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    change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best
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    if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If 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
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    CE Warning This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
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    to the need for warranty services resulting from an accident during use, misuse, abusive modification, improper installation or improper operation, use under a condition inconsistent with the conditions set forth under the product specifications and the instruction manual(s), an event of natural
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    Module 15 2.4 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 28 2.5 Installing the Motherboard 31 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 32 2.7 Connecting Switches 42 2.10 Dr. Debug 44 2.11 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 50 2.11.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 50 2.11.2 Driver
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    (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 60 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 63 3.1 Installing Drivers 63 3.2 A-Tuning 64 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 64 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 64 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 67 3.3.1 UI Overview 67 3.3.2 Apps 68 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 71
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    4.4.5 Trusted Computing 89 4.4.6 AMD CBS 90 4.4.7 AMD PBS 91 4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 92 4.5 Tools 93 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 94 4.7 Security Screen 96 4.8 Boot Screen 97 4.9 Exit Screen 99
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    may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock X570 AQUA Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock X570 AQUA Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X570 AQUA Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables
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    Layer PCB • 2oz Copper PCB CPU • Supports AMD AM4 socket Ryzen™ 2000 and 3000 series processors • IR Digital PWM • 14 Power Phase design Chipset • AMD X570 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 5000+ (OC)/4933(OC)/4866
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    X570 AQUA AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) • 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE4/PCIE6: single at Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE4); triple at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE4) / Gen4x4 (PCIE6))* AMD . ** This feature is only supported with Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse
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    Purity SoundTM 4 - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) - Pure Power-In - Direct Drive Technology - PCB Isolate Shielding - Impedance Sensing on Line Out port - Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio
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    X570 AQUA Wireless LAN • Intel® 802.11ax WiFi Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax • Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) • Supports WiFi6 802.11ax (2.4Gbps) • 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology • Supports Bluetooth 5.0 + High speed class II • Supports MU-MIMO Rear
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    LED Header is compatible with a regular RGB LED stripe. * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED strips of maximum load of 3A (36W) and length up to 2.5M. • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
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    X570 AQUA BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved
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    1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 BIOS _FB1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) SOCKET AM4 TB_1 USB3_3 TB_2 Top: USB3_4 RJ-45 (I211AT ) Top: RJ-45 (AQUANTIA PCIE3 RoHS PCIE4 PCIE5 M2_1 BIOS ROM CMOS Battery AMD Premium X570 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_3_4 SATA3_1_2
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    -pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 8 AMD FAN LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8) 11 Chassis Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 28 DisplayPort 1.2 Input Connector (DPIN2) X570 AQUA English 9
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    13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_3) 14 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port 15 DisplayPort 1.4 Input 16 HDMI Port 17 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) 18 Antenna Ports 19 BIOS Flashback Button * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED
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    X570 AQUA ** There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for Front Speaker (No. 7) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 5) -V V V Central / Bass (No. 4) --V V Line In (No. 6) ---V **** Please note that the USB3_5_6 do not support USB Keyboard & mouse S3/S4/S5 Wakeup. English 11
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    1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.0. WiFi
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    X570 AQUA WiFi Antenna Installation Guide Step 1 Connect the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. Step 2 Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna
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    it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to
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    2.1 Removing the Water-cooling Module 1 Removing the M.2 Heatsinks X570 AQUA English 15
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    2 Removing the CPU Backplate 16 English
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    X570 AQUA Please unscrew the ten screws from the bottom side of the motherboard to release the backplate and the water-cooling module. The positions are indicated as below. 17 English
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    3 Removing the Water-cooling Module B A AQUA_LED1 AQUA_LED1 Unplug the LED Plug from the motherboard before removing the Water-cooling Module. 18 English
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    Screw Assembly Schematic Front View X570 AQUA 1 1 1 1 English 19
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    Bottom View 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 Screw No. Spec. Screw Specifications Screw Type Screw Screw Locking Position Qty 1 M3*5L Countersunk head Screw 4 For locking M.2 Heatsinks 2 M3*4.5L Flat head Screw 6 For locking MOS and PCH 3 20 M3*8L Flat head Screw 4 For locking CPU
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    X570 AQUA Removing the Protective Films Please make sure to peel the protective films from the heatsinks before assembly. The positions are indicated as below. A. Water-cooling Module MOS CPU Bottom View A B C B. M.2 Heatsink + 10 Gbps LAN X570 Chipset C. M.2 Heatsink 10 Gbps LAN M2_1* M2_2* *
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    Cooling Water Inlet/Outlet Hole Inlet hole thread specification: G1/4 Outlet hole thread specification: G1/4 24mm English 22
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    2.2 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 X570 AQUA 2 English 23
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    3 Please apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the installed CPU to improve heat dissipation. 24 English
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    2.3 Installing the Water-cooling Module 1 Installing the Water-cooling Module A X570 AQUA B AQUA_LED1 AQUA_LED1 25 English
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    2 Installing the CPU Backplate 26 English
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    3 Installing the M.2 Heatsinks X570 AQUA English 27
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    , DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. We suggest that you install the DDR4_B2 first for better DRAM compatibility on 2 DIMMs configuration. AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2
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    SR/DR 1866 SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label X570 AQUA English 29
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    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. 1 2 3 30 English
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    2.5 Installing the Motherboard 1 A B X570 AQUA 2 English 31
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    2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation
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    X570 AQUA Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) Single Graphics Card PCIE1 Gen3x16 Two N/A PCIE6 N/A Gen4x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP) when using multiple graphics cards
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    DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A) on the graphics card. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Port (B) on the motherboard's rear I/O panel. DisplayPort Cable B A DPIN1 For USB Type C Monitor Connection: Input DP_IN1 Output TB_1 DP_IN1 34 TB_1 English
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    X570 AQUA Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN2 Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the internal Mini DisplayPort Port (A) on the graphics card. Then connect the other end of the cable to the onboard DisplayPort Port (B) on the motherboard. * The internal Mini
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    place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.8, No. 17) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power button, reset button
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    SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_A3 SATA3_A1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 English X570 AQUA Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. *To minimize the boot time, use AMD® X570 on this motherboard. This USB 2.0 header can support two
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    There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2 module for supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual
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    X570 AQUA Chassis Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.8, No. 11) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.8, No. 22) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.8, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 4 3 21 This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan
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    12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.8, No. 1) 8 5 4 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.8, No. 2) AMD FAN LED Header (4-pin AMD_FAN_ LED1) (see p.8, No. 8) 1 12V G R B This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug
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    X570 AQUA RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.8, No. 26) Addressable LED Header (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.8, No. cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 74 for further instructions on this header. This motherboard provides a DisplayPort 1.4 Input connector. This connector is used to connect
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    2.9 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear CMOS Button and BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or flash the BIOS. Power Button (PWRBTN) (see p.8, No. 19) Power Power
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    X570 AQUA BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.10, No. 19) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1.
