304 60Hz...

Page 11: ...ows 10 RS2 and above Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE Wireless LAN Intel 802 11ac WiFi Module Supports IEEE 802 11a b g n ac Supports Dual Band 2 4 5 GHz Supports high speed wir...

Page 12: ...be disabled M2_3 SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes If either one of them is in use the others will be disabled 1 x Ultra M 2 Socket M2_1 support M Key type 2230 2242 2260 2280 M 2 SATA3 6 0 Gb s module...

Page 13: ...tor 5 pin 2 x USB 2 0 Headers Support 3 USB 2 0 ports Intel Z390 Supports ESD Protection 2 x USB 3 1 Gen1 Headers Support 4 USB 3 1 Gen1 ports ASMedia ASM1074 hub Supports ESD Protection 1 x Front Pan...

Page 14: ...CPU Cold Bug Killer OS Microsoft Windows 10 64 bit Certifica tions FCC CE ErP EuP ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking in...

Page 15: ...tery TB1 1 CPU_FAN1 1 TPMS1 1 M2_WIFI1 HDMI1 DISPLAYI_1 Dr Debug BIOS_A1 BIOS_B1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS ROM BIOS_B_LED1 BIOS ROM PM_OC 1 CHA_FAN1 WP Ultra M 2 PCIe Gen3 x4 RoHS SATA3_2_3 SATA3_4_5 SATA3_A1_...

Page 16: ...ors SATA3_0_1 14 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_2_3 15 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_4_5 16 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_A1_A2 17 Reset Button with LED RSTBTN1 18 Power Button with LED PWRBTN1 19 Performance Mode Easy OC...

Page 17: ...6 19 2 7 6 9 8 5 18 14 4 15 3 No Description No Description 1 PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port 11 Optical SPDIF Out Port 2 DisplayPort 1 2 12 USB 3 1 Gen2 Type A Port USB31_TA_3 3 10G LAN RJ 45 Port AQUANTIA...

Page 18: ...ker No 7 Central Bass No 6 Line In No 8 2 V 4 V V 6 V V V 8 V V V V There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Sta...

Page 19: ...Fi 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...

Page 20: ...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 Als...

Page 21: ...e 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 t...

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Page 23: ...English 16 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...

Page 24: ...English 17 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N...

Page 25: ...e the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated Populated Populated 1 For dual channel configuration you always n...

Page 26: ...English 19 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 1 2 3...

Page 27: ...xpress x4 lane width graphics cards PCIe Slot Configurations For a better thermal environment please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard s chassis fan connector CHA_FAN1 6 WP when using multiple...

Page 28: ...lows you to clear the data in CMOS The 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...

Page 29: ...ect 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...

Page 30: ...a cables for internal storage devices with up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate M2_1 SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes If either one of them is in use the others will be disabled If M2_2 is occupied by a S...

Page 31: ...for connecting a USB 3 1 Gen2 module for additional USB 3 1 Gen2 ports Front Panel Audio Header 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 see p 8 No 32 This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel DUMMY...

Page 32: ...Pin CPU fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 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 m...

Page 33: ...a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 ATX 12V Power Connector 4 pin ATX12V2 see p 8 No 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector The power supply plug fits int...

Page 34: ...be damaged Please refer to page 54 for further instructions on this header Addressable LED Header 3 pin ADDR_LED1 see p 8 No 31 This header is used to connect Addressable LED extension cable which al...

Page 35: ...wer Button allows users to quickly turn on off the system Reset Button RSTBTN1 see p 8 No 17 Reset Button allows users to quickly reset the system Clear CMOS Button CLRBTN1 see p 10 No 19 Clear CMOS B...

Page 36: ...ing 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 modules 61...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...ake 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 SLITM read...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 tray Step 2 I...

Page 41: ...card you purchase not 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 Mak...

Page 42: ...English 35 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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 43: ...sFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots and use the other CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the...

Page 44: ...and Setup 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...

Page 45: ...Gb s module and M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s M2_1 SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes If either one of them is in use the others will be disabled If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA type M 2 de...

Page 46: ...by hand B C D E 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 Step 5 Gently insert the M 2 NGFF SSD mod...

Page 47: ...and M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s M2_3 SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes If either one of them is in use the others will be disabled Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M...

Page 48: ...tsink Step 4 Gently insert the M 2 NGFF SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 NGFF SSD module only fits in one orientation Step 5 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the...

Page 49: ...A3 SM2280S3 Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000 480G Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3 480G OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400 M2280 512G NVME PATRIOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX 128M8PeG Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX 1T...

Page 50: ...TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 Transcend SATA3 TS256GMTS400 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS600 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800 V Color SATA3 VLM100 120G 2280B RD V Color SATA3 VLM100 240G 2280RGB V Color SATA3 V...

Page 51: ...computer If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will b...

Page 52: ...Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update APP Shop After the installation you will find the icon A Tuning on your desktop Double click the A Tuning icon A Tuning main menu will pop up 3 2 2 Usi...

Page 53: ...English 46 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 54: ...an speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met Settings Configure ASRock A Tuning Click to select Auto run at Windows Startup...

Page 55: ...te APP 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...

Page 56: ...ears 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 already inta...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...ade 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 icon to s...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...3 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 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 on Window...

Page 61: ...ED strips to the RGB LED Headers RGB_LED1 RGB_LED2 on the motherboard RGB_LED1 1 Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation otherwise the cable may be damaged 2 Before installing or remo...

Page 62: ...wise 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 mot...

