ASROCK A620M-HDVP User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 5
1.4 I/O Panel 7
1.5 Block Diagram 8
Chapter 2 Installation 9
2.1 Installing the CPU 10
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 21
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 23
2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 24
2.6 Installing the Motherboard 25
2.7 Installing SATA Drives 26
2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 28
2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 30
2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 31
2.11 Power On 32
2.12 Jumpers Setup 33
2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 34
2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 42

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A620M-HDVP
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock A620M-HDVP motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock A620M-HDVP Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock A620M-HDVP User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to
this motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s
website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor
CPU • Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM 8000 and 7000 Series
Processors*
* Please refer to CPU Support List on ASRock's website for more
information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Chipset • AMD A620
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
7200+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 96GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) and EXTended
Proles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE3)*
• 1 x PCI Slot
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Graphics • Integrated AMD RDNATM graphics (Actual support may
vary by CPU)
• 1 x HDMI 2.0 TMDS/FRL 6G Compatible, supports HDR,
HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP
2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
• 1 x DVI-D, supports max. resolution up to Full HD
(1920x1200) 60Hz
• 1 x D-Sub, supports max. resolution up to Full HD
(1920x1080) 60Hz

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Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Realtek RTL8111H
USB CPU:
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear)
Chipset:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front)
• 4 x USB 2.0 (Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel
I/O
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
• 1 x Serial Port: COM2
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x DVI-D Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

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RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe
storage devices*
* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support
RAID 10
Connector • 1 x Print Port Header
• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x COM Port Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*
• 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)**
• 1 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)***
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
* CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
** CHA_FAN2 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
*** CHA_FAN1/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
*** CHA_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in
use.
BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
OS • Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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 aect your system’s stability, or
even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
ATXPWR1
PCIE1
USB 3.2 Gen2
T: USB32_5
B: USB32_TC1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
CPU_FAN1
ATX12V1
Top:
RJ-45
AMD
A620
1
1
DDR5_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR5_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
CMOS
Battery
1
AUDIO
CODEC
M2_1
1
1
1
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
DP1
PCIE2
CHA_FAN1/WP
CHA_FAN2
14 1316
17
20
1
12
3
24
5
6
15
7
PCIE3
1
A620M-HDVP
9
8
SATA3_3
SATA3_2
11
10
SATA3_1
SATA3_0
1
19
PCI1
M2_2
P 2
Mouse
S
COM2
VGA1
DVI1
USB 3.2 Gen1:
USB32_1
USB32_2
USB32_3
USB32_4
HDMI1
SUPER
I/O
USB32_6_7
PANEL1
SPK_CI1
CLRCMOS1
USB_3_4
USB_1_2
COM1
HD_AUDIO1
SPI_TPM_J1
BIOS
ROM
1
LPT1
18
P 2
Keyboard
S
LAN
Chip
RoHS

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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)
4 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_6_7)
7 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
8SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
9SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
14 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
18 Print Port Header (LPT1)
19 COM Port Header (COM1)
20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

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1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1D-Sub Port 8Microphone (Pink)**
2 Serial Port (COM2) 9 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1)
3 PS/2 Mouse Port 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_1234)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port* 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port
5USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_5) 12 DisplayPort 1.4
6 Line In (Light Blue)** 13 HDMI Port
7Front Speaker (Lime)** 14 DVI-D Port
** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
13
2
1
14 11 89
7
6
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1.5 Block Diagram
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
D D C C B B A A
Channel B Channel A
DDR5 Slot x1 DDR5 Slot x1
AZ(HD Audio)
SPI
eSPI
SIO NCT6796D-S Flash ROM
Audio Codec ALC897
PCIe x16 Gen4 Slot
x4 Gen4
M2_1(PCIe x4)
PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS
A620 Chipset
AMD AM5 Processor LGA1718
x16 Gen4
x1 Gen3 5Gb/s
ASM1074 USB HUB
x4 Gen4
M2_2(PCIe x4) Realtek RTL8111H 1G LAN
x1 Gen3 x1 Gen3
PCIe2 (PCIe x1) Slot PCIe3 (PCIe x1) Slot
SATA 4 ports
SATA 6Gb/s
480Mb/s
Front USB 2.0 4 ports (USB_1_2, USB_3_4)
Redriver 10Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 (LAN_USB32_5)
Redriver 10Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C (USB32_TC1)
DP0
HDMI Port
DP1
Display Port
Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 4 ports (USB32_1234)
DP2
VGA Port
DP3
DVI-D Port
ASM1083 PCI
PCI x1 Slot
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB32_6_7)

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is is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard
components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard
components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a
grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the
components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation

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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1718-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 be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
Tutorial Video
Turn your CPU to the correct orientation before opening
the CPU socket cover.

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Carefully place the CPU in as at as
possible. Do not drop it.
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B
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5
Please save the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish
to return the motherboard for aer service.
Make sure the black cover plate
is always in place until it pops o
when closing the socket lever.
Make sure the CPU is aligned with the
socket before locking it into place.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
Aer 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 and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 1)
Please turn o the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.
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CPU_FAN1

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Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 2)
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CPU_FAN1