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Step 3

Gently insert the WiFi/BT module  
or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/
BT) into the M.2 slot.  Please be 
aware that the module only fits in one 
orientation.

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Step 4

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

Summary of Contents for Z390M-STX MXM

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Page 2: ...nterference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Prac...

Page 3: ...reasonably foreseeable loss or damage caused by our goods You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to...

Page 4: ...ry Modules SO DIMM 20 2 4 Installing Mobile PCI Express Module MXM 22 2 5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 32 2 6 M 2 WiFi BT Module and Intel CNVi Integrated WiFi BT Installation Guide 35 2 7 M 2_SSD N...

Page 5: ...6 Advanced Screen 63 4 6 1 CPU Configuration 64 4 6 2 Chipset Configuration 66 4 6 3 Storage Configuration 69 4 6 4 ACPI Configuration 70 4 6 5 USB Configuration 71 4 6 6 Trusted Computing 72 4 7 Tool...

Page 6: ...de of the BIOS setup 1 1 Package Contents Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM Motherboard Micro STX Form Factor Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM Quick Installation Guide Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM Support CD 1 x...

Page 7: ...el Z390 for Z390M STX MXM Intel B360 for B360M STX MXM Memory Z390M STX MXM Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology 2 x DDR4 SO DIMM Slots Supports DDR4 3200 OC 2933 OC 2800 OC 2666 2400 2133 non ECC un b...

Page 8: ...BR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Port Compliant HDMI monitor is required Supports HDCP with HDMI Port Supports 4K Ultra HD UHD playback with HDMI Port External Graphics Supports HDMI with max resoluti...

Page 9: ...Full Spike Protection 2 x USB 2 0 Ports Supports ESD Protection Full Spike Protection Storage Z390M STX MXM 2 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s with Power Connectors support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Ra...

Page 10: ...upports ESD Protection BIOS Feature AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support ACPI 6 0 Compliant wake up events SMBIOS 2 7 Support DRAM Voltage VCORE Multi adjustment Hardware Monitor Temperat...

Page 11: ...TN Mic In USB 3 1 Gen2 USB_10 USB 3 1 Gen2 USB_1 Headphone Headset DDR4_A1 DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1 DC Jack Super I O BIOS ROM CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 USB_4_5 1 CLRCMOS1 MXM1 GPU_FAN1 11 HDMI DP_1 DP2 USB 3 1 Gen2 T...

Page 12: ...English 7 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 13 SATA2 CMOS Battery 12 SATA1 M2_2 M2_3 M2_1 M2_4 CT2 CT3 CT1 CT2 CT1 CT2 CT1 CT1 Intel Chipset CLRCMOS2 14 Bottom View...

Page 13: ...AN2 4 USB 2 0 Header USB_2_3 5 USB 2 0 Header USB_4_5 6 System Panel Header PANEL1 7 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer Header SPEAKER1 8 RGB LED Header RGB_LED1 9 Addressable LED Header ADDR_LED1 10 Clear CMO...

Page 14: ...Mic In Headphone Headset DDR4_A1 DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1 DC Jack Super I O BIOS ROM CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 USB_4_5 1 CLRCMOS1 MXM1 GPU_FAN1 10 HDMI DP_1 DP2 USB 2 0 T USB6 B USB7 HDMI1 LAN1 9 B360M STX MXM RGB_LE...

Page 15: ...English 10 12 SATA2 CMOS Battery 11 SATA1 M2_2 M2_3 M2_1 M2_4 CT2 CT3 CT1 CT2 CT1 CT2 CT1 CT1 Intel Chipset CLRCMOS2 13...

Page 16: ...DDR4_B1 3 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 4 USB 2 0 Header USB_2_3 5 USB 2 0 Header USB_4_5 6 System Panel Header PANEL1 7 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer Header SPEAKER1 8 RGB LED Header RGB_LED1 9 Clear CMOS P...

Page 17: ...English 12 1 4 Front Panel No Description No Description 1 Headphone Headset Jack AUDIO1 3 USB 3 1 Gen1 Type C Port USB_10 2 USB 3 1 Gen2 Type A Port USB_1 4 Microphone Input AUDIO2 1 2 3 4...

Page 18: ...DP2 3 HDMI Port HDMI1 8 DisplayPort DP_1 4 USB 3 1 Gen1 Ports USB_8_9 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...

Page 19: ...DisplayPort DP_1 4 USB 3 1 Gen1 Ports USB_8_9 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 Status Description Statu...

Page 20: ...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 car...

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...

Page 22: ...English 17 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 4 5 3...

Page 23: ...English 18 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 19 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N...

Page 25: ...slots The SO DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the SO DIMM if you force the SO DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation It is not allo...

Page 26: ...English 21 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 1 2 3...

Page 27: ...English 22 2 4 Installing Mobile PCI Express Module MXM This motherboard provides a Mobile PCI Express Module MXM Slot Installing a Type A MXM Card 70mm 1 2 GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1...

Page 28: ...English 23 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 3 4 5 GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1...

Page 29: ...English 24 5 G P U _F A N 1...

Page 30: ...English 25 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1 1 2 Installing a Type B MXM Card 105mm...

Page 31: ...English 26 GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1 3 4...

Page 32: ...English 27 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM G P U _ FA N 1 5...

Page 33: ...English 28 Installing a Type B MXM Card 105mm 113mm 1 2 7 6mm 7 6mm 5mm 5mm...

Page 34: ...English 29 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 3 4 5 GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1...

Page 35: ...English 30 5 6 7 GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1 GPU_FAN1...

