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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 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI®...
  • Page 4 CE Warning This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...

  • Page 5: 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 Slots (PCI Express Slots)
  • Page 6 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 38 2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers Phantom Gaming Tuning ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting Creative SoundBlaster Cinema5...
  • Page 7 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 4.6.5 Super IO Configuration 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 8: 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 9: Specifications

    • Supports DDR4 4266+(OC)*/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866 (OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non- ECC mode) • Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB • Supports Intel®...
  • Page 10 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi- 802.11ac module (on the rear I/O) • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2) Graphics * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
  • Page 11 • Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel • RGB LED • Gold Audio Jacks • 15μ Gold Audio Connector • Supports Creative SoundBlaster Cinema5 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL8125AG): • Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Software - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - Visual Network Usage Statistics...
  • Page 12 • 2 x Ultra M.2 Sockets (M2_2 and M2_3), support M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s mod- ule and 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...
  • Page 13 Connector • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x Addressable LED Header * Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
  • Page 14 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * 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 15: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout CLRBTN1 CHA_FAN5/WP CPU_FAN1 ATX12V2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2/WP M2_WIFI1 USB 3.1 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_3 2.5GLAN (Realtek B: USB3_4 RTL8125AG) USB 3.1 Gen2 Top: LAN1 T: USB31_TA1 (Intel I211AT) B: USB31_TA2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Top: LAN2 T: USB31_TA_3 (Intel I219V) B: USB31_TC_1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4...
  • Page 16 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Optical SPDIF Out Port DisplayPort 1.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_3) 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (Dragon RTL8125AG)* USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1) LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)** USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Ports (USB31_TA_12) LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel®...
  • Page 18 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 ** 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...

  • Page 19: Wifi-802.11Ac Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5 Ghz Antenna

    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 v5.0 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 v5.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to- use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 21: Installing The Cpu

    2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-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 22 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9...
  • Page 23 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 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 25: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 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. 2.
  • Page 26 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9...

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 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 28: Jumpers Setup

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 Short: Clear CMOS (CLRMOS1)

  • Page 29: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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 Connect the power PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 30 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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.8, No. 22) header. PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight SATA3 (SATA3_0_1: connectors support SATA see p.8, No.
  • Page 31 USB 2.0 Headers There are two USB USB_PWR (9-pin USB_1_2) 2.0 headers on this DUMMY (see p.8, No. 24) motherboard. USB_PWR (4-pin USB3) (see p.8, No. 25) USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers There are two headers on Dummy IntA_PA_D+ (19-pin USB3_5_6) this motherboard.
  • Page 32 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 33 CPU/Water Pump Fan This motherboard FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Connector provides a 4-Pin water CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) cooling CPU fan (see p.8, No. 4) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector This motherboard (24-pin ATXPWR1)
  • Page 34 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 Thunderbolt AIC Please connect a Thunderbolt™ Connector add-in card (AIC) to the (5-pin TB1) Thunderbolt AIC connector via (see p.8, No. 28) the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE5 (default slot). RGB LED Headers RGB header is used to connect (4-pin RGB_LED1) RGB LED extension cable which...

  • Page 35: Smart Switches

    2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button and Clear CMOS Button. Power Button Power Button allows users (PWRBTN1) to quickly turn on/off the Power (see p.8, No. 18) system. Reset Button Reset Button allows (RSTBTN1) users to quickly reset the Reset...

  • Page 36: Dr. Debug

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 2.8 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 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.
  • Page 37 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices. Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules.

  • Page 38: Sli Tm And Quad Sli Tm Operation Guide

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 2.9 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 39 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 40: Driver Installation And Setup

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 2.9.2 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 41: Operation Guide

    2.10 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX , 3-way 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 42 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 43: Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Step 2 Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4...
  • Page 44 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 2.10.3 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 45 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and 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_1) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 46 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 47 2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 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 Socket (M2_3) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 48 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. Step 4 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation.
  • Page 49 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 ASX7000NP-128GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C Apacer PCIe3 x4...
  • Page 50 SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD 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 51: 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 52: Phantom Gaming Tuning

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 3.2 Phantom Gaming Tuning Phantom Gaming Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing Phantom Gaming Tuning Phantom Gaming Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
  • Page 53 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 54 Settings Configure ASRock Phantom Gaming Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want Phantom Gaming Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Apps

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 57 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 58 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 59: 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 60: Setting

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 61: Creative Soundblaster Cinema5

    3.4 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema5 The SoundBlaster Cinema5, 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 62: Asrock Polychrome Rgb

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 3.5 ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Polychrome RGB is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connect- ing the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
  • Page 63 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strip to the Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) on the motherboard. ADDR_LED1 DO_ADDR VOUT 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2.
  • Page 64 ASRock Polychrome RGB Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome RGB 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 65: 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 66: Ez Mode

