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  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header Installing the I/O Panel Shield Installing the Motherboard Installing SATA Drives Installing a Graphics Card Connecting Peripheral Devices...
  • Page 4 2.15 Dr. Debug 2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1) 2.17 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2)

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, 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 6: Specifications

    • Max. capacity of system memory: 2TB * S3 (Sleep) mode is supported only when 1 / 2 / 4 DIMMs memory modules are installed. ** Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion...
  • Page 7 WRX90 WS EVO 2 x 10 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s (Intel® X710-AT2) • Support PXE 1 x Dedicated IPMI (Realtek RTL8211F) CPU: • 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) Chipset: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear, 2 Front)
  • Page 8 RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe stor- age devices* * Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10 Connector • 2 x Thermistor Cable Headers • 1 x Front VGA Header...
  • Page 9 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) • CEC Tier II ready * 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.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 DDR5_H0 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ADDR_LED1 DDR5_G0 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PCIE12V1_6P ATX12V1 Power ATX12V2 PCIE12V2_6P Debug DDR5_F0 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Reset BIOS DDR5_E0 (64 bit, 288-pin module) IPMI LAN1 LAN_2 DDR5_A0 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR5_B0 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR5_C0 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR5_D0 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
  • Page 11 WRX90 WS EVO No. Description Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 8 pin ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 6 pin PCIe 12V Power Connector (PCIE12V2_6P) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_G0, DDR5_E0) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_H0, DDR5_F0)
  • Page 12 No. Description Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) Thermistor Cable Header (T_SENSOR2) Thermistor Cable Header (T_SENSOR1) Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) Manufacturing Mode Jumper (MFG1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_34) USB 2.0 Header (USB_12) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1)

  • Page 13: I/O Panel

    WRX90 WS EVO 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_6) (USB32_34) USB4 Type-C Port (USB_TC2) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_5) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN_2)**...
  • Page 14 * 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 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description...
  • Page 15 WRX90 WS EVO *** Function of the Audio Ports in 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel Configuration: Channel Port Function Line Out Jack Front speaker out (Rear Panel) Pink-Mic Rear speaker out (Front Panel) Microphone Input Jack 5.1ch Central/Subwoofer speaker out...

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    WRX90 WS EVO Chapter 2 Installation This is an EEB 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
  • Page 19 WRX90 WS EVO...
  • Page 20 Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the orange carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
  • Page 21 WRX90 WS EVO...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Liquid Cooler

    2.2 Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler 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 23 WRX90 WS EVO...

  • Page 24: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 , DDR3 or DDR4 memory module into a DDR5 slot;...
  • Page 25 WRX90 WS EVO...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...

  • Page 27: Installing The I/O Panel Shield

    WRX90 WS EVO 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield...

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    2.6 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 29: Installing Sata Drives

    WRX90 WS EVO 2.7 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 30 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 31: Installing A Graphics Card

    WRX90 WS EVO 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 32 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 7 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 33: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    WRX90 WS EVO 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Power Connectors

    2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 35: Power On

    WRX90 WS EVO 2.11 Power On...

  • Page 36: Jumpers Setup

    2.12 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 (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No. 34) CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
  • Page 37 WRX90 WS EVO Manufacturing Mode Jumper (MFG1) (see p.6, No. 40) Short two pins to boot Manufactory mode. MFG1 2-pin Jumper Short: Boot Manufactory mode Open: Default...

