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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 ES OF ANY KIND WHETHER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. LICENSE TO USE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS. This Agreement does NOT obligate Licensee to provide Intel with comments or suggestions regarding the Software. However, if Licensee provides Intel with comments or suggestions for the modification, correction, improvement or enhancement of (a) the Software or (b) Intel products or processes that work with the Software, Licensee grants to Intel a non-exclusive, worldwide,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Button Post Status Checker CrossFire Operation Guide 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFire...
  • Page 6 Installing Drivers ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 42 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting...
  • Page 7 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 4.6.4 Intel(R) 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

    • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 5000+(OC)* * Supports DDR4 3200 natively. * 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.
  • Page 10 • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes* * Supports Intel® Optane Technology (M2_2 and M2_3 only) * Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit...
  • Page 11 • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
  • Page 12 • 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 13: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN2/WP CHA_FAN3/WP ATX12V1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 BOOT DRAM BIOS _FB1 USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB32_TA_1 B: USB32_TC_1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_2 RJ-45 B: USB3_3 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2/WP PCIE1 CT11 Intel Z690 PCIE2 CMOS Battery T B1 PCIE3 SUPER PCIE4 RoHS AUDIO...
  • Page 14 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) Post Status Checker (PSC)

  • Page 15: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_2_3) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TA_1) (USB32_TC_1) LAN RJ-45 Port* BIOS Flashback Button Line In (Light Blue)** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_0_1) Front Speaker (Lime)** HDMI Port Microphone (Pink)**...
  • Page 16 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 ** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration: Port Function Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 18: Installing The Cpu

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-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 20 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 22: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots (Pcie Slots)

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 5 PCIe slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 25: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 2-pin Jumper (see p.6, No.

  • Page 26: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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 button, PLED+...
  • Page 27 Serial ATA3 Connectors These four SATA3 Right-Angle: connectors support SATA (SATA3_0: data cables for internal see p.6, No. 17)(Upper) storage devices with up to 6.0 (SATA3_1: Gb/s data transfer rate. see p.6, No. 17)(Lower) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 16)(Upper) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No.
  • Page 28 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Front Panel Audio Header This header is for connecting PRESENCE# (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC_RET audio devices to the front OUT_RET (see p.6, No. 26) audio panel. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 29 CPU/Water Pump Fan This motherboard provides Connector a 4-Pin water cooling CPU (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) fan connector. If you plan to FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_F AN_SPEED (see p.6, No. 6) connect a 3-Pin CPU water FAN_SPEED_CONTROL cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides (24-pin ATXPWR1)
  • Page 30 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 SPI TPM Header This connector supports SPI SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Dummy (see p.6, No. 21) system, which can securely store SPI_MOSI RST# keys, digital certificates, passwords, TPM_PIRQ and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects SPI_TPM_CS# digital identities, and ensures...

  • Page 31: Smart Button

    (BIOS_FB1) to flash the BIOS. (see p.8, No. 9) ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend BitLocker and any encryption or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key.

  • Page 32: Post Status Checker

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 2.8 Post Status Checker Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor- age is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning normally.

  • Page 33: Crossfire Tm Operation Guide

    2.9 CrossFire Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFire athat allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFire -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFire technology.
  • Page 34 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Step 3 Connect a VGA/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from the monitor to the corresponding port on the graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot.

  • Page 35: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

  • Page 36: Wifi/Bt Pcie Wifi Module And Intel® Cnvi (Integrated Wifi/Bt) Installation Guide

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi 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 PCIe WiFi module and Intel®...
  • Page 37 Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi 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. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
  • Page 38 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 2.11 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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 39 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location B by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand.
  • Page 40 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 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 41: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

    2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module...
  • Page 42 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location C by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.
  • Page 43 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 44 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 2.13 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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s &...
  • Page 45 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location C by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand.
  • Page 46 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_3) 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...
  • Page 47 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 48: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 49: Asrock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)

    Gaming Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “AS- Rock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double- click the “ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)“...
  • Page 50 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 51 Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 52: Asrock Live Update & App Shop

    Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 53: Apps

    3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 54 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 55 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 56: Bios & Drivers

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Nahimic Audio

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 3.4 Nahimic Audio Nahimic audio software provides an incredible high definition sound technology which boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is composed of four tabs : Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings. There are four functions in Nahimic audio : Function Description...