Page 36: ...English 31 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 7 GPU_FAN1 G P U _ FA N 1...

Page 37: ...SET Reset Button Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel Press the reset button to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power L...

Page 38: ...d 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer Header 4 pin SPEAKER1 see p 6 or p 9 No 7 Please connect the chassis speaker to this header CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 see p 6 or p 9 No 1 4 pin CPU_FAN2 see p 6 or...

Page 39: ...two headers Addressable LED Header 3 pin ADDR_LED1 see p 6 No 9 for Z390M STX MXM only This header is used to connect Addressable LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lig...

Page 40: ...The M 2 Socket Key E supports type 2230 WiFi BT module and Intel CNVi Integrated WiFi BT The M 2 socket does not support SATA M 2 SSDs Installing the WiFi BT module or Intel CNVi Integrated WiFi BT S...

Page 41: ...or Intel CNVi Integrated WiFi BT into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation A Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do...

Page 42: ...Gb s B360M STX MXM The Ultra M 2 Socket M2_1 supports M Key type 2260 2280 M 2 SATA3 6 0 Gb s module and M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s The M 2 Socket M2_3 supports type 2260 2280 M 2 S...

Page 43: ...ep 5 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 A B 20o Step 6 Align and gently insert the M 2 NGFF SSD mo...

Page 44: ...SSDPEKKF512G7 Kingston SATA3 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 128M...

Page 45: ...600 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800 V Color SATA3 VLM100 120G 2280B RD V Color SATA3 VLM100 240G 2280RGB V Color SATA3 VSM100 240G 2280 V Color SATA3 VLM100 240G 2280B RD WD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B 00AS40 WD S...

Page 46: ...CIe and mSATA The Ultra M 2 Socket M2_2 supports 2242 2260 2280 M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2_SSD NGFF module and the screw 2 1 3...

Page 47: ...u 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 location...

Page 48: ...English 43 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 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 module...

Page 49: ...ngston 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 1TM8PeG Plextor...

Page 50: ...00 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS600 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800 V Color SATA3 VLM100 120G 2280B RD V Color SATA3 VLM100 240G 2280RGB V Color SATA3 VSM100 240G 2280 V Color SATA3 VLM100 240G 2280B RD WD S...

Page 51: ...your RGB LED strip to the RGB LED Header RGB_LED1 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 your...

Page 52: ...therwise 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 damages to...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...Power 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 th...

Page 55: ...tatus 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...

Page 56: ...e upper 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 conf...

Page 57: ...vigation 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 screen END Go to the bott...

Page 58: ...MXM B360M STX MXM 4 4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items Press F5 to add remov...

Page 59: ...tion is suggested for BCLK overclocking FCLK Frequency Configure the FCLK Frequency AVX Ratio Offset AVX Ratio Offset specifies a negative offset from the CPU Ratio for AVX workloads AVX is a more str...

Page 60: ...e Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable Disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P sates Long Duration Power Limit Configu...

Page 61: ...elect Auto for optimized settings DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically Primary Timing CAS Late...

Page 62: ...ivated in different banks of the same rank RAS to RAS Delay tRRD_S The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank Write to Read Delay tWTR_L The number of clocks b...

Page 63: ...ay tRDRD_dg Configure between module read to read delay tRDRD_dr Configure between module read to read delay tRDRD_dd Configure between module read to read delay tRDWR_sg Configure between module read...

Page 64: ...to write delay tWRWR_dd Configure between module write to write delay Round Trip Timing RTL Init Value Configure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training IOL Init Value Configure...

Page 65: ...ODT NOM A1 Use this to change ODT CH A1 Auto Manual settings The default is Auto ODT NOM B1 Use this to change ODT CH B1 Auto Manual settings The default is Auto ODT PARK A1 Configure the memory on di...

Page 66: ...figure the tCL for Memory MRS MR0 MRS tWRtRTP Configure the tWRtRTP for Memory MRS MRC MRS tCWL Configure the tCWL for Memory MRS MR2 MRS tCCD_L Configure the tCL for Memory MRS MR6 Advanced Setting T...

Page 67: ...load DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto PCH 1 0 Voltage Configure the chipset voltage 1 0V VCCST Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCST VCCSA Voltage Confi...

Page 68: ...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 will be set to 19...

Page 69: ...sor package CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving It is recommended to keep C3 C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal ther...

Page 70: ...ssor Enable for better performance Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line Enable for better performance Softw...

Page 71: ...machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability and providing additional levels of manageability security isolation and I O performance PCIE1 Link Speed...

Page 72: ...times Inte R Ethernet Connection I219 V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller Intel I219V Onboard HD Audio Enable disable onboard HD audio Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio...

Page 73: ...ing 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 power recovers If Power On is selec...

Page 74: ...ntel RST Premium RAID Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during...

Page 75: ...wer On Allow the system to be waked up by I219 LAN RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system USB Key...

Page 76: ...English 71 Z390M STX MXM B360M STX MXM 4 6 5 USB Configuration XHCI Hand off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand off support The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver...

Page 77: ...English 72 4 6 6 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device...

Page 78: ...ol to securely erase SSD Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI Internet Flash DHCP Auto IP Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates...

Page 79: ...onfiguration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to downloa...

Page 80: ...for CPU Fans 1 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature CPU Fan1 WP Switch Select CPU or Water Pump mode CPU Fan 1 Control Mode Select PWM...

Page 81: ...AN1 or choose Customize to set 5 GPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures...

Page 82: ...s authority to 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 cha...

Page 83: ...ra 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 Allow the system to be waked up b...

Page 84: ...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 Modul...

Page 85: ...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...

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