Asus ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING User manual

Motherboard
ROG STRIX
X570-F GAMING

ii
E15201
First Edition
May 2019
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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................................... v
About this guide......................................................................................................... vi
ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING specifications summary......................................... viii
Package contents...................................................................................................... xii
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed..................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-4
1.1.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-6
1.1.6 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................ 1-8
1.1.7 Headers....................................................................................... 1-9
1.1.8 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation.............................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation............................... 2-4
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-7
2.1.5 ATX power connection................................................................ 2-8
2.1.6 SATA device connection............................................................. 2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O connector ..................................................................... 2-9
2.1.8 Expansion card installation ....................................................... 2-10
2.1.9 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-11
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-13
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-15
2.3 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-17
2.4 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-17
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Q-Fan Control ............................................................................. 3-7

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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9
3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-10
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-12
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................3-12
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-13
3.6.1 AMD fTPM Conguration .......................................................... 3-13
3.6.2 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-13
3.6.3 Bixby IDE Conguration............................................................ 3-14
3.6.4 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 3-14
3.6.5 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 3-15
3.6.6 APM Conguration.................................................................... 3-16
3.6.7 PCI Subsytem Settings ............................................................. 3-16
3.6.8 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-16
3.6.9 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-17
3.6.10 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 3-17
3.6.11 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-17
3.6.12 AMD CBS.................................................................................. 3-17
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-17
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-17
3.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................3-19
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-19
3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase..................................................................3-19
3.9.3 ASUS User prole..................................................................... 3-20
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 3-20
3.9.5 Graphics Card Information........................................................ 3-20
3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate................................................................ 3-21
3.10 Exit menu..................................................................................................3-21
3.11 Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-21
3.11.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 3-22
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 3-22
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 3-24
Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations............................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1
Appendix
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter2:BasicInstallation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter3:BIOSSetup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter4:RAIDSupport
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING specifications summary
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CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD RyzenTM/2nd and 1st Gen AMD
Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list.
Chipset AMD X570 Chipset
Memory
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
- 4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 4400(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/40
00(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/
3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz,
un-buffered memory
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
- 4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3
200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz,
un-buffered memory
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Processors
- 4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/280
0(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Expansion slots
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x16, x8/x8)
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x16, x8/x8)
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlot (supports x8 )
AMD X570 chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (supports x4)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x 1 slots
Graphics
Integrated Graphics in 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Vega Graphics Processors
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @60Hz
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with maximum resolution of 4096 x
2160@60Hz
Multi-GPU support
3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
- Supports NVIDIA®2-Way SLI®Technology
- Supports AMD 3-way CrossFireX™ Technology
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Processors
- Supports AMD 2-way CrossFireX™ Technology

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Storage
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110
storage devices support (PCIE 4.0 x 4 and SATA modes)
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110
storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)
AMD X570 Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110
(PCIE 4.0 x 4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
- 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
- Support RAID 0, 1, 10
LAN
Intel®Ethernet Controller I211-AT
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio S1220A
CODEC
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Dual Op Ampliers
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
Audio Features
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS®Sound Unbound
* Due to limitations in the HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported
for 8-Channel audio.
USB
3rd and 2nd Gen AMD RyzenTM/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (4 ports at back panel, Type-A)
AMD X570 chipset
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 front panel connector
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (at back panel, 3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (at front panel)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (at front panel)
ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING specifications summary

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ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING specifications summary
ROG Exclusive Features
Digi+ VRM
- Dr. Mos
- Alloy Chokes
- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
RAMCache III
GameFirst V
Sonic Studio III +Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
CPU-Z
Special Features
ASUS Exclusive Software Features
- Armoury Crate
- AURA
- Aura Lighting Control,Aura Addressable Gen2 Header(s), Aura
RGB Strip Headers, Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with
compatible ASUS ROG devices
- AI Suite 3
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Fan Xpert4
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple
thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
ASUS Exclusive Hardware Features
- ROG patented pre-mounted I/O shield
- OptiMem
- Ai Charger
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
- BIOS FlashbackTM button
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-LED
- Q-Slot
- Q-DIMM
Gamer’s Guardian
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB ports
- Highly Durable Components
- SafeSlot
- Procool
- DIGI+ VRM

