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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) Manufactured under license under U.S.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switch and Quad SLI Operation Guide 2.8.1 Installing Two SLI...
  • Page 5 Installing Drivers A-Tuning 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting ASRock RGB LED Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction EZ Mode Advanced Mode 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 4.3.2 Navigation Keys...
  • Page 6 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 4.6.7 USB Configuration 4.6.8 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen 4.10 Boot Screen 4.11 Exit Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    (OC)/2800 (OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory * The maximum memory frequency supported may vary by processor type. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports non-ECC RDIMM (Registered DIMM) • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel®...
  • Page 9 X299 Extreme4 • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLI and SLI • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2 and PCIE3) Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek...
  • Page 10 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports Intel® Optane Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x Virtual RAID On CPU Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header...
  • Page 11 X299 Extreme4 * CPU_OPT/W_PUMP1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 and CHA_ FAN3/W_PUMP2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con- nector) • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ...
  • Page 12 * For detailed product information, 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 even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    X299 Extreme4 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 CPU_OPT/W_PUMP1 CHA_FAN2 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 CLRC BTN1 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB3_3 B: USB3_4 USB 3.1 Gen2 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 2066 Socket USB 2.0 Top: T: USB1...
  • Page 14 No. Description Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_C2, DDR4_D2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_C1, DDR4_D1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_OPT/W_PUMP1)

  • Page 15: I/O Panel

    X299 Extreme4 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description PS/2 Mouse Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) Central / Bass (Orange) USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1) Rear Speaker (Black) USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4) Line In (Light Blue) USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
  • Page 16 ** 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 Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In Channels (No.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    X299 Extreme4 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 fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 18: Installing The Cpu

    2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 2066-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.
  • Page 19 X299 Extreme4...
  • Page 20 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.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    X299 Extreme4 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 22: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. For quad channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2.
  • Page 23 X299 Extreme4 • For CPU with 16 PCIe lanes, please install the memory modules on DDR4_C1, C2, D1 and D2 only.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 4 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 settings for the card before you start the installation.
  • Page 25 X299 Extreme4 PCIe Slot Configurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 Single Graphics Card Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX or SLI Mode PCIe Slot Configurations (For CPU with 16 PCIe lanes) PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 Single Graphics Card...

  • Page 26: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 2-pin Jumper (see p.7, No.

  • Page 27: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    X299 Extreme4 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...
  • Page 28 Power LED and Speaker Please connect the SPEAKER DUMMY Header chassis power LED and DUMMY (7-pin SPK_PLED1) the chassis speaker to this (see p.7, No. 18) header. PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight SATA3 (SATA3_0_1: connectors support SATA see p.7, No.
  • Page 29 X299 Extreme4 Front Panel Audio Header This header is for PRESENCE# (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) connecting audio devices MIC_RET OUT_RET (see p.7, No. 29) to the front audio panel. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 30 CPU Fan Connector This motherboard FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED (4-pin CPU_FAN1) provides a 4-Pin CPU fan FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.7, No. 8) (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU Optional/Water This motherboard FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED Pump Fan Connector...
  • Page 31 X299 Extreme4 Thunderbolt AIC Please connect a Thunderbolt™ Connector add-in card (AIC) to this (5-pin TB1) connector via the GPIO cable. (see p.7, No. 25) RGB LED Headers These two RGB headers are used (4-pin RGB_LED1) to connect RGB LED exten- 12V G R (see p.7, No.
  • Page 32 Virtual RAID On CPU This connector supports Intel® VROC RAID KEY Header Virtual RAID on CPU and (4-pin VROC1) NVME/AHCI RAID on CPU +3VSB (see p.7, No. 11) PCIE. With the introduction of the Intel VROC product, there are three modes of operation: HW key required Key features • Pass-thru only (no RAID)

  • Page 33: Smart Switch

    X299 Extreme4 2.7 Smart Switch The motherboard has a smart switch: Clear CMOS Button, allowing users to clear the CMOS values. Clear CMOS Button Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN) allows users to quickly (see p.9, No. 14) clear the CMOS values.

  • Page 34: Sli Tm And Quad Sli Tm Operation Guide

    2.8 SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide ® This motherboard supports NVIDIA and Quad SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Requirements ® 1. You should only use identical SLI -ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certi- fied.
  • Page 35 X299 Extreme4 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_ Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Car d ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the...

  • Page 36: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the ® Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU. For SLI and Quad SLI mode...

  • Page 37: Tm Tm

    X299 Extreme4 2.9 CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireX -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified.
  • Page 38 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec- tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot.

  • Page 39: Driver Installation And Setup

    X299 Extreme4 2.9.2 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 installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
  • Page 40 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 Sockets (M2_1) support SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 41 X299 Extreme4 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.
  • Page 42 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Interface ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C Crucial SATA3 CT120M500SSD4 Crucial SATA3 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SATA3 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7...
  • Page 43 X299 Extreme4 SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) PCIe3 x4 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...
  • Page 44 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 Sockets (M2_2) support SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 45 X299 Extreme4 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.
  • Page 46 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Interface ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C Crucial SATA3 CT120M500SSD4 Crucial SATA3 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SATA3 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7...
  • Page 47 X299 Extreme4 SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) PCIe3 x4 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...

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 49: A-Tuning

    X299 Extreme4 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 desktop. Double-click the “A- Tuning“...
  • Page 50 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 51 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 launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 52: Asrock Live Update & App Shop

    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. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 53: Apps

    X299 Extreme4 3.3.2 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. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 54 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. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 55 X299 Extreme4 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 find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.

  • Page 56: Bios & Drivers

    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 to see more details.

  • Page 57: Setting

    X299 Extreme4 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.

