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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide 22 2.7.
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 36 3.3.4 Setting 37 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 38 4.1 Introduction 38 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 38 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 4.2 Main Screen 40 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 4.4 Advanced Screen 46 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 47 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 49 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 50 4.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 53 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 54 4.4.7 USB Configuration 56 4.5 Tools 57 4.
970A-G/3.1 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 970A-G/3.1 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities.
1.2 Specifications English 2 Platform • ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design CPU • Supports Socket AM3+ processors TM • Supports Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors • Supports 8-Core CPU • Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) • Digi Power design • 8 + 2 Power Phase design • Supports CPU up to 220W • Supports AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet Technology • FSB 2400 MHz (4.
970A-G/3.1 Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio Support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Supports DTS Connect LAN • • • • • Rear Panel I/O • • • • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s Realtek RTL8111GR Supports Wake-On-WAN Supports Wake-On-LAN Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports LAN Cable Detection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.
* If PCIE4 is occupied, M2_1 will be disabled. * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit • • • • • • • • BIOS Feature • • • • • • Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust fan speed by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.
970A-G/3.1 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.
1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CHA_FAN4 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 Center: FRONT Top: LINE IN Bottom: MIC IN Top: Central/Bass Bottom: Optical SPDIF Center: REAR SPK FSB800 CHA_FAN1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 Top: RJ-45 B: USB1 AMD 970/990FX Chipset USB3_2_3 PCIE1 DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 3.1 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FSB800 SOCKET AM3b USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.
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1.4 I/O Panel 1 14 English 8 13 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 No. Description No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 3.1 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 10 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1) 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.1 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_0_1) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 USB 2.
970A-G/3.1 * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Off Orange Green 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into 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 motherboard components.
970A-G/3.1 2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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970A-G/3.1 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink English After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector.
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed. 3.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is 1 PCI slot and 4 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 of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. PCI slot: The PCI1 slot is used to install expansion cards that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.
970A-G/3.1 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 18) Default Clear CMOS English CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT 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.6, No. 20) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below.
970A-G/3.1 Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate the system’s power status. 1 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_4_5) (see p.6, No. 22) (9-pin USB_6_7) (see p.6, No. 21) SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_4 Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 15) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 14) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA3_5: see p.6, No. 13) SATA3_5 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ USB_PWR PP+ 1 USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB3_2_3) (see p.6, No.
Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 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 manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2.
970A-G/3.1 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 3) ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 23) 2 3 4 FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.
2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are supported with Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8.1 32bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit OS. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2.
970A-G/3.1 Step 3 English Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot.
2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.
970A-G/3.1 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 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. The M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen 2 x4 (20 Gb/s). Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module. Step 2 E D C Uninstall the screw knob and the standoff counterclockwise for later use.
Step 4 Hand tighten the standoff into the desired NUT on the motherboard. E D C A B Step 5 C E A l ig n a nd gent ly i nser t t he 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. A B D C B A Step 6 Tighten the screw knob to secure the module into place. E D NUT2 NUT1 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G English For the latest updates of M.
970A-G/3.1 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 drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file “ASRSETUP.
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 “ATuning“ icon, F-Stream main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning, Tech Service and Settings.
970A-G/3.1 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info English View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
970A-G/3.1 Settings English 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.
3.3 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.3.
970A-G/3.1 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears 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 intalled it or not. - The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge.
Step 3 to start downloading. If you want to install the app, click on the red icon Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. English To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps. 34 .
970A-G/3.1 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 to start upgrading.
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 Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. English 36 to see more details.
970A-G/3.1 3.3.4 Setting English In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup.
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 routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
970A-G/3.1 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 or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.
4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.
970A-G/3.1 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. OC Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your components and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost.
970A-G/3.1 CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU NB Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of CPU NB voltage.
DRAM Timing Control DRAM Slot Use this item to view SPD data. DRAM Timing Control Use this item to control DRAM timing. Power Down Enable Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. The default value is [Auto].
970A-G/3.1 CPU Voltage Offset Configure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU. NB Voltage Use this to select NB Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. HT Voltage Use this to select HT Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU VDDA Voltage Use this to select CPU VDDA Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE VDDA Voltage Use this to select PCIE VDDA Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. SB Voltage English Use this to select SB Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
970A-G/3.1 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies.
CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto].
970A-G/3.1 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. IOMMU English Use this to enable or disable IOMMU. The default value of this feature is [Disabled].
4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is on.
970A-G/3.1 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_4 or SATA3_5 port. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM English Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. The default value of this option is [Disabled].
If you want to build RAID on SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 ports, please disable this item. Aggressive Link Power Management 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.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability.
970A-G/3.1 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address English Select the address of the Serial port.
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system stability. ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure.
970A-G/3.1 Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals. 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 Phy Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB Phy. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller. USB Mouse Power On English Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.
4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 2.0 ports. Etron USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the Etron USB 3.0 ports. ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller Enable or disable all the ASMedia USB 3.1 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 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.
970A-G/3.1 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
required drivers automatically. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function.
970A-G/3.1 Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default English Load previously saved user defaults.
4.6 Hardware Health Event 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 Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode].
970A-G/3.1 4.7 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 Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1 / 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings. Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings.
970A-G/3.1 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1 / 8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.
4.8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has 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 change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
970A-G/3.1 4.9 Exit Screen 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 changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.
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