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1.2  Specifications

Platform

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ATX Form Factor

CPU

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Supports 9

th

 and 8

th

 Gen Intel® Core

TM

 Processors (Socket 

1151)    

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Digi Power design

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12 Power Phase design

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Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

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Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs

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Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking

Chipset

• 

Intel

®

 Z390

Memory

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Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

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4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

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Supports DDR4 4300+(OC)*/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000 
(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/ 
2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered 
memory

 * Please refer 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)

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Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB

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Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0

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15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

Expansion   
Slot

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3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE6: single 
at x16 (PCIE2); dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4); triple at x8 
(PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4) / x4 (PCIE6))*

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

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3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)

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Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX

TM

, 3-Way CrossFireX

TM

 

and CrossFireX

TM

 

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Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLI

TM

 and SLI

TM

• 

1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module 
and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)

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15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2)

Summary of Contents for Z930 EXTREME4

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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: ...ders and Connectors 21 2 7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 27 2 7 1 Installing Two SLITM Ready Graphics Cards 27 2 7 2 Driver Installation and Setup 29 2 8 CrossFireXTM 3 Way CrossFireXTM and Qua...

Page 5: ...3 2 Apps 45 3 3 3 BIOS Drivers 48 3 3 4 Setting 49 3 5 ASRock Polychrome RGB 50 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 53 4 1 Introduction 53 4 2 EZ Mode 54 4 3 Advanced Mode 55 4 3 1 UEFI Menu Bar 55 4 3 2 Nav...

Page 6: ...figuration 80 4 6 6 ACPI Configuration 81 4 6 7 USB Configuration 83 4 6 8 Trusted Computing 84 4 7 Tools 85 4 8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 87 4 9 Security Screen 90 4 10 Boot Screen 91 4...

Page 7: ...Motherboard ATX Form Factor ASRock Z390 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z390 Extreme4 Support CD 1 x I O Panel Shield 4 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Car...

Page 8: ...se refer 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...

Page 9: ...rts HDMI with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2160 30Hz Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution up to 4K x 2K 4096x2304 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports Aut...

Page 10: ...x D Sub Port 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DisplayPort 1 2 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 1 x USB 3 1 Gen2 Type A Port 10 Gb s ReDriver Supports ESD Protection 1 x USB 3 1 Gen2 Type C Port 10 Gb s ReDriver Supports E...

Page 11: ...COM Port Header 1 x TPM Header 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header 2 x RGB LED Headers Support in total up to 12V 3A 36W LED Strip 1 x Addressable LED Header Supports in total up to 5V 3A 15W LED Strip...

Page 12: ...BIOS Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology ACPI 6 0 Compliant wake up events SMBIOS 2 7 Support CPU Core Cache GT DRAM PCH 1 0V VCCIO VCCST VCCSA VCCPLL CPU Internal PLL GT PLL Ring PLL System Agent...

Page 13: ...cking 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...

Page 14: ...12 13 14 USB_1_2 1 20 USB_3_4 1 19 21 28 30 SATA3_4_5 1 6 5 17 PS2 Keyboard Mouse CMOS Battery PCIE3 M2_1 M2_2 CT2 CT2 CT3 CT3 CT4 CT4 CT5 T B1 1 24 3 USB3_7_8 1 18 16 CPU_FAN1 8 22 1 TPMS1 PCIE5 CT1...

Page 15: ...TA3_4_5 12 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_2_3 13 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_0_1 14 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_A1_A2 15 Performance Mode Easy OC Header PM_OC 16 Chassis Water Pump Fan Connector CHA_FAN3 WP 17 System P...

Page 16: ...orts 3 LAN RJ 45 Port 11 USB 3 1 Gen2 Type A Port USB31_TA_1 4 Central Bass Orange 12 USB 3 1 Gen2 Type C Port USB31_TC_1 5 Rear Speaker Black 13 USB 3 1 Gen1 Ports USB3_34 6 Line In Light Blue 14 HDM...

Page 17: ...nnection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection If you use a 2 channel speaker please connect the speaker s plug into Front Speaker Jack See the table below fo...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...t 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 Othe...

Page 20: ...English 14 4 5 3...

Page 21: ...English 15 Z390 Extreme4 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 22: ...English 16 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N...

Page 23: ...ou force 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 a...

Page 24: ...English 18 1 2 3...

Page 25: ...0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards PCIe Slot Configurations Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is...

Page 26: ...n CMOS includes system setup information 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...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...sfer rate M2_1 SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes If either one of them is in use the others will be disabled M2_2 SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes If either one of them is in use the others will be disab...

Page 29: ...Header 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 see p 8 No 28 This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel J_SENSE OUT2_L 1 MIC_RET PRESENCE GND OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L OUT_RET 1 High Definition Audio su...

