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  • Page 2 (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) The terms HDMI™...
  • Page 4 Fatal1ty Story Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or five games off guys who played at the highest level. I actually thought of making a career of it, but at that young age situations change rapidly.
  • Page 5 LIVIN’ LARGE Since my first big tournament wins, I have been a “Professional Cyberathlete”, traveling the world and livin’ large with lots of International media coverage on outlets such as MTV, ESPN and a 60 Minutes segment on CBS to name only a few. It's unreal - it's crazy. I’m living a dream by playing video games for a living.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)
  • Page 7 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 ASRock RGB LED Utility Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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 9: Specifications

    • AMD 7 Gen A-Series APUs support DDR4 2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 25 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support.
  • Page 10 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Max. shared memory 2GB • Supports 2 x HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and...
  • Page 11 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Ryzen Series CPU) or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with A-Series APU)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x LPC Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
  • Page 12 • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis, Chassis Optional/ Water Pump Fans • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock’s web- site for details: http://www.asrock.com Certifica- • FCC, CE tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout Top Side View USB_5 CHA_FAN2 AMD_FAN_LED1 CPU_FAN1 AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac ATX12V1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 USB 3.0 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 RoHS USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 SPEAKER1 Promontory PANEL1 B350 M2_WIFI_1 HD_AUDIO1 BIOS LPC1 CLRCMOS1...
  • Page 14 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Back Side View...
  • Page 15 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5) AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB_1) Antenna Ports USB 2.0 Port (USB_2) Microphone (Pink) USB 3.0 Port (USB31_TA_1) Optical SPDIF Out Port LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12) Central / Bass (Orange) USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
  • Page 17 * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange...

  • Page 18: Wifi-802.11Ac Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5 Ghz Antenna

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0.
  • Page 19 WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clock- wise until it is securely connected. Step 3 Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX 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 21: Installing The Cpu

    2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
  • Page 22 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After 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.
  • Page 24 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...
  • Page 25 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2...
  • Page 26 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...
  • Page 27 4-pin FAN cable RGB LED Cable +12V *The diagram shown here are for reference only. Please refer to page 32 for the orientation of AMD Fan LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1).
  • Page 28 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3...
  • Page 30 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...
  • Page 31 +12V Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. If you select AMD_FAN_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock RGB LED". If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The diagram shown here are for reference only. Please refer to page 32 for the orientation of AMD Fan...

  • Page 32: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
  • Page 33 The DIMM only fits 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.

  • Page 34: Expansion Slot (Pci Express Slot)

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is 1 PCI Express slot 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 35: 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”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

  • Page 36: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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.
  • Page 37 Serial ATA3 Connectors These four SATA3 (SATA3_1: connectors support SATA see p.6, No. 11) data cables for internal (SATA3_2: storage devices with up to see p.6, No. 10) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 13) AMD LED Fan USB This header is used for Header...
  • Page 38 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A.
  • Page 39 ATX Power Connector This motherboard pro- (24-pin ATXPWR1) vides a 24-pin ATX power (see p.6, No. 7) connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin ATX 12V Power This motherboard Connector provides a 8-pin ATX 12V (8-pin ATX12V1) power connector.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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 41: F-Stream

    3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing F-Stream F-Stream can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “F-Stream“ on your desktop. Double-click the “F-Stream“...
  • Page 42 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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 43 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 F-Stream. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want F-Stream to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Apps

    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 46 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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...
  • Page 47 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. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

  • Page 48: Bios & Drivers

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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.

  • Page 49: Setting

    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 50: Creative Soundblaster Cinema3

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.4 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 The SoundBlaster Cinema3, powered by the SBX Pro Studio technologies, is designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios to the PC. With this utility, you can easily enhance your audio environment in five modes, including Headphones, Speakers, Music, Movie, Game, Voice and Custom.

  • Page 51: Asrock Rgb Led Utility

    3.5 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 52: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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 53: Navigation Keys

    4.1.2 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 54: Main Screen

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

  • Page 55: Oc Tweaker Screen

    4.3 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 56 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults. Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user profile to disk.

  • Page 57: Advanced Screen

    4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage- Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Trusted Computing and AMD PBS. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. UEFI Configuration Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

  • Page 58: Cpu Configuration

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install ® Windows OS and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled].

  • Page 59: North Bridge Configuration

    4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Use this to enable or disable IOMMU. The default value of this feature is [Disabled]. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up.

  • Page 60: South Bridge Configuration

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

  • Page 61: Storage Configuration

    4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Hot Plug Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug.

  • Page 62: Super Io Configuration

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.

  • Page 63: Acpi Configuration

    4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests. 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 64: Trusted Computing

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.4.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives.

  • Page 65: Amd Pbs

    4.4.8 AMD PBS PCIe x16/2x8 Switch (only for Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge)) Switch PCIe x16 slot to 1x16 or 2x8.

  • Page 66: Tools

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.5 Tools RGB LED ASRock RGB LED allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device.
  • Page 67 Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.

  • Page 68: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.6 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 69 and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 1. Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 70: Security Screen

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.7 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.

  • Page 71: Boot Screen

    4.8 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. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.
  • Page 72 Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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.
  • Page 73 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. Launch PXE 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 74: Exit Screen

    Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.9 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...
  • Page 75 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 http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp...

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