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  • Page 2 Version 1.0 Published June 2020 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 AUSTRALIA ONLY Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage caused by our goods. 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout Front Panel Rear Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation...
  • Page 5 4.3.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 4.6.4 ACPI Configuration 4.6.5 USB Configuration 4.6.6 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen 4.10 Boot Screen 4.11 Exit Screen...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    H470M-STX Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing H470M-STX motherboard. In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Platform • Mini-STX Form Factor • Supports 10 Gen Intel® Core Processors (Socket 1200) • Digi Power design • 4 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology ® Chipset • Intel H470 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un- buffered memory...
  • Page 8 H470M-STX • Four graphics output options: D-Sub, HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 (over USB Type-C Alt Mode) * Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously • Supports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 30Hz • Supports D-Sub with max.
  • Page 9 Rear Panel • 1 x DC Jack (Compatible with the 19V power adapter)* * Please use 120W power adapter for 65W CPU and 90W power adapter for 35W CPU. • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection) * Supports USB Type-C Alt Mode...
  • Page 10 H470M-STX • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit Certifica- • FCC, CE tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) 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 11: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 DC Jack USB 3.2 Gen1 USB_3 CLRMOS1 Mic In USB 3.2 Gen1 USB_2 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB_4 PANEL1 B: USB_5 PLED PWRBTN USB_8_9 USB 3.2 Gen1 USB_1 HDLED RESET Top: USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB_6 RJ-45 BIOS Headphone...
  • Page 12 H470M-STX Back Side View M2_2 SATA3 SATA3...
  • Page 13 No. Description CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9) MONO Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) Audio Header (AUDIO3) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) SATA3 Connector (SATA2) SATA3 Connector (SATA1)

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    H470M-STX 1.4 Front Panel No. Description No. Description Headphone/Headset Jack (AUDIO1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port (USB_2) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB_1) Microphone Input (AUDIO2)

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    1.5 Rear Panel No. Description No. Description DC Jack HDMI Port (Supports 19V DC Power Adapters) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports D-Sub Port (USB_4_5) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port (USB_3) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports USB Type-C Alt Mode) (USB_6_7) DisplayPort 1.4 LAN RJ-45 Port*...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Installation

    H470M-STX Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-STX 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 17: Installing The Cpu

    2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1200-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.
  • Page 18 H470M-STX...
  • Page 19 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 20: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    H470M-STX 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules (So-Dimm)

    2.3 Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) This motherboard provides two 260-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) SO-DIMM slots. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be damaged. The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
  • Page 22 H470M-STX...

  • Page 23: Jumpers Setup

    2.4 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 (CLRCMOS1) Open: Default 2-pin Jumper...

  • Page 24: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    H470M-STX 2.5 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 25 MONO Speaker Header Please connect the chassis Front_L- speaker to this header. (4-pin SPEAKER1) Front_L+ Front_R+ (see p.6, No. 6) Front_R- Serial ATA3 Connectors These two SATA3 (see p.7, No. 9 and 10) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to Signal Name Signal Name...
  • Page 26 H470M-STX Audio Header This Audio header allows you to (5-pin AUDIO3) connect the audio cable for head- Audio-R (see p.6, No. 7) phone. Audio-L Jack detect...

  • Page 27: Wifi/Bt Module And Intel® Cnvi (Integrated Wifi/Bt) Installation Guide

    2.6 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 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 M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel®...
  • Page 28 H470M-STX Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
  • Page 29 2.7 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 Socket supports type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 30 H470M-STX M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Interface ADATA PCIe ADATA ASX7000NPC-512GT-C (XPG SX7000) (NVMe) ADATA PCIe ADATA ASX8000NPC-512GM-C (XPG ASX8000) (NVMe) Apacer PCIe Apacer Z280 AP240GZ280-240G (NVMe) Intel PCIe Intel Optane Memory 32GB (MEMPEK1W032GA)(NVMe) Intel PCIe Intel Optane Memory 16GB (MEMPEK1W016GA)(NVMe)

  • Page 31: 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 32: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    H470M-STX 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 33: Ez Mode

    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 34: Advanced Mode

    H470M-STX 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 35: Navigation Keys

    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 36: Main Screen

    H470M-STX 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The availability and location of BIOS settings can be different for different models and BIOS versions. My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items.

  • Page 37: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Base Frequency Boost Via ASRock BFB (Boost Frequency Boost) Technology, users may install their non K series CPUs to ASRock’s 400 series motherboards (even non Z models) and enjoy the base frequency boost with the hidden power of processors immediately.
  • Page 38 H470M-STX BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage enable/disable. When enabled, pcode will be aware of the BCLK frequency when calculating the CPU V/F curves. This is ideal for BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.
  • Page 39 Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately.
  • Page 40 H470M-STX command and opening the next row. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued.
  • Page 41 Four Activate Window (tFAW) The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank. CAS Write Latency (tCWL) Configure CAS Write Latency. Third Timing tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval. tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.
  • Page 42 H470M-STX tWRRD_sg Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dg Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dr Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dd Configure between module write to read delay. tWRWR_sg Configure between module write to write delay.
  • Page 43 Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A. ODT PARK (B1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings.
  • Page 44 H470M-STX [Enabled] The system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after MRC_DONE. Command Tristate Configure the Command Tristate Support. Exit On Failure Configure the Exit On Failure for MRC training steps. Reset On Training Fail Reset system if the MRC training fails.

  • Page 45: Advanced Screen

    4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage 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 46: Cpu Configuration

    H470M-STX 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 47 CPU C10 State Support Enable C10 deep 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. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing.

  • Page 48: Chipset Configuration

    H470M-STX 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 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...
  • Page 49 PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up.
  • Page 50 H470M-STX Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers.

  • Page 51: Storage Configuration

    4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. 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 52: Acpi Configuration

    H470M-STX 4.6.4 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. I219 LAN Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the Onboard Intel LAN.

  • Page 53: Usb Configuration

    4.6.5 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 54: Trusted Computing

    H470M-STX 4.6.6 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 55 TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version Use this item to select the TCG2 spec. version supported. The optional settings: [TCG_1_2]; [TCG_2]. [TCG_1_2]: compatible mode for Win8/Win10. [TCG_2]: for TCG2 newer spec. compatible mode for Win10 Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3.

  • Page 56: Tools

    H470M-STX 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 57 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. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function.

  • Page 58: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    H470M-STX 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 59: 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 60: Boot Screen

    H470M-STX 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 61 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 62 H470M-STX 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 63: 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 64 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 H470M-STX Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations:...
  • Page 65 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) H470M-STX (Model Designation / Trade Name) EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016) EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B EN 55024:2010/A1:2015 EN 55032:2012+AC:2013 Class B EN 61000-3-3:2013 EN 61000-3-2:2014 LVD —Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

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