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    2.10 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x31
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    DXE_SB_INIT DXE_SB_SMM_INIT DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT DXE_ACPI_INIT DXE_CSM_INIT DXE_BDS_STARTED DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT X570 AQUA 45 English
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    English 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 46 DXE_SIO_INIT DXE_USB_BEGIN DXE_USB_RESET DXE_USB_DETECT DXE_USB_ENABLE DXE_IDE_BEGIN DXE_IDE_RESET DXE_IDE_DETECT DXE_IDE_ENABLE DXE_SCSI_BEGIN DXE_SCSI_RESET DXE_SCSI_DETECT DXE_SCSI_ENABLE
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    DXE_RESET_SYSTEM DXE_USB_HOTPLUG DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO PEI_RECOVERY_USER PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED PEI_S3_STARTED PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST X570 AQUA 47 English
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    0xE3 0x50 0x53 0x55 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED PEI_CPU_MISMATCH PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE PEI_CPU_ERROR PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE DXE_CPU_ERROR
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    0xD8 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR X570 AQUA English 49
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    2.11 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com
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    X570 AQUA Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_ Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the
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    2.11.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU. For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode Step 1 Double
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    X570 AQUA 2.12 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM methods to enable CrossFireXTM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.12.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready
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    Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 54 English
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    X570 AQUA 2.12.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one PCIE6 slots. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI
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    updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer. Please check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows® system tray. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance
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    X570 AQUA 2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports 2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express module up to
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    C B NUT2 NUT1 58 Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package. Then hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. 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
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    X570 AQUA M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor SanDisk Intel Intel Intel Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung ADATA / 512GB WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 59
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    2.14 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3) supports 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express
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    1 2 1 X570 AQUA Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the M.2 standoff that comes with the package. Then hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that
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    M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor SanDisk Intel Intel Intel Intel Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 62
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    X570 AQUA Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM
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    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
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    OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. X570 AQUA System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 65 English
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    different fan 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" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system
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    X570 AQUA 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can
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    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 intalled it or not. - The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The green "Installed" icon means the app
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    X570 AQUA Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "
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    Upgrading an App You can 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 icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start
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    X570 AQUA 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you 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 Step 2 to see more
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    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 startup. 72 English
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    X570 AQUA 3.4 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to build motherboard components. 1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports
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    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 package. 2. The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/ GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and
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    X570 AQUA ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock RGB LED utility. Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way! Drag the tab to customize your preference. Toggle on/off the RGB LED
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    Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test
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    X570 AQUA 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up
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    4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 78 English
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    the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. X570 AQUA Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following . CPU Frequency and Voltage (VID) Change If this item is set to [Manual], the multiplier and voltage will be set based on user selection. Final result is
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    , a power cycle is needed after selecting [Auto]. Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP DDR4 modules. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate
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    X570 AQUA GFX Core Voltage (Only for processor with integrated graphics) This item allows you to alter the voltage for the GFX Core Voltage. *The adjustable range
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    VDDP Configure the voltage for the VDDP. CPU VDD 1.8 Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8 PROM. PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage Use this to select PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage Use this to select PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
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    X570 AQUA 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Trusted Computing , AMD CBS, AMD PBS and AMD supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support
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    Mode This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is needed after selecting [Auto]. Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled. AMD fTPM Switch Use this to enable or disable
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    4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration X570 AQUA SR-IOV Support Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices. UMA Frame buffer Size (Only for processor with integrated graphics) This item allows you to set
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    WAN Radio Configure the WiFi module's connectivity. BT On/Off Enable/disable the bluetooth. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 86 English
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    4.4.3 Storage Configuration X570 AQUA Onchip SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. English 87
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    for ACPI S3 power saving. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by
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    4.4.5 Trusted Computing X570 AQUA Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 89
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    4.4.6 AMD CBS The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features. 90 English
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    4.4.7 AMD PBS X570 AQUA The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features. English 91
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    4.4.8 AMD Overclocking The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and voltage. 92 English
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    4.5 Tools X570 AQUA RGB LED ASRock Polychrome SYNC allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this tool to securely erase SSD. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. 93 English
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    Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU_FAN1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign
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    X570 AQUA 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 3. Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated. 95 English
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    are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Enable to support Secure Boot. 96 English
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    X570 AQUA 4.8 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast
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    messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable
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    4.9 Exit Screen X570 AQUA Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to save
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    dealer for further information. 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 EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 11-11 6546 AR Nijmegen The
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    FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : X570 AQUA Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15
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    EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) X570 AQUA / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) ‫ ڛ‬EMC
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