ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E User Manual
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Version 1.0 Published January 2021 Copyright©2021 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 3
in, and licensed in accordance with, an enclosed license.txt file or other text or file. (e) Intel has no obligation to provide any support, technical assistance or updates for the Software. OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHTS. Title to all copies of the Software remains with Intel or its - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 4
ES OF ANY KIND WHETHER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. LICENSE TO USE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS. This Agreement does NOT obligate Licensee to provide Intel with comments or suggestions regarding the Software. However, if Licensee - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 5
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 6
) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 24 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.7 Post Status Checker 31 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 32 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 7
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 46 3.1 Installing Drivers 46 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 47 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 47 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 47 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 50 3.3.1 UI Overview 50 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 8
4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 85 4.6.5 Super IO Configuration 86 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 87 4.6.7 USB Configuration 88 4.6.8 Trusted Computing 89 4.7 Tools 90 4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 92 4.9 Security Screen 96 4.10 Boot Screen 97 4.11 Exit Screen 100 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 9
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 10
Intel® CoreTM Processors and 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1200) • Digi Power design • 14 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs Chipset • Intel® Z590 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 11
Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.0 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 Ports • Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 Ports * 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 12
. The update is expected to be in the middle of 2021. • 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology • Supports Bluetooth 5.2 + High speed class II • Supports MU-MIMO Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 13
SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks) Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 18), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 14
• 5 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. * CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_ FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/WP and CHA_FAN5/WP can - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 15
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Certifications • FCC, CE • 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 16
1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 17
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E No. Description 1 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 6 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 7 RGB LED - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 18
1.4 I/O Panel 57 1 2 2 3 4 68 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. Description No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 9 Microphone (Pink) 2 Antenna Ports 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port 3 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12)*** 4 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (Dragon - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 19
the type of speaker you use. Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 8) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 6) -V V V Central / Bass (No. 5) --V V Line In (No. 7) ---V *** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_12 ports. ACPI wake-up function is not - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 20
exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2 module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth v5.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 21
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 22
1.6 Graphics Card Holder Installing the Graphics Card Holder Before installing the Graphics Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case. Step 1 Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis with 2 screws. Type A Type B *There are two types of screws - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 23
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 24
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1200-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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 25
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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. 18 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 27
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 1 2 CPU_FAN 19 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 28
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. - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 29
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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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 31
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E PCIe Slot Configurations 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors: PCIE1 Single Graphics Card Gen4x16 Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode Gen4x16 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors: PCIE1 Single Graphics Card Gen3x16 Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode Gen3x16 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 32
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". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.8, No. 28) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRMOS1 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 33
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 34
see p.8, No. 15) Vertical: (SATA3_0: see p.8, No. 21) (SATA3_1: see p.8, No. 22) SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 35
for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 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. If you use an AC'97 audio panel - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 36
(4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 (see p.8, No. 16) CHA_FAN_SPEED 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.8, No. 11) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED +12V GND 4 This motherboard 3 2 provides a 4-Pin CPU fan 1 (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 37
Dummy CLK SPI_MOSI RST# TPM_PIRQ 1 SPI_TPM_CS# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, damaged. *Please refer to page 57 for further instructions on these two headers. English 29 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 38
effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 58 for further instructions on this header. English 30 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 39
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 2.7 Post Status Checker Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or storage is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning normally. 31 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 40
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. CrossFireXTM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 41
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Step 3 Connect a VGA/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from the monitor to the corresponding port on the graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot. 33 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 42
2.8.2 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 43
Legend WiFi 6E 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 Hyper M.2 Sockets (M2_1) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 44
2 1 1 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. B A B A Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package. Then - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 45
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel -00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 37 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 46
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 Sockets (M2_2) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 47
B A Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location B 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. Step 4 Peel off the - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 48
M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 49
VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 41 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 50
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 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_3) supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 51
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 1 Step 3 2 1 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. C B A 20o C B A Step 4 Prepare the M.2 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 52
M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 53
VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 45 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 54
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 55
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A- - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 56
OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 48 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 57
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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 Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 58
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 59
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 60
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 "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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 61
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 62
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 details. - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 63
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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. 55 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 64
3.4 Nahimic Audio Nahimic audio software provides an incredible high definition sound technology which boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is composed of four tabs: Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings. There are four functions in Nahimic audio : - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 65
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 standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters. 57 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 66
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 length within 2 meters. 58 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 67
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 68
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 69
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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, - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 70
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. 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 71
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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. - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 72
4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The availability and location of BIOS settings can be different for different models and BIOS versions. My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 73
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 74
maximum possible ratio for SSE workloads. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU. BCLK Frequency The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 75
state. Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that for CMLS 35W/65W/125W skus. This item is only supported with processors with Config TDP support. Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 76
System Agent Current Limit Configure the current limit of the system agent. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. GT Current Limit Configure the current limit of the GT slice. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 77
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) RAS# to CAS# Delay : The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it. Row Precharge: The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 78
Read to Precharge (tRTP) The number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row precharge command to the same rank. 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 79
tRDWR_dr Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dd Configure between module read to write 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 80
Initial RTL (A1 Rank2) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (A2 Rank1) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (A2 Rank2) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (B1 Rank1) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (B1 Rank2) Configure - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 81
die termination resistors' WR for channel B2. ODT NOM (A1) Use this to change ODT (CH A1) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (A2) Use this to change ODT (CH A2) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (B1) Use this to change ODT (CH B1) Auto - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 82
Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. ASRock Second Timing Optimization Configure the second fast path through the MRC. Memory Training Mode Configure the Training Memory Mode. - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 83
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU. CPU GT Load-Line Calibration GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. VCCSA Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCSA. VCCSA Load-Line Calibration VCCSA Load-Line - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 84
Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.0175V. Adding 9~15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For Example: 1.0575V ~ 1.1625V will be proper value. But the voltage level will be different on each processor. User has to find the best value for your own - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 85
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults. Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user profile to disk. Load User UEFI Setup Profile from Disk You can load previous saved profile from the disk. 77 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 86
UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 87
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 C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 88
. This is applicable for Big Core only. Intel AVX-512 Enable/Disable the Intel AVX-512 (a.k.a. AVX3) Instructions. This is applicable for Big Core only. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 89
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 90
This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 91
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to enable or disable the onboard WAN device. WAN Radio Enable/ - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 92
Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 93
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 94
4.6.5 Super IO Configuration PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 86 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 95
to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 96
Preset Presets for 1207C Re-driver IC. 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 97
4.6.8 Trusted Computing Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 89 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 98
Select LED lighting color. 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 99
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E UEFI. Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 100
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 101
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E CPU Fan 2 Control Mode Select DC/PWM mode for CPU Fan 2. CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. CPU Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for CPU - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 102
Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2. Chassis Fan 2 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Up. - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 103
Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 4 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 4. Chassis Fan 4 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 4 Step Up. Chassis Fan 4 Step Down Set the value of Chassis Fan 4 Step Down. CHA_FAN5 / - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 104
settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in ME. Disable this option to use discrete TPM Module. 96 English - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 105
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 106
Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 107
to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. 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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 108
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 - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 109
at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 110
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per 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 : Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E - ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E | User Manual - Page 111
EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E / 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
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