  • Page 59: Asrock Polychrome Sync

    3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique indi- viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
  • Page 60 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1 / ADDR_LED2 / ADDR_LED3) on the motherboard. ADDR_LED2 DO_ADDR VOUT ADDR_LED3 DO_ADDR VOUT ADDR_LED1 DO_ADDR VOUT 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 61 ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC 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 62: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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 63: 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 64: Advanced Mode

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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 65: 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 66: Main Screen

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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.

  • Page 67: Oc Tweaker Screen

    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 68 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Core Ratio Extension Mode Enable or disable core ratio above 85 Extension mode. [Enabled] Max overclocking ratio limit as specified by OCMB 0x1 command is 120 [Disabled] Max overclocking ratio limit as specified by OCMB 0x1 command is 85 Atom Ratio The Atom CPU Ratio.
  • Page 69 Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-sates.
  • Page 70 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 CPU Core Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU core. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. GT Unlimited Current Limit To unlock voltage regulator current limit completely, you can set this option to Enabled.
  • Page 71 Primary Timing CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) RAS# to CAS# Delay : The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it.
  • Page 72 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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 73 tRDWR_dd Configure between module read to write delay. 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 74 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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. tWRRD_dg Configure between module write to read delay.
  • Page 75 Round Trip Level Configure round trip level. Initial RTL (A1) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (A2) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (B1) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (B2) Configure round trip latency initial value. ODT Setting Dimm ODT Training ODT values will be optimized by Dimm On-Die Termination Training.
  • Page 76 Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. ASRock Second Timing Optimization Configure the second fast path through the MRC. Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings.
  • Page 77 MRC Training on Warm Boot When enabled, memory training will be executed when warm boot. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Voltage Configuration Voltage Mode [OC]: Larger range voltage for overclocking. [STABLE]: Smaller range voltage for stable system.
  • Page 78 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 +1.05 PCH Voltage Configure the voltage for the +1.05 PCH. VDD2 MV Configure the VDD2 MV. VDDQ TX Configure the VDDQ TX. PLL Voltage Configuration Core PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV.
  • Page 79 AVX Configuration AVX2 Voltage Guardband Scale Factor AVX2 Voltage Guardband Scale Factor controls the voltage guardband applied to AVX2 workloads. A value > 1.00 will increase the voltage guardband, and < 1.00 will decrease the voltage guardband. FIVR Configuration Core Voltage Mode Selects between Adaptive and Override Voltage modes.
  • Page 80 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Atom L2 Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the Atom L2 domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x11. Range -500 to 500 mV. Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. Ring Voltage Mode Selects between adaptive and Override Voltage modes.
  • Page 81 GT Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the GT domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x11. Range -500 to 500 mV. Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. Uncore Voltage Mode Selects between adaptive and Override Voltage modes.

  • Page 82: Advanced Screen

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunderbolt, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Comput- ing. 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 83: Cpu Configuration

    4.6.1 CPU Configuration Atom Core Information This item displays the Atom Core Information. Core Information This item displays the Core Information. 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. Pre-Core Hyper Threading The Pre-Core Hyper Threading feature allows you to disable Hyper Threading on specific cores.
  • Page 84 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.

  • Page 85: 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). C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 86 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5.
  • Page 87 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. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to enable or disable the onboard WAN device.

  • Page 88: Storage Configuration

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode This item allows you select Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode. 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 89 VMD Configuration This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel VMD support function.

  • Page 90: Intel(R) Thunderbolt

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 4.6.4 Intel(R) 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. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support.

  • Page 91: Super Io Configuration

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

  • Page 92: Acpi Configuration

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.

  • Page 93: Usb Configuration

    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 94: Trusted Computing

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 4.6.8 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. Active PCR banks This item displays active PCR Banks.
  • Page 95 Platform Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. 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 96: Tools

    ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. 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 97 Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. 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 98: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 99 CPU Fan 2 Control Mode Select DC/PWM 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 100 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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. Chassis Fan 2 Step Up Set the value of Chassis Fan 2 Step Up.
  • Page 101 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 102: Security Screen

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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.

  • Page 103: Boot Screen

    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. The VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
  • Page 104 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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 105 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 106: Exit Screen

    Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 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 107 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...
  • Page 108 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 Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations:...
  • Page 109 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 / 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.)

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