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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

    Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna Graphics Card Holder Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
  • Page 4 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.13 Smart Switches 2.14 Post Status Checker 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_5) 2.18 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4)

  • 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

    • Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6600+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion CPU: Slot • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
  • Page 7 X670E Pro RS • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s • Dragon RTL8125BG • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - Visual Network Usage Statistics - Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and...
  • Page 8 • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit 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...
  • Page 9 X670E Pro RS Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header* • 3 x Addressable LED Headers** • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*** • 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**** • 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan...
  • Page 10 * 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. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    X670E Pro RS 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN2/WP BIOS _FB1 ATX12V2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 BOOT DRAM USB 3.2 Gen1 T:USB32_1 B: USB32_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB32_3 B: USB32_TC_1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB32_4 RJ-45 B: USB32_5 CHA_FAN2 /WP1 USB32_TC_2 X670 PCIE1...
  • Page 12 No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) Post Status Checker (PSC) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

  • Page 13: I/O Panel

    X670E Pro RS 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description Antenna Ports USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* (USB32_TC_1) Microphone Input Jack** USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports Line Out Jack** (USB32_12) Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1234) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports...
  • 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 Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link 10Mbps connection 100Mbps/1Gbps Blinking Data Activity...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    X670E Pro RS 1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 16: 802.11Ax Wi-Fi 6E Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5/6 Ghz Antenna

    1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth.

  • Page 17: Graphics Card Holder

    X670E Pro RS 1.7 Graphics Card Holder Installing the Graphics Card Holder Before installing the Graphics Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case. Step 1 Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis with 2 screws.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Installing The Cpu

    X670E Pro RS 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1718-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 Carefully place the CPU in as flat as possible. Do not drop it.
  • Page 21 X670E Pro RS Make sure the CPU is aligned with the socket before locking it into place. Make sure the black cover plate is always in place until it pops off when closing the socket lever. Please save the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to...

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
  • Page 23 X670E Pro RS...
  • Page 24 Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 2)
  • Page 25 X670E Pro RS...
  • Page 26 +12V *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
  • Page 27 X670E Pro RS Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 3)
  • Page 29 X670E Pro RS...
  • Page 30 +12V Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. If you select RGB_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome SYNC". If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match...

  • Page 31: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    X670E Pro RS 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) 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) DDR5 DIMM pairs.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    X670E Pro RS 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 34: Installing The Motherboard

    2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 35: Installing Sata Drives

    X670E Pro RS 2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 36 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 37: Installing A Graphics Card

    X670E Pro RS 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 38 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 3 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 39: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    X670E Pro RS 2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Power Connectors

    2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 41: Power On

    X670E Pro RS 2.10 Power On...

  • Page 42: Jumpers Setup

    2.11 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.7, No. 20) CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
  • Page 43 X670E Pro RS 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
  • Page 44 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 18) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 45 X670E Pro RS Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 16)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 16)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 15)(Lower) (SATA3_4) (see p.7, No. 15)(Upper) (SATA3_5) (see p.7, No. 14)(Lower) (SATA3_6) (see p.7, No. 14)(Upper) These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices...
  • Page 46 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.7, No. 21) (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.7, No. 22) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_7_8 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 47 X670E Pro RS USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB32_6_7) (see p.7, No. 11) (19-pin USB32_8_9) (see p.7, No. 23) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_6_7 Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX-...
  • Page 48 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC_2) (see p.7, No. 12) 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 49 X670E Pro RS Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 28) This header is for connecting audio devices 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 50 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 19) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 29) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.7, No. 25) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.7, No. 24) This motherboard provides four 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 51 X670E Pro RS CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) 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_F...
  • Page 52 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 10) 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 X670E Pro RS ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card.
  • Page 54 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. *The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation. *Connecting an ATX 12V 4-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional. *For advanced overclocking we suggest using this connector together with ATX12V1.
  • Page 55 X670E Pro RS SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 13) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
  • Page 56 RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 27) This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 57 X670E Pro RS Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 26) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 8) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.7, No. 7) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects.
  • Page 58 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components.
  • Page 59 X670E Pro RS 2.13 Smart Switches The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to flash the BIOS. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.9, No. 12) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB1 USB BIOS Flashback port...
  • Page 60 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 61 X670E Pro RS 2.14 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 storage is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are function- ing normally.
  • Page 62 2.15 M.2 SSD Module 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 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module.
  • Page 63 X670E Pro RS Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD module, 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 module.
  • Page 64 M.2 connector (3). *Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 65 X670E Pro RS 2.16 M.2 SSD Module 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.
  • Page 66 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw NUT2 NUT1 as this might damage the module. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 67 X670E Pro RS 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_5) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Sockets (M2_3 and M2_5, Key M) support type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 68 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD module, 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 module. Step 4 Move the standoff based on the module type and length.
  • Page 69 X670E Pro RS Step 6 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 SSD module only fits in one orientation. Step 7 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
  • Page 70 2.18 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...
  • Page 71 X670E Pro RS 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 72 (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 73 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC) 5250-5350 MHz WiFi 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)

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