  • Page 38: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.13 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 (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 39 WRX90 WS EVO Auxiliary Panel Header (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 33) This header supports multiple functions on the front panel, including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. AUX_PANEL1 A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) This header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment.
  • Page 40 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 35) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 41 WRX90 WS EVO Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 25)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No. 25)(Upper) Vertical: (SATA3_3) (see p.6, No. 26) (SATA3_4) (see p.6, No. 27) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage...
  • Page 42 Serial General Purpose Input/Output Headers (7-pin SATA_SGPIO1) (see p.6, No. 21) (7-pin SATA_SGPIO2) (see p.6, No. 22) The headers support Serial Link interface for onboard SATA connections. SATA_SGPIO1 SCLOCK SLOAD SDATAOUT SATA_SGPIO2 SCLOCK SLOAD SDATAOUT...
  • Page 43 WRX90 WS EVO SlimSAS Connectors Right Angle: (SLIM1) (see p.6, No. 23) Vertical: (SLIM2) (see p.6, No. 24) These connectors are used for the NVME PCIE or SATA devices. SLIM1 supports PCIe Gen4x4 or 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s. SLIM2 supports PCIe Gen4x4.
  • Page 44 MCIO Connectors Right Angle: (MCIO1) (see p.6, No. 16) Vertical: (MCIO2) (see p.6, No. 17) These connectors are used for the NVME PCIE or SATA devices. MCIO1 MCIO2 Defeinition Pin Defeinition G1_RXP3 G1_TXP3 G1_RXN3 G1_TXN3 G1_RXP2 G1_TXP2 G1_RXN2 G1_TXN2 BP_TYPE WAKE# CLKP BUF_RST0_L...
  • Page 45 WRX90 WS EVO USB 2.0 Headers Vertical: (9-pin USB_12) (see p.6, No. 42) Right Angle: (9-pin USB_34) (see p.6, No. 41) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_34 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 46 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_7_8) (see p.6, No. 30) There is a header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_7_8 IntA_P_D+ IntA_P_D- IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTX- IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSRX- Vbus Vbus IntA_P_SSRX- IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSTX- IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_D- IntA_P_D+...
  • Page 47 WRX90 WS EVO Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC3) (see p.6, No. 19) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports.
  • Page 48 Front Panel Audio Header Right Angle: (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 50) This header is for connecting audio device to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 49 WRX90 WS EVO Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 43) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 1) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 14) This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 50 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 8) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
  • Page 51 WRX90 WS EVO CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No.9) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. *The default of CPU_FAN2/WP BIOS setting is [Full Speed].
  • Page 52 24 pin ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 15) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATXPWR1...
  • Page 53 WRX90 WS EVO 3 pin ATX Power Connector (3-pin ATX_CON1) (see p.6, No. 13) This motherboard provides a 3-pin ATX power connector. Plug the Multi PSU Adaptor Cable that comes with the package to this connector if you use a secondary PSU.
  • Page 54 Front VGA Header (10-pin VGA_CON1) (see p.6, No. 48) Please connect either end of VGA_2X5 cable to VGA header. VGA_CON1...
  • Page 55 WRX90 WS EVO 8 pin ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 7) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 2) This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
  • Page 56 6-pin PCIe 12V Power Connectors (6-pin PCIE12V1_6P) (see p.6, No. 6) (6-pin PCIE12V2_6P) (see p.6, No. 3) This motherboard provides two 6-pin PCIe 12V power connectors. Connect PCIe power cables to PCIE12V1_6P and PCIE12V2_6P. *It is required to connect all 8 pin and 6 pin 12V Power Connectors when over- clocking.
  • Page 57 WRX90 WS EVO 6 pin Graphics 12V Power Connectors Right Angle: (6-pin GFX_12V1) (see p.6, No. 28) Vertical: (6-pin GFX_12V2) (see p.6, No. 29) This motherboard provides two 6 pin Graphics 12V Power Connectors. * It is required to connect 6 pin PCIE 12V power cables to either GFX_12V1 or GFX_12V2;...
  • Page 58 PSU SMBus Header (5-pin PSU_SMB1) (see p.6, No. 39) PSU SMBus monitors the status of the power supply, fan and system temperature. PSU_SMB1 SMBDATA SMBCLK +3VSB ALERT...
  • Page 59 WRX90 WS EVO Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (4-pin IPMB1) (see p.6, No. 45) This 4-pin connector is used to provide a cabled base-board or front panel connection for value added features and 3rd-party add-in cards, such as Emergency Management cards, that provide management features using the IPMB.
  • Page 60 Baseboard Management Controller SMBus Header (5-pin BMC_SMB1) (see p.6, No. 47) The header is used for the SMBUS devices. BMC_SMB1 BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N Power BMC_SMBCLK BMC_SMBDATA...
  • Page 61 WRX90 WS EVO Non Maskable Interrupt Button Header (NMI_BTN1) (see p.6, No. 46) Please connect a NMI device to this header. NMI_BTN1 CONTROL...
  • Page 62 CPU HP-SMBus Connector (5-pin CPU1_HSBP1) (see p.6, No. 31) This header is used for the hot plug feature of HDDs on the backplane. CPU1_HSBP1 CPU_HP_SCL CPU_HP_SDA P0_HP_ALERT_L...
  • Page 63 WRX90 WS EVO Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 49) This COM header supports serial port module. COM1 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1...
  • Page 64 Thermistor Cable Headers (2-pin T_SENSOR1) (see p.6, No. 37) (2-pin T_SENSOR2) (see p.6, No. 36) The Thermistor Cable Headers are used to connect thermistor cables to monitor the temperature of the critical components. Plug the thermistor cables that come with the package to these headers, and then attach the sensor ends to the components to detect their temperature.
  • Page 65 WRX90 WS EVO Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 10) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 44) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.

  • Page 66: Smart Buttons

    2.14 Smart Buttons The motherboard has three smart buttons: Power Button, Reset Button and Clear CMOS Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Button (PWRBTN1) (see p.6, No. 11) Power Button allows users to quickly turn on/off the system.
  • Page 67 WRX90 WS EVO Reset Button (RSTBTN1) (see p.6, No. 12) Reset Button allows users to quickly reset the system. RSTBTN1 Reset...
  • Page 68 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) (see p.6, No. 38) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. CLRCBTN1 This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.
  • Page 69 WRX90 WS EVO 2.15 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT...
  • Page 70 0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_INIT 0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN 0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT 0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM 0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES 0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES 0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT...
  • Page 71 WRX90 WS EVO 0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT 0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN 0x9B DXE_USB_RESET 0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT 0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE 0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN 0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET 0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT 0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE 0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN 0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET 0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT 0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE 0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD 0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START 0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT 0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT...
  • Page 72 0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES 0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN 0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END 0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT 0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM 0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG 0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG 0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP 0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET 0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO 0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER 0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED 0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND 0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED 0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED 0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT 0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST...
  • Page 73 WRX90 WS EVO 0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED 0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED 0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH 0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED 0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE 0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR 0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN...
  • Page 74 0xD8 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED 0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND 0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR 0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR...
  • Page 75 WRX90 WS EVO 2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 76 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used.
  • Page 77 WRX90 WS EVO Step 6 Ensure that the notch at the end of the M.2 SSD card aligns with the nut. Then secure the M.2 SSD card by turning the nut lock clockwise to its locked position. Step 7 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place.
  • Page 78 2.17 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Card Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD card.
  • Page 79 WRX90 WS EVO Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD card.
  • Page 80 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD card support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 81 (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 82 ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

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