ASRock WRX80 Creator R2.0 User Manual

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    to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation e-mail: [email protected] ASRock EUROPE B.V. e-mail: [email protected]
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    Headers and Connectors 29 2.7 Smart Switches 37 2.8 Dr. Debug 38 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 44 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 48 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 52 3.1 Auto Driver Installer (ADI) 52 3.1.1 Installing Drivers
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    3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 57 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 57 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 57 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 60 3.3.1 UI Overview 60 3.3.2 Apps 61 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 64 3.3.4 Setting 65 3.4 ASRock
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    4.4.9 AMD Overclocking 89 4.5 Tools 90 4.6 Server Mgmt 91 4.6.2 System Event Log 94 4.7 H/W Monitor 96 4.8 Security Screen 98 4.9 Boot Screen 99 4.10 Exit Screen 100
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    ASRock's website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for ASRock WRX80 Creator R2.0 Motherboard (EATX Form Factor) • ASRock WRX80 Creator R2.0 User Manual • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi
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    CPU: • 7 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE5/PCIE7 at x16; PCIE4/PCIE6 at x8)* Chipset: • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1, PCIE2 ,PCIE3, PCIE5 and PCIE7) English 2
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    up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC4050H+ALC1220) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection • NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) • Pure Power-In • Direct Drive Technology • PCB Isolate Shielding
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    Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 4.0 ThunderboltTM 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol) (Supports ESD Protection)* * Supports USB-PD 3.0 9V/3A(27W) and 5V/3A(15W) • 2 x Mini DisplayPort Input Ports**(For Thunderbolt) ** Please choose regular mini
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    SMBus Header • 1 x BMC SMBus Header • 1 x Auxiliary Panel Header • 1 x Power LED 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
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    LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support • CPU VDDCR_CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, PREM VDD_CLDO, PERM VDDCR_SOC, +1.8V, VDDP Voltage Multi
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    , +3.3V, CPU VDDCR_CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, PREM VDDCR_SOC, +1.8V OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit * Sleep (S3) mode is not supported on this motherboard. Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) • CEC Tier II ready * For detailed product
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    1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 3 45 67 89 VGA_CON1 CLRC BTN2 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 T: USB31_1 B: USB31_2 M2_WIFI_1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 TBT_M2_1 TBT_M2_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 IPMI T: USB31_4 B: USB31_3 LAN DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 No. Description 1 VGA Header (VGA_CON1) 2 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_C1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 7 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (
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    No. Description 34 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 35 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) 36 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1) 37 Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) 38 COM Port Header (COM1) 39 Right Angle Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO_RA1) 40 Front Panel Audio Header (
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    1.4 I/O Panel 1 WRX80 Creator R2.0 46 2 3 57 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 No. Description 1 VGA Port 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* 3 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN_2)** 4 Central (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 Optical SPDIF
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    regular mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter cables instead of right angled ones when you use two mini DisplayPort input ports simultaneously. *****Ultra USB Power is supported on USB31_1_2 ports. ACPI wake-up function is not
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    ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT also includes Low
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    Input Ports • 2 x USB 4.0 ThunderboltTM 4 Type-C Ports (40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol; 10 Gb/s for USB3.2 protocol) (Support ESD Protection)* *Supports daisy-chaining of up to three ThunderboltTM devices. *This port supports USB-PD 3.0 power outputs 9V/3A 27W and 5V/3A 15W. For charging Type-C USB
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    ThunderboltTM 4 interface with max. resolution of 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz for dual displays over a single cable connection Data Rate • Supports 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth per channel with ThunderboltTM 4 port OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit *For the further information
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    Installation Step 1 Prepare two Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cables and one/two ThunderboltTM cables. All these cables are not included in the package. Step 2 Connect one end of the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cable to the Mini DisplayPort Input Port (A) on ASRock
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 Step 3 Follow step 2 to connect the other Mini DisplayPort Input Port to the graphics card. 1. Make sure to connect both Mini DisplayPort Input Ports if you install the ThunderboltTM output display device. 2. Please choose regular Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter Cables
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    Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX 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
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    2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 WRX80 Creator R2.0 2 English 19
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 5 Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the orange carrier frame with CPU. Don't separate them. 6 21 English
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 2.2 Installing the CPU Cooler After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU
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    2 CPU_FAN1 24 English
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and
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    1 2 3 The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 26 English
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 7 PCIe slots on this 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