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ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING specifications summary
Back I/O Ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x BIOS FlashbackTM button
1 x BIOS FlashbackTM LED
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C )
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
Internal I/O Ports
1 x NODE connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 front panel connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x SPI TPM header
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices
(support PCIE and SATA modes)
1 x 4-Pin CPU_FAN connector
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector
1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector
1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector
2 x 4-Pin CHA_FAN connectors
1 x 4-Pin M.2_FAN connector
1 x PCH _FAN connector
1 x T_ SENSOR connector
2 x AURA Addressable Gen2 headers
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin)
BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2,
ACPI 6.2
Manageability WOL, PXE
Support DVD contents
Overwolf
ASUS Utilities
WinRAR
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System Support Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING
Cables
1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s Cable
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips
1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strips
1 x Thermistor cable
Accessories
1 x 2-in-1 M.2 Screws Package
1 x ROG STRIX door hanger
1 x ROG STRIX sticker
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x cable tie package
1 x Cablemod coupon
Application DVD ROG STRIX motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Installation tools and components
1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis Power supply unit
AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan
DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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ASUS ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bagthatcamewiththecomponent.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Takenoteofthefollowingprecautionsbeforeyouinstallmotherboardcomponentsorchange
anymotherboardsettings.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Referto1.1.8Internal connectorsand 2.2.1 Rear I/O connectionformoreinformation
aboutrearpanelconnectorsandinternalconnectors.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout
STRIX X570-f GAMING
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)
TPU
BOOT
VGA
DRAM
CPU
CPU_OPT
CPU_FAN
AIO_PUMP
CHA_FAN2
W_PUMP+
M.2_FAN
T_SENSOR CLRTC
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
PCH_FAN
F_PANEL
AAFP
SATA6G_7 SATA6G_8
SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
EATXPWR
U32G1_12
AMD®
X570
Intel®
I211AT
AUDIO
Super
I/O
PCIE_X1_1
PCIE_X1_2
228022110 2260 2242
228022110 2260 2242
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_3
USB34 USB12 SPEAKER
ADD_GEN2_2
RGB_HEADER2
ADD_GEN2_1
RGB_HEADER1
LAN_U32G2_3
U32G2_C4
U32G2_56
U32G2_1-4
M.2(WIFI)
LED1_CON
HDMI_DP
BIOS_FLBK
FLBK_LED
DIGI
+VRM
24.4cm(9.6in)
30.5cm(12in)
BATTERY
U32G2_C11
SOCKET AM4
CHA_FAN1
SPI_TPM
COM_DEBUG NODE
EATX12V_1
EATX12V_2
RTL
8125-CG
10
9
8
1
12
11
14
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20
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ASUS ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V) 1-18
2. CPU,CPUoptional,andchassisfanconnectors;waterpump+,M.2fan,and
AIOpumpconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCPU_OPT,4-pinCHA_FAN1-
2;4-pinW_PUMP+,4-pinM.2_FAN,4-pinAIO_PUMP)
1-17
3. SPITPMconnector(14-1pinSPI_TPM) 1-20
4. AM4CPUsocket 1-4
5. AURARGBheaders(4-pinRGB_HEADER1/2) 1-10
6. DDR4DIMMslots 1-4
7. QLEDs(DRAM,CPU,VGA,BOOT) 1-8
8. AddressableRGBheader(4-1pinADD_GEN2_1/2) 1-11
9. USB3.2Gen2frontpanelconnector(U32G2_C11) 1-14
10. M.2sockets(M.2_1/2) 1-19
11. ClearRTCRAMjumper(2-pinCLRTC) 1-9
12. AMDSerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1-8) 1-13
13. StandbypowerLED(SB_PWR) 1-8
14. Systempanelconnectors(10-1pinPANEL,4-pinSPEAKER) 1-16
15. USB3.2Gen1frontpanelconnector(U32G1_12) 1-14
16. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB12,USB34) 1-15
17. Thermalsensorconnector(2-pinT_SENSOR) 1-12
18. NODEconnector(12-1pinNODE) 1-20
19. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-12
20. PCIe4.0/3.0x16slot(PCIE_X16_1/2/3) 1-5
21. PCIe4.0x1slot(PCIE_X1_1/2) 1-5
22. PCHfanconnectors(4-pinPCH_FAN) 1-21
23. LEDconnector(13-pinLED1_CON1) 1-15
24. BIOSFlashbackLED(FLBK_LED) 1-9
25. BIOSFlashbackbutton(BIOS_FLBK) 2-12

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1.1.4 System memory
ThemotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModules
(DIMM)slots.
ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.DONOT
installaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithanAM4socketdesignedforAMDAM4Socketfor3rdand2nd
GenAMDRyzenTM/2ndand1stGenAMDRyzen™withRadeon™VegaGraphicsProcessors.
EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
TheAM4sockethasadifferentpinoutdesign.EnsurethatyouuseaCPUdesignedforthe
AM4socket.TheCPUtsinonlyonecorrectorientation.DONOTforcetheCPUintothe
sockettopreventbendingtheconnectorsonthesocketanddamagingtheCPU!
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288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2*
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2*

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Recommended memory configurations
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem
mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Any
excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel
operation.
• ThismotherboarddoesnotsupportDIMMsmadeupof512Mb(64MB)chipsorless
(MemorychipcapacitycountsinMegabit,8Megabit/Mb=1Megabyte/MB).
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(4DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferedDDR4DIMMsintotheDIMM
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1.1.5 Expansion slots
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
causeyouphysicalinjuryanddamagemotherboardcomponents.
Slot No. Slot Description
1PCIe4.0/3.0x16_1slot
2PCIe4.0x1_1slot
3PCIe4.0/3.0x16_2slot
4 PCIe4.0x1_2slot
5PCIe4.0x16_3slot
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PCIE_X1_1
PCIE_X1_2
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_3