Page 63: ...me RGB 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 mot...

Page 64: ...er On Self Test POST will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST restart the system by pressing Ctl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the sy...

Page 65: ...You can check the most crucial information of your system such as CPU speed DRAM frequency SATA information fan speed etc Press F6 or click the Advanced Mode button at the upper right corner of the sc...

Page 66: ...per right corner of the screen 4 3 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configur...

Page 67: ...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 top of the sc...

Page 68: ...chi Ultimate 4 4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items Press F5 to add remove...

Page 69: ...nly when your CPU supports this function This option appears only when you adopt K Series CPU Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting Please no...

Page 70: ...ighest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously Disable to reduce power consumption CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the CPU Ratio will incre...

Page 71: ...the CPU V F curves This is ideal for BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides Ring to Core Ratio Offset Disable Ring to Core Ratio Offset so the ring and core can run at the same fre quency Intel Speed...

Page 72: ...and save power while a higher limit may improve performance GT Current Limit Configure the current limit of the GT slice A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may impr...

Page 73: ...f clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row RAS Active Time tRAS The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the pre...

Page 74: ...er of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre charge command to the same rank Four Activate Window tFAW The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank CAS Write...

Page 75: ...write delay tWRRD_sg Configure between module write to read delay tWRRD_dg Configure between module write to read delay tWRRD_dr Configure between module write to read delay tWRRD_dd Configure betwee...

Page 76: ...cy for channel A IO L CH B Configure IO latency for channel B IO L Offset CH A Configure IO latency offset for channel A IO L Offset CH B Configure IO latency offset for channel B RFR Delay CH A Confi...

Page 77: ...o Manual settings The default is Auto ODT PARK A1 Configure the memory on die termination resistors PARK for channel A1 ODT PARK A2 Configure the memory on die termination resistors PARK for channel A...

Page 78: ...ew Rate for better signal Default is 59 Command Slew Rate Adjust Command Slew Rate for better signal Default is 53 for IN 89 for 2N Contorl Slew Rate Adjust Control Slew Rate for better signal Default...

Page 79: ...skip DRAM memory training for booting faster Voltage Configuration CPU Core Cache Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Core Cache CPU Load Line Calibration CPU Load Line Calibration helps prevent...

Page 80: ...Voltage Cold Bug Killer Voltage Recommended to set for Ln2 benching It will solve most of CPU cold bug CLK VDD Voltage Configure the voltage for the CLK VDD DMI Voltage Configure the voltage for the...

Page 81: ...eps will help CPU PLL to lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling For example 1 020V 1 125V will be proper value Bu the voltage level will be different on each processor User has to...

Page 82: ...p Style Select the default mode when entering the UEFI setup utility Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility Full HD UEFI When Auto is selected the resolution...

Page 83: ...number of cores to enable in each processor package CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving It is recommended to keep C3 C6 C7 and C10 all enabled for better power saving En...

Page 84: ...g Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions so that one computer system can functio...

Page 85: ...PCI decoding VT d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability and providing addi...

Page 86: ...ables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up IGPU Multi Monitor Select disab...

Page 87: ...igure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down Restore on AC Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure If Power Off is selected the power will remain off when the...

Page 88: ...e Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power It is only supported by AHCI mode Hard Disk S M...

Page 89: ...English 82 Third Party SATA3 Mode AHCI Supports new features that improve performance...

Page 90: ...erbolt Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Security...

Page 91: ...English 84 Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level Disabled No OS native support Enabled OS Native support only no RTD3...

Page 92: ...English 85 Z390 Taichi Ultimate 4 6 5 Super IO Configuration PS2 Y Cable Enable the PS2 Y Cable or set this option to Auto...

Page 93: ...s Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN I219 LAN Power On Allow the system to be waked up by I219 LAN RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by t...

Page 94: ...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 Windows Linux operating systems only XH...

Page 95: ...English 88 4 6 8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device...

Page 96: ...ing the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to up...

Page 97: ...load the UEFI firmware This motherboard has two BIOS chips an active BIOS BIOS_A and a backup BIOS BIOS_B which enhances the safety and stability of your system Use Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate a w...

Page 98: ...Duty Cycle Fan Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode f...

Page 99: ...tep Down CHA_FAN1 W_Pump Switch Select Chassis Fan 1 or Water Pump mode Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 1 Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan...

Page 100: ...own CHA_FAN3 W_Pump Switch Select Chassis Fan 3 or Water Pump mode Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3 Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3 or...

Page 101: ...rol Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 5 Chassis Fan 5 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 5 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each...

Page 102: ...ect a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 6 Chassis Fan 6 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 6 Step Up Chassis Fan 6 Step Down Set the value of Chassis Fan 6 Step Down Over Temperature Protection...

Page 103: ...change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password User Password Set or change the password for the user account Users are unable to change the settin...

Page 104: ...cs card Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows Boot From Onboard LAN All...

Page 105: ...Message If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings CSM Compatibility Support Module CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Modu...

Page 106: ...e that 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 Other PCI Device ROM Priorit...

Page 107: ...n 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 messag...

Page 108: ...For technical questions please submit a support request form at https event asrock com tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jhongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei City 112 Taiwan R O C ASRock E...

Page 109: ...Conforms to the following specifications FCCPart15 SubpartB Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following...

Page 110: ...dress Person responsible for making this declaration Name Surname A V P Position Title August 24 2018 Date P N 15G062117002AK V1 2 EMC Directive 2014 30 EU from April 20th 2016 EN 55022 2010 AC 2011 C...

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