  • Page 58: Asrock Rgb Led

    3.4 ASRock RGB LED ASRock RGB LED is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
  • Page 59 ASRock RGB LED Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock RGB LED 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.

  • Page 60: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 61: Ez Mode

    X299 Extreme4 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 your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc.

  • Page 62: Advanced Mode

    4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, press <F6> or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 63: Navigation Keys

    X299 Extreme4 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 <Enter>...

  • Page 64: Main Screen

    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.

  • Page 65: Oc Tweaker Screen

    X299 Extreme4 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. 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 match what you see on your screen.

  • Page 66: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration All Core Ratio The maximum core ratio value that CPU core works on. Per Core Mode Per core mode is disabled by default. CPU Mesh Max Ratio Sets the maximum OC Ratio for the CPU Mesh Domain. CPU Mesh Min Ratio Sets the minimum OC Ratio for the CPU Mesh Domain.
  • Page 67 X299 Extreme4 MFC Mode Override Configure the MFC Mode Override. Adjust Pll Adjust the Pll for higher -BCLK ration combination. Change Pll Trim Value Adjust the Pll value between +63 ro -63. Change Pll Trim Prefix Adjust the Pll Trim Prefix.

  • Page 68: Long Duration Maintained

    AVX3 Negative Offset AVX3 Negative Offset reduces core frequency. The AVX3 Negative Offset specifies a negative offset from the Turbo Ratio Limit for AVX3 workloads. Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
  • Page 69 X299 Extreme4 Primary Timing CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) RAS# to CAS# Delay : The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it.
  • Page 70 Write to Read Delay (tWTR) The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank. Write to Read Delay (tWTR_L) The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.
  • Page 71 X299 Extreme4 tRRDS The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank. tRRDR Configure Read to Read different rank dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from different DIMM separation parameter. tRRDD Use this item to change tRRDD setting. The default is [Auto].
  • Page 72 Fourth Timing RTL (A1) Configure the round trip latency for channel A1. RTL (A2) Configure the round trip latency for channel A2. RTL (B1) Configure the round trip latency for channel B1. RTL (B2) Configure the round trip latency for channel B2. RTL (C1) Configure the round trip latency for channel C1.

  • Page 73: Advanced Setting

    X299 Extreme4 IOL (D1) Configure the IO latency for channel D1. IOL (D2) Configure the IO latency for channel D2. Advanced Setting ODT WR (A1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A1. ODT WR (A2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A2.
  • Page 74 ODT PARK (C1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel C1. ODT PARK (C2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel C2. ODT PARK (D1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel D1. ODT PARK (D2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel D2.

  • Page 75: Voltage Configuration

    X299 Extreme4 Halt on mem Training Error Use this item to enable or disable Halt on memory Training Error. Memory Test Use this item to enable or disable memory test during normal boot. MemTestLoops Set the number of memory test loops during normal boot.
  • Page 76 DRAM CD Voltage Configure the voltage for the DRAM CD. VTTM CD Voltage Configure the voltage for the VTTM CD. 1.0 PCH Voltage Configure the chipset voltage (1.0V). VCCIO Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCIO. VCCSA Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCCSA. FIVR Configuration CPU Vcore Voltage Mode Configure the amount of voltage fed to the cores of the processor.
  • Page 77 X299 Extreme4 Sysyem Agent Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the System Agent. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. VCCU Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the VCCU. This voltage is specified in millivolts.

  • Page 78: Advanced Screen

    4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, IIO Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Thunderbolt , ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Com- puting. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. UEFI Configuration UEFI Setup Style Select the default mode when entering the UEFI setup utility.

  • Page 79: Cpu Configuration

    X299 Extreme4 4.6.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

  • Page 80: Hardware Prefetcher

    and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Intel Safer Mode Extensions (SMX) Enable/disable the Intel SMX (Safer Mode Extensions). Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better performance.

  • Page 81: Iio Configuration

    X299 Extreme4 4.6.2 IIO Configuration IOU0 (PCIE3) Select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot. IOU1 (PCIE2) Select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot.

  • Page 82: Chipset Configuration

    4.6.3 Chipset Configuration Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment Enable/disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. This is disabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to 2048MB. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.

  • Page 83: Onboard Lan

    X299 Extreme4 PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices.

  • Page 84: Storage Configuration

    4.6.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Controller Speed Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power.

  • Page 85: Intel® Thunderbolt

    X299 Extreme4 4.6.5 Intel® Thunderbolt™ Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology Enable/Disable the Intel(R) Thunderbolt function. Security Level Allows you to choose a security level for the Thunderbolt ports.

  • Page 86: Acpi Configuration

    4.6.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.

  • Page 87: Usb Configuration

    X299 Extreme4 4.6.7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.

  • Page 88: Trusted Computing

    4.6.8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 89: Tools

    RGB LED and header allows users to connect LED strip and create their unique PC style easily. 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 USB storage device.

  • Page 90: Network Configuration

    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.

  • Page 91: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    X299 Extreme4 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 temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Fan Tuning Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.
  • Page 92 CPU Optional Fan Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU Optional fan. CPU Optional Fan Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Optional fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. CPU Optional Fan Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for CPU Optional fan.
  • Page 93 X299 Extreme4 Chassis Fan 2 Step Down Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Down. CHA_FAN3 / W _ Pump Switch Select CHA_FAN3/CPU Optional or Water Pump mode. Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3.

  • Page 94: Security Screen

    4.9 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 95: Boot Screen

    X299 Extreme4 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.
  • Page 96 Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. Boot Failure Guard Message If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.
  • Page 97 X299 Extreme4 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.

  • Page 98: Exit Screen

    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 changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 99: Contact Information

    Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp...

  • Page 100: Declaration Of Conformity

    13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard X299 Extreme4 Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 101 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) X299 Extreme4 / 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) EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

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