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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide 25 2.7.
3.3.1 UI Overview 36 3.3.2 Apps 37 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 40 3.3.4 Setting 41 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 42 4.1 Introduction 42 4.2 EZ Mode 43 4.3 Advanced Mode 44 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 44 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 45 4.4 Main Screen 46 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 47 4.6 Advanced Screen 58 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 59 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 61 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 64 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 66 4.6.5 Super IO Configuration 67 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 68 4.6.
4.10 Boot Screen 79 4.
Z390 Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z390 Pro4 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 documentation, 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 9th and 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket 1151) • Digi Power design • 10 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.
Z390 Pro4 Graphics * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics • DirectX 12 • HWAEncode/Decode: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8-bit, HEVC/H.
Rear Panel I/O Storage English 4 • 2 x Antenna Ports • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA3 6.
Z390 Pro4 • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. * CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
* 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 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 risk and expense.
Z390 Pro4 1.3 Motherboard Layout 2 1 4 3 5 Antenna Port PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Top: RJ-45 ATXPWR1 DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) 6 CHA_FAN2/WP Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 AMD CROSSFIRE USB 3.1 Gen2 CT1 CT2 CT3 M2_1 Center: FRONT Top: LINE IN Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 USB3_3_4 USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) HDMI1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) VGA1 DVI1 USB 3.1 Gen2 T:USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 USB 3.
No. Description English 8 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.
Z390 Pro4 1.4 I/O Panel 13 1 2 12 11 10 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 No. Description No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 2 D-Sub Port 9 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1) 3 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 10 HDMI Port 4 LAN RJ-45 Port* 11 DVI-D Port 5 Line In (Light Blue)** 12 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) 6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 13 Antenna Ports 7 Microphone (Pink)** * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.
** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Please set Speaker Configuration to “7.1 Speaker”in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Function of the Audio Ports in 7.
Z390 Pro4 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. English • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components.
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, 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. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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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.
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) 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) DDR4 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 Express Slots) There are 5 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. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.
Z390 Pro4 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 (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 24) Default Clear CMOS English CLRMOS1 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.7, No. 15) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below.
Z390 Pro4 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 12) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.7, No. 7) (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.7, No. 18) Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTX- IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_D- GND IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D+ Dummy There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.1 Gen1 header can support two ports.
Z390 Pro4 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND 1 2 3 4 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 6) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 22) 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.
Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 25) English 24 1 Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to this connector via the GPIO cable.
Z390 Pro4 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD’s website: www.amd.com 3.
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 PCIE2 slot.
Z390 Pro4 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.
2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) 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 and mSATA. 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. Before you install Intel® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be sure to turn off the AC power.
Z390 Pro4 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. A A 20o 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.
2.9 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 Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw.
Z390 Pro4 Step 3 C B A Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Step 5 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. A A 20o English D Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default.
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.
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Z390 Pro4 2.10 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 Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. Installing the M.
Step 3 E D C Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand. A B Step 4 E D C 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 Step 5 English 36 E D C B A E D C B A Gently insert the M.
Z390 Pro4 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.
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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.
Z390 Pro4 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, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are five sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.
OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
Z390 Pro4 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. 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 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 optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Double-click utility.
Z390 Pro4 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 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can fi nd 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. 46 .
Z390 Pro4 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 fi nd 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 48 to see more details.
Z390 Pro4 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 Live Update & 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.
Z390 Pro4 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status. You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. Press or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen to switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options.
4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, press or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen. 4.3.
Z390 Pro4 4.3.2 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.
4.4 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 favorite items.
Z390 Pro4 4.5 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. Advanced Turbo You can use this option to increase your system performance. This option appears only when your CPU supports this function. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU.
CPU Configuration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest 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 increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio.
Z390 Pro4 Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts.
a row of memory and accessing columns within it. Row Precharge: The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued.
Z390 Pro4 Four Activate Window (tFAW) The time window in which 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 time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. Turn Around Timing tRDRD_sg Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dg Configure between module read to read delay.
tWRRD_sg Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dg Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dr Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dd Configure between module write to read delay. tWRWR_sg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dr Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dd Configure between module write to write delay.
Z390 Pro4 IOL (CH B) Configure IO latency for channel B. IOL Offset (CH A) Configure IO latency offset for channel A. IOL Offset (CH B) Configure IO latency offset 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. ODT WR (A2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR. ODT WR (B1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR.
ODT PARK (A1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK. ODT PARK (A2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK. ODT PARK (B1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK. ODT PARK (B2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK. COMP Setting RCOMP0: DQ ODT (Read) Default is 121. RCOMP1: DQ /CLK Ron (Drive Strength) Default is 75. RCOMP2: CMD /CTL Ron (Drive Strength) Default is 100. DQ ODT Driving Adjust ODT Driving for better signal.
Z390 Pro4 Command Slew Rate Adjust Command Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53 for IN. 89 for 2N. Control Slew Rate Adjust Control Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53. Clock Slew Rate Adjust Clock Slew Rate for better signal. Default is 53. Dll Bandwidth 0 Configure Dll Bandwidth 0 (1067 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated memory controller. Dll Bandwidth 1 Configure Dll Bandwidth 1 (1333 MHz) to maximize the performance of intergrated memory controller.
Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Enable/Disable ASRock Timing Optimization. When enabled, the memory timing will use ASRock optimized value. Realtime Memory Timing Enable/Disable realtime memory timings. When enabled, the system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after MRC_DONE. Command Tristate Use this item to enable or disable Command Tristate support. Exit On Failure Enable/Disable Exit On Failure for MRC training steps.
Z390 Pro4 DRAM Activating Power Supply Configure the voltage for the DRAM Activating Power Supply. PCH +1.0 Voltage Configure the chipset voltage (1.0V). VCCIO Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCIO. VCCST Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCST. VCCSA Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCSA. 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.
4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunderbolt, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. UEFI Configuration UEFI Setup Style Select the default mode when entering the UEFI setup utility.
Z390 Pro4 4.6.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Active Processor 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 power saving.
CPU C10 State Support Enable C10 sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CFG Lock This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.
Z390 Pro4 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 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 providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.
PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link.
Z390 Pro4 Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. Restore on AC/Power Loss English 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 boot up when the power recovers.
4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. Intel 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 periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI mode. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.
Z390 Pro4 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP.
Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. Disabled: No OS native support. Enabled: OS Native support only. no RTD3.
Z390 Pro4 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 English Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
4.6.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. I219 LAN Power On Allow the system to be waked up by I219 LAN. Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.
Z390 Pro4 USB Mouse Power On English Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.
4.6.7 USB Configuration 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. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
Z390 Pro4 4.6.8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support English Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
4.7 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
Z390 Pro4 Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server English Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.
4.8 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. Fan Tuning 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.
Z390 Pro4 Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode Select DC/PWM mode for Chassis Fan 1. Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1. Chassis Fan 1 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Up. Chassis Fan 1 Step Down Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Down. CHA_FAN2 / W_PUMP Switch Switch CHA_FAN2 / W_PUMP header function.
Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Chassis Fan 3 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 3 Step Up.
Z390 Pro4 4.9 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.
4.10 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. The VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows.
Z390 Pro4 Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. 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 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 Module.
Launch Storage 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. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. Other PCI Device ROM Priority For PCI devices other than Network. Mass storage or Video defines which OpROMto launch.
Z390 Pro4 4.11 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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