ASROCK Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 User manual

Version 1.0
Published September 2018
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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
Intel
Z390
DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
Top:
Central/Bass
Cen te r:
REA R SP K
Top:
LIN E IN
Cen te r:
FRO NT
Bot to m:
Opt ic al
SPD IF
Bot to m:
MIC I N
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
SPK_PLED1
1
HD_AUDIO1
SATA3 _0_ 1
6
12
13
1421
23 20
14
16
26
3
18
7
1
TPMS1
CHA_FAN3
/WP
USB3_5_6
1
CLRMOS1
1
24
M2_WIFI1
BIOS
ROM
PCIE1
M2_1
5
8
9
11
CHA_FAN2
/WP
COM1
1
PCIE2
17
Ultra M.2
PCIe Gen3 x4
HDMI1
USB 3.1 G en 1
T: USB1
B: USB2
PS2
Keyb oa rd
/Mouse
DVI1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.1 Gen1
T: USB3
B: USB4
USB 3.1 Gen2
T: USB3_TA_1
B: USB3_TC_1
PCIE3
PCIE5
PCIE6
PCIE4
CMOS
Battery
SATA3 _2_ 3
SATA3 _4_ 5
USB_1_2
1
T B1
1
PM_OC
1
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2/WP
ATX12V1
2
ATXPWR1
CHA_FAN1
/WP
USB3_7_8
1
15
1
USB_3
RGB_LED2
1
ADDR_LED1
1
RGB_LED1
1
1922
25
10
27
M2_2
CT2CT3CT4CT5CT1
Ultra M.2
PCIe Gen3 x4
RoHS
Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac
Motherboard Layout
Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
Intel
Z390
DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
Top:
Central/Bass
Cen te r:
REA R SP K
Top:
LIN E IN
Cen te r:
FRO NT
Bot to m:
Opt ic al
SPD IF
Bot to m:
MIC I N
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
SPK_PLED1
1
HD_AUDIO1
SATA3 _0_ 1
6
12
13
1421
23 20
14
16
26
3
18
7
1
TPMS1
CHA_FAN3
/WP
USB3_5_6
1
24
BIOS
ROM
PCIE1
M2_1
5
8
9
11
CHA_FAN2
/WP
COM1
1
PCIE2
17
RoHS
HDMI1
USB 3.1 G en 1
T: USB1
B: USB2
PS2
Keyb oa rd
/Mouse
DVI1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.1 Gen1
T: USB3
B: USB4
USB 3.1 Gen2
T: USB3_TA_1
B: USB3_TC_1
PCIE3
PCIE5
PCIE6
PCIE4
CMOS
Battery
SATA3 _2_ 3
SATA3 _4_ 5
USB_1_2
1
T B1
1
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2/WP
ATX12V1
2
ATXPWR1
CHA_FAN1
/WP
USB3_7_8
1
15
1
USB_3
RGB_LED2
1
RGB_LED1
1
1922
25
10
27
M2_2
CT2CT3CT4CT5CT1
Ultra M.2
PCIe Gen3 x4
Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
PM_OC
1
CLRMOS1
1
ADDR_LED1
1

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
7 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)
8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)
9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)
10 Performance Mode / Easy OC Header (PM_OC)
11 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
12 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
13 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
14 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
15 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3)
18 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
20 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
21 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
22 TPM Header (TPMS1)
23 COM Port Header (COM1)
24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
25 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
26 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
27 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)

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I/O Panel
Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac
No. Description No. Description
1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 10 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 11 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
4 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 DVI-D Port
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 14 Antenna Ports
7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 15 HDMI Port
8Microphone (Pink)
1
8910111213
5
4
7
6
3
15
2
14

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
No. Description No. Description
1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port
3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 10 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)
4 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 DVI-D Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 14 HDMI Port
1
8910111213
5
4
7
6
3
14
2

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* 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 Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps
connection
Blinking Data Activity
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 7)
Rear Speaker
(No. 5)
Central / Bass
(No. 4)
Line In
(No. 6)
2V -- -- --
4V V -- --
6V V V --
8V V V V
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port ••••••••

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom
Gaming SLI 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 Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor)
•ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI Quick Installation
Guide
•ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI Support CD
•1 x I/O Panel Shield
•2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
•1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional)
•2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
•2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac
only)
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 •ATX Form Factor
CPU •Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket
1151)
•Digi Power design
•10 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
•Supports DDR4 4300+(OC)*/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000
(OC)/3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/
2933(OC)/2800 (OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buered
memory
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
•Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
ECC mode)
•Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
•Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
•15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
Expansion
Slot
•2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16
(PCIE2); dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4))*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
•4 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)
•Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
•Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM
•Supports NVIDIA® NVLinkTM with dual NVIDIA® GeForce®
RTX series graphics cards
* NVIDIA NVLink Bridge does not come with the package.
Please purchase it from NVIDIA® if necessary.
•1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-
802.11ac module (on the rear I/O) (for Z390 Phantom
Gaming SLI/ac only)
•15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2)

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
Graphics •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, Intel® Clear Video HD
Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics
•DirectX 12
•HWAEncode/Decode: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8-bit,
HEVC/H.265 10-bit, VP8, VP9 8-bit, VP9 10-bit (Decode
only), MPEG2, MJPEG, VC-1 (Decode only)
•Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports by
independent display controllers
•Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 30Hz
•Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
•Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
•Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports
•Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI Port
Audio •7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892
Audio Codec)
•Premium Blu-ray Audio support
•Supports Surge Protection
•Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps
LAN •2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
•Dragon RTL8125AG
•Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Soware
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and
Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control

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•Supports Wake-On-LAN
•Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
•Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
•Supports PXE
Wireless
LAN (for
Z390 Phan-
tom Gaming
SLI/ac only)
•Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module
•Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
•Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
•Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps
•Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II
Rear Panel I/
O
•2 x Antenna Ports (for Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac only)
•1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
•1 x DVI-D Port
•1 x HDMI Port
•1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
•1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (ReDriver) (Supports ESD
Protection)
•1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (ReDriver) (Supports ESD
Protection)
•4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD
Protection)
•1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
•HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage •6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology
16), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*
* If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will
be disabled.
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will
be disabled.
•1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type
2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
•1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type
2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 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
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Connector •1 x COM Port Header
•1 x 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)
* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum
1A (12W) fan power.
•1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)
* e CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
•3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)
* CHA_FAN2/WP supports the water cooler fan of maximum
2A (24W) fan power.
* CHA_FAN1/WP and CHA_FAN3/WP support the water
cooler fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
* CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP and
CHA_FAN3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
•1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
•1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
•1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
•1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin)
•2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Supports 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
ESD Protection)
•2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
(Supports ESD Protection)
•1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header

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BIOS
Feature
•AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
•ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
•SMBIOS 2.7 Support
•CPU Vcore, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA
Voltage Multi-adjustment
Hardware
Monitor
•Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/
Water Pump Fans
•Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water
Pump Fans
•Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU
temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump
Fans
•Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/
Water Pump Fans
•Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM,
VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCSA, VCCST
OS •Microso® Windows® 10 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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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
is is an 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 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 be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
1
2
A
B

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
4
5
3

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

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Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac / Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
1 2
CPU_FAN

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
e DIMM only ts 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.
Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
1Populated Populated
2Populated Populated Populated Populated
1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.