ASROCK AMD X670 Series User manual

AMD X670/B650 Series
Motherboard
Software/BIOS Setup Guide
Version 1.0
Published August 2022
Copyright©2022 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Version 1.0
Published August 2022
Copyright©2022 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Software and Utilities Operation 2
2.1 Auto Driver Installer (ADI) 2
2.1.1 Installing Drivers for the First Time 2
2.1.2 Updating Drivers 6
2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7
2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7
2.2.2 UI Overview 8
2.2.3 Apps 9
2.2.4 BIOS & Drivers 12
2.2.5 Setting 13
2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14
2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14
2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14
2.4 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17
2.4.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility
(Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17
2.4.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)17
2.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 20
2.5.1 Connecting the LED Strip 20
2.5.2 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip 21
2.5.3 Installing ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility 22

2.6 Nahimic Audio 23
Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 25
3.1 Introduction 25
3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 25
3.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 26
3.1.3 Navigation Keys 27
3.2 Main Screen 28
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29
3.4 Advanced Screen 40
3.4.1 CPU Conguration 41
3.4.2 PCI Conguration 42
3.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration 43
3.4.4 Storage Conguration 46
3.4.5 ACPI Conguration 47
3.4.6 Trusted Computing 49
3.4.7 AMD CBS 51
3.4.8 AMD PBS 63
3.4.9 AMD Overclocking 66
3.5 Tool 67
3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 69
3.7 Security Screen 75
3.8 Boot Screen 79
3.9 Exit Screen 81

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AMD X670/B650 Series
Chapter 1 Introduction
is user guide is a complete setup guide for all AMD X670 and B650 motherboard
series. e screenshots in this manual are for reference only. Settings and options
may vary due to the motherboard you purchased.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 gives an overview of the setup guide. Chapter 2
contains the operation guide of the soware and utilities. Chapter 3 contains the
conguration guide of the BIOS setup.
Soware Setup Guide
• Auto Driver Installer (ADI)
• ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
• ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
• ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
• ASRock Polychrome SYNC
• Nahimic Audio
BIOS Setup Guide
• UEFI Setup Utility
Because the motherboard specications and the 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 with-
out 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. ASRock website http://
www.asrock.com.

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Chapter 2 Software and Utilities Operation
2.1 Auto Driver Installer (ADI)
Optical drive or driver DVD is no longer needed for driver installation. ASRock
motherboard already has its Ethernet driver prepacked in BIOS ROM. When you nish
installing the operation system, simply use the Auto Driver Installer to download and
install all necessary drivers automatically.
2.1.1 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 procedures.
Step 1
Aer you install the Windows OS, connect your computer to the Internet.
RJ-45 Cable
Modem
Internet
LAN Port

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Step 2
Boot into the system, and a notication 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 installation.
1. e Auto Driver Installer will automatically pop up for users to install drivers only
when the “Auto Driver Installer“ item under the “Tool“ menu in the BIOS is set to
[Enabled]. e item is enabled by default; therefore, for the rst-time users, there is
no need to change the setting in the BIOS.
2. An available Internet connection is a prerequisite for using the Auto Driver In-
staller. If you boot into the system without Internet, the Auto Driver Installer won’t
appear. Now connect your computer to the Internet, wait a few seconds, and then
the Auto Driver Installer will pop up.
3. If you select “No“ in Step 2 and skip the installation, the Auto Driver Installer will
be removed. If you would like to run the application again, please enable the “Auto
Driver Installer“ item in the BIOS setting.
Step 3
When it's completed, you will see the Auto Driver Installer icon on your desktop and then
the Auto Driver Installer appears.

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Step 4
e 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 "Update" to start downloading and installing drivers.
If there are no drivers to be installed, click “Finish” to exit. If you would like to run
the application again, please enable the “Auto Driver Installer“ item in the BIOS
setting.

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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 completed! For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's
website."
Click "Ok" to complete the procedure.
When driver installation is completed, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be uninstalled
automatically from your computer.
Aer driver installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. If you would like
to run the application again, please go to the “Tool“ menu in the BIOS setting, and
set the “Auto Driver Installer“ item to [Enabled].

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2.1.2 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".

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2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
e ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and
downloading soware 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.
2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
Please download the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility from the ASRock's
website: "https://w ww.asrock.com".
Go to the product page of your motherboard, select "Support" > "Download" to
download the APP Shop.
Aer installation, double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update
& APP Shop utility.
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.

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2.2.2 UI Overview
Category Panel: e category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that
when selected the information panel below displays the relative information.
Information Panel: e information panel in the center displays data about the
currently selected category and allows users to perform job-related tasks.
Hot News: e hot news section displays the various latest news. Click on the image
to visit the website of the selected news and know more.
Information Panel
Hot News
Category Panel

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2.2.3 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.
e most recommended app appears on the le side of the screen. e other various
apps are shown on the right. Please scroll 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.
- e red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge.
- e green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer.
Step 2
Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app.

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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 nd the green "Installed" icon appears on the
upper right corner.
To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon .
*e trash icon may not appear for certain apps.

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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 nd 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 yellow icon to start upgrading.

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2.2.4 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 to see more details.
Step 2
Click to select one or more items you want to update.
Step 3
Click Update to start the update process.

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2.2.5 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.

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2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite
with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities.
2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live
Update & APP Shop.
You can also download the utility from the ASRock's website: "https://www.asrock.com".
Go to the product page of your motherboard, select "Support" > "Download" to download
"ASRock Motherboard Utility".
Aer the installation, you will nd the icon “ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-
Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-click the
“ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)“ icon , ASRock Motherboard Utility
(A-Tuni ng) main menu will pop up.
2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
ere are ve sections in ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu:
Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings.
Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.

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OC Tweaker
Congurations for overclocking the system.
System Info
View information about the system.
*e System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.

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FAN-Tastic Tuning
Congure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi
to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
Settings
Congure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto
run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to
be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.