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 67: 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 68: Navigation Keys

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 69: 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 70: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 71 CPU Configuration Performance mode Intel Performance Mode allows you to do real-time overclocking by pressing the OC button. The OC LED reminds you the Performance mode is ON. Please select the overclocking rule for Performance mode. [Disabled] Select this item to disable Intel Performance Mode. [CPU Ratio +1] , [CPU Ratio +2] and [CPU Ratio +3] Select the level of overclocking performed.
  • Page 72 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 Divider Configure the BCLK divider. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. Reliability Stress Restrictor Disable or Enable Reliability Stress Restrictor feature. FCLK Frequency Configure the FCLK Frequency. AVX Ratio Offset AVX Ratio Offset specifies a negative offset from the CPU Ratio for AVX workloads.
  • Page 73 ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded.
  • Page 74 DRAM Clock Choose a frequency to override to clock delay for memory training. DRAM Clock controls memory training only if ASRock Timing Optimization is disabled. Primary Timing CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response.
  • Page 75 The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank. 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. Write to Read Delay (tWTR_S) The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.
  • Page 76 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 tRDRD_dd Configure between module read to read delay. tRDWR_sg Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dg Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dr Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dd Configure between module read to write delay. tWRRD_sg Configure between module write to read delay.
  • Page 77 RTL Init Value Configure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training. IO-L Init Value Configure IO latency init value for IO latency training. RTL (CH A) Configure round trip latency for channel A. RTL (CH B) Configure round trip latency for channel B. IO-L (CH A) Configure IO latency for channel A.
  • Page 78 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 ODT WR (B2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B2. ODT NOM (A1) Use this to change ODT (CH A1) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (A2) Use this to change ODT (CH A2) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (B1) Use this to change ODT (CH B1) Auto/Manual settings.
  • Page 79 DQ Driving Adjust DQ Driving for better signal. Default is 26. Command Driving Adjust Command Driving for better signal. Default is 20. Control Driving Adjust Control Driving for better signal. Default is 20. Clock Driving Adjust Clock Driving for better signal. Default is 26. DQ Slew Rate Adjust DQ Slew Rate for better signal.
  • Page 80 Configure the tCWL for Memory MRS MR2. MRS tCCD_L Configure the tCL for Memory MRS MR6. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after MRC_DONE.
  • Page 81 CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. GT Core/Cache Voltage Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU Core/Cache. GT Load-Line Calibration GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load.
  • Page 82 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 VCC PLL Voltage Configure the voltage for the VCC PLL. VCC PLL Eventual Voltage Configure the VCC PLL Voltage for booting into OS. CPU Cold Bug Killer Voltage Cold Bug Killer Voltage. Recommended to set for Ln2 benching. It will solve most of CPU cold bug.
  • Page 83 1.125V will be proper value. Bu the voltage level will be different on each processor. User has to find the best value for user’s own processor. Memory Controller PLL Voltage Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9 -15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling.

  • Page 84: Advanced Screen

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunder- bolt, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. 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 85: Cpu Configuration

    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. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving.
  • Page 86 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 Enable C7 sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C10 State Support Enable C10 sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CFG Lock This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock.

  • Page 87: Chipset Configuration

    4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 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 88 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. 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.
  • Page 89 automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Enable/disable the onboard WAN device. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Bluetooth Enable/disable the bluetooth.

  • Page 90: Storage Configuration

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Supports new features that improve performance. [Intel RST Premium (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 91: Intel® Thunderbolt

    4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP.
  • Page 92 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. Disabled: No OS native support. Enabled: OS Native support only. no RTD3.

  • Page 93: Super Io Configuration

    4.6.5 Super IO Configuration PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.

  • Page 94: Acpi Configuration

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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. ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5.
  • Page 95 USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.

  • Page 96: Usb Configuration

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 97: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 98: Tools

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 4.7 Tools 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 99 Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to the secondary flash ROM.. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which enhances the safety and stability of your system.

  • Page 100: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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. Fan-Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 101 CPU Fan 2 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU Fan 2. CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. CPU Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2.
  • Page 102 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 2. 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. Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2.
  • Page 103 Chassis Fan 4 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 4, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 4 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 4. Chassis Fan 4 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 4 Step Up.
  • Page 104 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 6 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 6. Chassis Fan 6 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 6 Step Up. Chassis Fan 6 Step Down Set the value of Chassis Fan 6 Step Down.

  • Page 105: 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 106: Boot Screen

    Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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 107 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 108 Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 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. Other PCI Device ROM Priority For PCI devices other than Network.

  • Page 109: 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 110 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 111 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations:...
  • Page 112 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 / 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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