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    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 (CLRCMOS1) (see p.8, No. 25) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRCMOS1
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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) (
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    Panel Header A (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) (see p.8, No. 28) 1 SMB_Alert SMB_CLK GND SMB_DATA +3VSB LAN1_LINK LED_PWR LED_PWR LAN2_LINK B This header supports multiple functions on the front panel, including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. +5VSB CASEOPEN
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    Header (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.8, No. 32) USB_PWR P- P+ GND 1 DUMMY GND P+ PUSB_PWR There is a header on this motherboard. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers There are two headers on Vertical: (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.8, No. 31) IntA_PA_D+ this motherboard. Each
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    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
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 Chassis Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.8, No. 33) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.8, No. 17) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.8, No. 10) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 4 3 21 This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan
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    ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.8, No. 12) 12 24 ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.8, No. 3) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.8, No. 2) 1 13 8 5 4 1 Graphics 12V Power Connector Right Angle: (6-pin GFX_12V1) (see p.8, No. 24)     This motherboard provides a 24-pin
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    TPM_BIOS_PH1) (see p.8, No. 13) SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR 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, and data. A TPM system also helps
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    , the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 62 for further instructions on this header. 1 GND DO_ADDR VOUT These two Addressable LED headers are . *Please refer to page 63 for further instructions on this header. This connector supports U.2 NVM Express storage devices up to Gen4 x4 (
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button and Clear CMOS Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or flash the BIOS. Power Button (PWRBTN) (see p.8, No. 29) Power Button
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    2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x31
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_INIT 0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN 0x93
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    English 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 40 DXE_SIO_INIT DXE_USB_BEGIN DXE_USB_RESET DXE_USB_DETECT DXE_USB_ENABLE DXE_IDE_BEGIN DXE_IDE_RESET DXE_IDE_DETECT DXE_IDE_ENABLE DXE_SCSI_BEGIN DXE_SCSI_RESET DXE_SCSI_DETECT DXE_SCSI_ENABLE
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xF0 0xF1 0xF2 0xF3 0xF4 0xE0 0xE1 0xE2 DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT DXE_RESET_SYSTEM DXE_USB_HOTPLUG DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP
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    0xE3 0x50 0x53 0x55 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED PEI_CPU_MISMATCH PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE PEI_CPU_ERROR PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE DXE_CPU_ERROR
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    0xD8 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR WRX80 Creator R2.0 English 43
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    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 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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 C B A 20o C B NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Gently
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    Step 6 2 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module 2 1 and M.2 heatsink. English 46
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor SanDisk Intel Intel Intel Intel Kingston Samsung Samsung 00RC30 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 47
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    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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 1 Step 3 1 2 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 20o B NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Prepare the M.2
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    2 Step 6 2 1 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. English 50
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor SanDisk Intel Intel Intel Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung / 512GB WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 51
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    simply use the Auto Driver Installer to download and install all necessary drivers automatically. 3.1.1 Installing Drivers for the First Time Follow the instructions to install all necessary drivers via the Auto Driver Installer. Please note that the Internet access is required during the following
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 Step 2 Boot into the system, and a notification will pop up in the lower right corner of your screen saying, "Do you want to one-step-install the latest drivers simply from ASRock Auto Driver Installer?". Select "Yes" to install Auto Driver Installer. Select "No" to skip the
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    Step 4 The Auto Driver Installer panel lists all available drivers that your motherboard supports. Select one or more drivers to be installed. Click "Select All" to select all items. Click "Unselect All" to remove all of your selections. Click "
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 Step 5 A messages pops up saying, "During installation, your system may reboot and continue installing remaining item(s)". Click "Yes" to continue. Click "No" to exit. Step 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "Installation has been successfully
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    3.1.2 Updating Drivers Updating drivers ensures that your system work well without any issue. To update drivers, please go to ASRock' website (https://www.asrock.com) and select "Support" > "Latest Drivers Update". 56 English
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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
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    OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 58 English
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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
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    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
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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.
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    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
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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 the
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    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.
