ASRock Z390 Steel Legend User Manual
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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 Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 4
26 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 27 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup 29 2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 30 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 5
41 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 44 3.3.1 UI Overview 44 3.3.2 Apps 45 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 48 3.3.4 Setting 49 3.4 ASRock Polychrome RGB 50 Chapter Chipset Configuration 73 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 76 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 77 4.6.5 Super IO Configuration 79 4.6.6 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 6
4.7 Tools 84 4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 87 4.9 Security Screen 90 4.10 Boot Screen 91 4.11 Exit Screen 94 English 6 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 7
the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z390 Steel Legend Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z390 Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z390 Steel Legend Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 8
CoreTM Processors (Socket 1151) • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z390 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 9
Z390 Steel Legend Graphics Audio * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, • Intel® InTruTM 3D, - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 10
ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 11
Z390 Steel Legend Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 12
, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 13
ANT1 1 ATX12V1 2 CPU_FAN1 Z390 Steel Legend 34 5 1 RGB_LED2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 DP1 Z390 STEEL LEGEND DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 1 8 9 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 PCIE2 CMOS Battery M2_3 Intel 10 Z390 11 PCIE3 27 PCIE4 TB1 1 M2_2 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 14
Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 20 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB5) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 23 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 24 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 25 COM Port Header (COM1) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 27 Thunderbolt AIC Header - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 15
1.4 I/O Panel 1 Z390 Steel Legend 46 2 3 57 15 14 13 12 11 10 98 No. Description No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port ( - ASRock Z390 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 Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 17
Z390 Steel Legend 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 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 18
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will - ASRock Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 21
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Z390 Steel Legend 1 2 CPU_FAN English 15 - ASRock Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 23
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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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 25
Z390 Steel Legend 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is cap after clearing the CMOS. 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 before you do the clear-CMOS action - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 26
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 15) - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 27
Z390 Steel Legend Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 16) . 13) (SATA3_5: see p.7, No. 14) SATA3_0 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * If M2_1 is - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 28
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 29
Z390 Steel Legend Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 18) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 29) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.7, No. 17) 4 3 2 1 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 30
SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform RGB LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. * Please refer to page 50 for further instructions - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 31
Z390 Steel Legend Addressable LED Header (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 24) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, otherwise, the cable may be damaged. * Please refer to page 51 for further instructions on this header. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 32
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. 26 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 33
Z390 Steel Legend 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 34
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. 28 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 35
Z390 Steel Legend 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 Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 36
and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 37
A A 20o A Z390 Steel Legend Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 38
2.10 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 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 39
Z390 Steel Legend Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. E D C B A E D C B A 20o E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 40
Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston ASX7000NP-512GT-C AP240GZ280 CSSD-F240GBMP500 CT120M500SSD4 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SSDPEKKF256G7 SSDPEKKF512G7 SM2280S3 SKC1000/480G SH2280S3 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 41
Z390 Steel Legend TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD -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 35 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 42
2.11 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 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 43
Z390 Steel Legend 1 1 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD 2 module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. 1 1 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package. - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 44
Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston ASX7000NP-512GT-C AP240GZ280 CSSD-F240GBMP500 CT120M500SSD4 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SSDPEKKF256G7 SSDPEKKF512G7 SM2280S3 SKC1000/480G SH2280S3 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 45
Z390 Steel Legend TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD -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 39 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 46
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-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 47
Z390 Steel Legend 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 48
OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 42 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 49
Z390 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 A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 50
& APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 51
Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 52
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 53
Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 54
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 55
Z390 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. 49 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 56
RGB LED strips to the RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1, RGB_LED2) on the motherboard. RGB_LED2 1 12V G R B Z390 STEEL LEGEND 1 B 12V G R RGB_LED1 1 12V G R B 1. Never install the RGB note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip ( - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 57
Z390 STEEL LEGEND Z390 Steel Legend Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strip to the Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) on the motherboard. 1 ADDR_LED1 1 GND DO_ADDR VOUT 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 58
Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome RGB 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 RGB LED effects for all LED - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 59
Z390 Steel Legend Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains restart by turning the system off and then back on. 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 60
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 61
Z390 Steel Legend 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 62
4.3.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 63
Z390 Steel Legend 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 57 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 64
set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the supports this function. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. Please note that overclocking - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 65
Z390 Steel Legend CPU Configuration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by forcing the EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. FCLK Frequency Configure the - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 66
to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states. Long Duration Power - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 67
Z390 Steel Legend Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU. DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock if ASRock Timing - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 68
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 69
Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 70
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 71
Z390 Steel Legend IO-L Offset (CH A) Configure IO latency offset for channel A. IO-L 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 72
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 73
Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 74
Voltage Configuration CPU Core/Cache Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Core/Cache. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU. GT Load-Line Calibration GT - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 75
Z390 Steel Legend GT PLL Voltage Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9 -15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock internal clock during High frequency under - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 76
CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunderbolt, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, 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 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 77
4.6.1 CPU Configuration Z390 Steel Legend Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows ) for lower power consumption. CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 78
, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CFG Lock This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 79
4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z390 Steel Legend Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 80
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 Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 81
Z390 Steel Legend Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Enable/disable the onboard WAN device. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi the onboard LED default value. RGB LED This option enables/disables the - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 82
4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Supports new features that improve performance. [Intel RST Premium (RAID)] Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 83
4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Z390 Steel Legend 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 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 84
Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. Disabled: No OS native support. Enabled: OS Native support only. no RTD3. 78 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 85
4.6.5 Super IO Configuration Z390 Steel Legend Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 79 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 86
S3 power saving. ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests. 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 87
Z390 Steel Legend it be handled by your operating system. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller. USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse. 81 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 88
recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. 82 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 89
4.6.8 Trusted Computing Z390 Steel Legend Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 83 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 90
to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking. 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 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 91
log settings. Z390 Steel Legend Erase Event Log Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. View Event Log View the Event Log records. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 92
Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware. 86 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 93
Z390 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 94
CPU Fan 2 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC 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 Step Up Set the value of CPU Fan 2 Step Up. CPU Fan 2 Step Down Set the - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 95
Z390 Steel Legend 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 - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 96
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. 90 English - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 97
Z390 Steel Legend 4.10 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. The VBIOS must support UEFI - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 98
If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 99
Z390 Steel Legend 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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 100
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 101
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 Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 102
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 : Z390 Steel Legend Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC - ASRock Z390 Steel Legend | User Manual - Page 103
EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z390 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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