Page 30: ...Pin 1 3 CPU Water Pump Fan Connector 4 pin CPU_FAN2 WP see p 8 No 4 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...

Page 31: ...d AIC to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable Please install the Thunderbolt AIC card to PCIE6 default slot Serial Port Header 9 pin COM1 see p 8 No 21 This COM1 header supports a serial p...

Page 32: ...see p 8 No 27 This header is used to connect Addressable LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects Caution Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong...

Page 33: ...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 ready g...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...ew 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 In t...

Page 36: ...ard 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 Make...

Page 37: ...English 31 Z390 Extreme4 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 38: ...Fire 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 PCIE6 slots The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the g...

Page 39: ...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 clic...

Page 40: ...t 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 Step 1 Prepare...

Page 41: ...module 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 Pl...

Page 42: ...ne of them is in use the others 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 Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module The following is an...

Page 43: ...D E 20o A B C D E Step4 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 NUT1 NUT2 D E Step 5 Tighten the sc...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 VSM10...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...ing 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...

Page 48: ...English 42 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 49: ...peeds 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 if y...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...s 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 intalle...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 see m...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...h 49 Z390 Extreme4 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 Windows st...

Page 56: ...ips to the RGB LED Headers RGB_LED1 RGB_LED2 on the motherboard Z390 EXTREME4 1 Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation otherwise the cable may be damaged 2 Before installing or remov...

Page 57: ...e 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 motherboard...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 syste...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 configurati...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...Extreme4 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 your...

Page 64: ...ase note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized GPU overc...

Page 65: ...ghest 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 increa...

Page 66: ...Ratio Offset so the ring and core can run at the same frequency TVB Ratio Clipping This service controls Core frequency reduction caused by high package temperatures for processors that implement the...

Page 67: ...e CPU ratio will be lowered immediately A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance CPU Core Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU core...

Page 68: ...e command Command Rate CR The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued Secondary Timing Write Recovery Time tWR The amount of delay that must elapse...

Page 69: ...h four activates are allowed the same rank CAS Write Latency tCWL Configure CAS Write Latency Third Timing tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval tCKE Configure the period of t...

Page 70: ...nfigure between module write to read delay tWRRD_dd Configure between module write to read delay tWRWR_sg Configure between module write to write delay tWRWR_dg Configure between module write to write...

Page 71: ...t for channel B RFR Delay CH A Configure RFR Delay for Channel A RFR Delay CH B Configure RFR Delay for Channel B ODT Setting ODT WR A1 Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel...

Page 72: ...memory on die termination resistors PARK for channel A2 ODT PARK B1 Configure the memory on die termination resistors PARK for channel B1 ODT PARK B2 Configure the memory on die termination resistors...

Page 73: ...l Slew Rate for better signal Default is 53 Clock Slew Rate Adjust Clock Slew Rate for better signal Default is 53 MRS Setting MRS tCL Configure the tCL for Memory MRS MR0 MRS tWRtRTP Configure the tW...

Page 74: ...PU Core Cache CPU Load Line Calibration CPU Load Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the GPU GT Load Line Calibrat...

Page 75: ...voltage for the VCCPLL Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults Save User UEFI Setup Profile to...

Page 76: ...lect 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 will be s...

Page 77: ...or Cores Select the 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 and C7 all enabled for better...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...64 bit 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 providi...

Page 80: ...rol of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the in...

Page 81: ...t 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 selected the system will start to...

Page 82: ...er 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 A R T S M...

Page 83: ...English 77 Z390 Extreme4 Third Party SATA3 Mode AHCI Supports new features that improve performance...

Page 84: ...derbolt 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 Level This...

Page 85: ...English 79 Z390 Extreme4 Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level Disabled No OS native support Enabled OS Native support only no RTD3...

Page 86: ...lish 80 4 6 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 set this option to Au...

Page 87: ...er 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 Ring In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard...

Page 88: ...English 82 USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse...

Page 89: ...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 XHCI...

Page 90: ...English 84 4 6 8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device...

Page 91: ...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 update...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...uning Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle Fan Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature CPU Fan 1 Set...

Page 94: ...t the value of CPU_FAN2 Step Up CPU_FAN2 Step Down Set the value of CPU_FAN2 Step Down Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assig...

Page 95: ...CHA_FAN3 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 choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperat...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...ard 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 Allow t...

Page 98: ...ssage 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 Module...

Page 99: ...at 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 Priority Fo...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...r 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 City 112 Taiwan R O C ASRock...

Page 102: ...ber 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 followi...

Page 103: ...rhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen The Netherlands Company Address Person responsible for making this declaration Name Surname A V P Position Title August 24 2018 Date P N 15G062119000AK V1 0 EMC Directive...

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