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documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation. With respect to the contents of this documentation - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 3
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 4
28 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 29 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 32 2.11 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 36 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 38 3.1 Installing Drivers 38 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 39 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 5
42 3.3.2 Apps 43 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 46 3.3.4 Setting 47 3.4 Nahimic Audio 48 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 49 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 52 4.1 Introduction 52 4.2 EZ Mode 53 4.3 Advanced Mode 54 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 54 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 55 4.4 Main Screen 56 4.5 OC - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 6
4.6.7 USB Configuration 77 4.6.8 Trusted Computing 78 4.7 Tools 79 4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 81 4.9 Security Screen 85 4.10 Boot Screen 86 4.11 Exit Screen 89 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 7
VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B460M Steel Legend Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B460M Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B460M Steel Legend Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 8
Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® B460 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un- buffered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 9
Audio LAN B460M Steel Legend * VP9 10bit and VC-1 are for decode only. * VP8 and VP9 encode are not supported by Windows OS. • Graphics, Media & Compute: Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Intel® Built In Visuals, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Hybrid / Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1 • Display & Content - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 10
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology (M2_1) ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English 4 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 11
B460M Steel Legend Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 2 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 12
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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 13
WP ADDR_LED1 6 1 USB2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATXPWR1 B460M Steel Legend DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin PCIE2 B460 M2_3 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 ADDR_LED2 RGB_LED1 1 1 T B1 PCIE3 CHA_FAN2 /WP CHA_FAN1 /WP CLRMOS1 1 USB3_4 1 USB5_6 BIOS ROM - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 14
No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_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 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 15
1.4 I/O Panel 1 B460M Steel Legend 35 2 46 15 14 13 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) 2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Central / Bass (Orange) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 16
* 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 Status Off Description No Link Blinking Data Activity On Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps/ - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 17
B460M Steel Legend Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 18
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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 19
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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. 14 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 21
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink B460M Steel Legend 1 2 CPU_FAN 15 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 22
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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 23
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 25
B460M Steel Legend 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 26
panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 27
B460M Steel Legend SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 17) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 20) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 28
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, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 29
B460M Steel Legend ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 7) 12 24 1 3V 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, passwords - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 30
Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 49 for for further instructions on this header. The headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 31
B460M Steel Legend 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. 25 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 32
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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 33
B460M Steel Legend Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 27 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 34
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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 35
B460M Steel Legend 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 Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 36
C B A C B A 20o C NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package. Then hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 37
B460M Steel Legend M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel 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 31 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 38
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 Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 39
B A B A B A B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 40
M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Team Team Transcend ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston OCZ - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 41
B460M Steel Legend Team TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD WD WD SATA3 PCIe3 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 35 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 42
WiFi/BT 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 M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module. * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 43
B460M Steel Legend 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. A 37 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 44
-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.EXE" in the Support CD to display the menu. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 45
B460M Steel Legend 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-Tuning) can - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 46
System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 40 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 47
B460M Steel Legend 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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 48
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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 49
B460M Steel Legend 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps up and down to see more apps listed. You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 50
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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 51
B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 52
" 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. Click to select one or - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 53
B460M Steel Legend 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. 47 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 54
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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 55
B460M Steel Legend 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 56
B460M Steel Legend Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 57
B460M Steel Legend 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 the RGB - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 58
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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 59
B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 60
Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 61
B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 62
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 favorite - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 63
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 64
Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. FCLK Frequency Configure be disabled for supporting overclocking at frequencies higher than the default max turbo frequency. Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 65
B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 66
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. Secondary Timing Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 67
B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 68
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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 69
B460M Steel Legend IOL Offset (CH A) Configure IO latency offset for channel A. IOL Offset (CH B) 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 70
ODT PARK (A2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A2. ODT PARK (B1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B1. ODT PARK (B2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2. COMP Setting RCOMP0: DQ ODT (Read) Default - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 71
B460M Steel Legend MRS tCCD_L Configure the tCL for Memory MRS MR6. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. Realtime Memory changes after MRC_DONE. Command Tristate Configure the Command Tristate Support. Exit On Failure Configure the Exit On Failure for - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 72
MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Voltage Configuration CPU Core/Cache Voltage Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage refulator. GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU. DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 73
B460M Steel Legend 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 74
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. Enhanced Halt State (C1E - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 75
B460M Steel Legend Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CFG Lock This item allows you Guard Extensions (SGX) Intel SGX is a set of new CPU instructions that can be used by applications to set aside private regions of code and data. - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 76
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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 77
B460M Steel Legend PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE 2. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE 3. 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 78
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/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 79
4.6.3 Storage Configuration B460M Steel Legend SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 80
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. - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 81
4.6.5 Super IO Configuration B460M Steel Legend PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. English 75 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 82
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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 83
4.6.7 USB Configuration B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 84
4.6.8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. 78 English - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 85
B460M Steel Legend ASRock Polychrome RGB 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 86
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 and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 87
B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 88
CPU Fan 2 Control Mode Select DC/PWM mode for CPU Fan 2. CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan, 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 Fan 2. CPU Fan 2 Step Up Set - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 89
B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 90
Chassis Fan 4 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 4, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures 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. - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 91
B460M Steel Legend 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 92
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 B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 93
B460M Steel Legend Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable number of times 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. - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 94
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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 95
4.11 Exit Screen B460M Steel Legend 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 - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 96
dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 11-11 6546 AR Nijmegen The - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 97
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 : B460M Steel Legend Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC - ASRock B460M Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 98
EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) B460M Steel Legend / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address)
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