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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. 65 English
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    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. English 66
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    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. English 67
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    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 LED switch Sync
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 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
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    4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 71 English
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    interference for passing EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. CPU Frequency and Voltage (VID) Change If this item is set to [Manual], the multiplier and voltage will be set based on user selection. Final result is depending on the CPU's capability. 72 English
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    passing EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. SoC/Uncore OC Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking. VDD_SOC also determines the GPU voltage on processors with integrated graphics. "SoC/Uncore OC Mode" need to
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    DRAM Timing Configuration Voltage Configuration Voltage Mode [OC] If this option is selected, there is larger range voltage for overclocking. [Stable] If this option is selected, there is smaller range voltage for stable system. CPU Vcore Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Vcore. CPU Vcore
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 VPPM_ABCD Configure the voltage for the VPPM_ABCD. VPPM_EFGH Configure the voltage for the VPPM_EFGH. VDDCR_SOC_S5 Configure the voltage for the VDDCR_SOC_S5. CPU VDD +1.8 V Configure the voltage for the CPU VDD 1.8 PROM. +1.8VSB Voltage Configure the voltage for the +1.8VSB. Save
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    4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, PCIe Subsystem Settings, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, Trusted Computing and AMD
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    This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is needed after selecting [Auto]. Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled. Global C-state Control This item can be used to control the IO based C-state generation and DF C-states. IOMMU
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    compatibility, the default is set to [Onboard] (boot from onboard VGA). Onboard VGA Enable/disable the Onboard VGA. Thunderbolt Support Enable Thunderbolt Support Onboard AQC113 LAN Controller Enable / Disable Onboard AQC113 LAN Controller Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after
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    BT On/Off Enable/disable the bluetooth. Power Button LED Enable/disable the Power Button LED. WRX80 Creator R2.0 English 79
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    . BME DMA Mitigation Re-enable Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM Locked Hot-Plug Support Globally Enables or Disables Hot-Plug support for the entire System. If System has Hot-Plug capable Slots and this option set to Enabled, it provides a Setup screen
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    4.4.4 Storage Configuration WRX80 Creator R2.0 SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. 81 English
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    4.4.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. 82 English
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    4.4.6 Super IO Configuration WRX80 Creator R2.0 Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable or disable the Serial port 1. English 83
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    for out-of-band management. It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8]. Option VT100 VT100+ VT-UTF8 ANSI Description ASCII character set Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes Extended ASCII character set Bits Per Second Use
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    Mode to capture terminal data and send it as text messages. Resolution 100x31 Use this item to enable or disable extended terminal resolution support. Putty Keypad Use this item to select Function Key and Keypad on Putty. Legacy Console Redirection Legacy Console Redirection Settings Use this option
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    information. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsof t Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS VT100 VT100+ VT-UTF8 ANSI Description ASCII character set Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars
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    Trusted Computing WRX80 Creator R2.0 NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available
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    Interface to TPM 2.0 Device Device Select Use this item to select the TPM device to be supported. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM
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    4.4.9 AMD Overclocking WRX80 Creator R2.0 The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and voltage. English 89
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    4.5 Tools NVME Sanitization Tool After you sanitize SSD, all user data will be permantly destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. 90 English
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    4.6 Server Mgmt WRX80 Creator R2.0 BMC Support Use this item to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. IPMI Interface Type Use this item to select IPMI Interface Type. Wait For
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    Address Source Select to configure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Static] and [DHCP]. Static: Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for BMC LAN channel configuration. DHCP: IP address, Subnet Mask and
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    is: Username: admin Password: admin For more instructions on how to set up remote control environment and use the IPMI management platform, please refer to the IPMI Configuration User Guide or go to the Support website at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/faq.asp VLAN Enabled/Disabled Virtual Local
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    4.6.2 System Event Log SEL Components Change this to enable ro disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Erase SEL Use this to choose options for earsing SEL. When SEL is Full Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Log EFI Status Codes Use this item to disable the
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    4.6.3 BMC Tools WRX80 Creator R2.0 Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to Load BMC Default Settings KCS Control Select this KCS interface state after POST end. If [Enabled] us selected, the BMC will remain KCS interface after POST stage. If [Disabled] is selected, the BMC will disable KCS
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    4.7 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Watch Dog Timer This allows you to enable or disable the Watch
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 CHA_FAN2/WP Select a fan mode for CHA_FAN2/WP. Fan4 Control Mode If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC. CHA_FAN3/WP Select a fan mode for CHA_FAN3/WP. Fan5 Control Mode If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC. SB_FAN1 Setting Select a fan
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    are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Enable to support Secure Boot. 98 English
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    WRX80 Creator R2.0 4.9 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the
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    4.10 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
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