Motherboard Pro WS X570-ACE
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................................ vi ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE specifications summary..................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE Motherboard Cables 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Cables Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x VGA Holder (fan is purchased separately) 1 x ACC Activation Key Card Application DVD 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE specifications summary Integrated Graphics in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors Graphics Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI ports Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@ 60Hz Supports HDMI 2.0b with max.
ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE specifications summary 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App - DIGI+ VRM: Digital power design with Dr. MOS - Fan Xpert 4: Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control - TPU - EPU - Turbo App: system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for selected applications.
ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE specifications summary 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports at back panel[blue], 1 port at mid-board) 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors USB - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports at back panel[blue], 1 port at mid-board) AMD X570 chipset: - 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 ports at back panel, 4 type A+ 1 type C) - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports at mid-board) - 4 x USB 2.
ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE specifications summary 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector supporting additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1xM .2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices support, (both SATA & PCIE mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices support, (PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AMD AM4 CPU socket 1-3 3. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-3 4. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and AIO pump fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3, 4-pin AIO_PUMP FAN) 1-3 1-2 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U32G1_12; U32G1_34) 1-3 6. SATA 6Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 1-3 7. Mini-SAS HD connector (U.2) 1-4 8.
AMD AM4 CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. For more details, refer to 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU). DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. For more details, refer to 1.4 System memory. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND AIO_PUMP FAN CHA_FAN1~3 USB 3.
Mini-SAS HD connector (U.2) U.2 The Mini-SAS HD connector allows you to connect a Mini-SAS HD cable to support configurations such as U.2 devices or four SATA devices. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (4-pin PWR_LED) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
Node connector (12-1 pin NODE) The Node connector allows you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. Thermal Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) The Thermal Sensor connector allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) RXD DTR DSR CTS COM AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. SENSE2_RETUR PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Single VGA / PCIe card x16 (PCIe 3.0) N/A N/A x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x2 (PCIe 4.0) N/A PCIe operating mode Dual VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) x8 (PCIe 3.0) N/A x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x2 (PCIe 4.0) N/A Triple VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) x8 (PCIe 3.0) x8 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x2 (PCIe 4.
M.2 sockets (M.2_1(SOCKET3); M.2_2 (SOCKET3)) These sockets allow you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. M.2(SOCKET3) • For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors, the M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • For 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors, the M.2_1 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • For AMD X570 chipset, the M.
1.2.2 1. Rear panel connectors USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. 2. USB 3.
6. 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. • USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: Channel 1-12 Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency.
Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE A 1-13
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Chapter 2: 2 BIOS Information BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.3 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3: 1.
2.1.3 • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: Press ++ simultaneously.
2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Go to the Setup Mode item in the Boot menu. Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press .
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit F
Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen.
2.3 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
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Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.
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