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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 ASRock Incorporation e-mail: info@asrock.com.tw...

  • 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 2.13 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) 2.18 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4)

  • Page 5: 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 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 Steel Legend Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) • Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port • Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel • Nahimic Audio 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL- 8125BG) • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software...
  • Page 8 • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 4 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 • 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 10: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 11 X670E Steel Legend No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

  • Page 12: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC_1) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_56) 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_1234) Microphone Input Jack*** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1234) Line Out Jack*** BIOS Flashback Button Optical SPDIF Out Port Antenna Ports...
  • Page 13 X670E Steel Legend ** 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...

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 15: 802.11Ax Wi-Fi 6E Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5/6 Ghz Antenna

    X670E Steel Legend 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 16: Graphics Card Holder

    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. *There are two types of screws in the package.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    X670E Steel Legend 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

    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. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
  • Page 19 X670E Steel Legend Carefully place the CPU in as flat as possible. Do not drop it.
  • Page 20 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 return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    X670E Steel Legend 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 Steel Legend Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 2)
  • Page 25 X670E Steel Legend +12V *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
  • Page 26 Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 3)
  • Page 27 X670E Steel Legend...
  • Page 29 +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 30: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    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. 2.
  • Page 31 X670E Steel Legend...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Front Panel Header

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

  • Page 33: Installing The Motherboard

    X670E Steel Legend 2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 34: Installing Sata Drives

    2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 35 X670E Steel Legend SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 36: Installing A Graphics Card

    2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 37 X670E Steel Legend 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 38: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Power Connectors

    X670E Steel Legend 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 40: Power On

    2.10 Power On...

  • Page 41: Jumpers Setup

    X670E Steel Legend 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.6, No.

  • Page 42: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 43 X670E Steel Legend Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 20) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 18) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 44 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 24) (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.6, No. 23) 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 USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB32_8_9) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 45 X670E Steel Legend Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC_2) (see p.6, No. 13) 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 46 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 3) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 27) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 26) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.6, No. 21) 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 47 X670E Steel Legend CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 6) 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 4 3 2 1...
  • Page 48 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 11) 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 ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 49 (5-pin TB1) (see p.6, No. 28) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connec- tor via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE3 (default slot). *For the Thunderbolt compatibility and limitation, please visit www.asrock.com.
  • Page 50 RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 30) 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 51 X670E Steel Legend Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 29) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 9) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.6, No. 8) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects.
  • Page 52 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 dam- ages to motherboard components.
  • Page 53 X670E Steel Legend 2.13 Smart Switches The motherboard has one smart switch: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to flash the BIOS. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.8, No. 12) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB USB BIOS Flashback port...
  • Page 54 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 encryp- tion or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key.
  • Page 55 X670E Steel Legend 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 functioning normally.
  • Page 56 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 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...
  • Page 57 X670E Steel Legend 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 58 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1 Skip Step 6 if your M.2 SSD module is Type 2280. Step 7 Before securing the M.2 heatsink, make sure to align the notch on the SSD to the standoff on the...
  • Page 59 X670E Steel Legend Step 8 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the module (if your M.2 SSD module is Type 2280) and M.2 heatsink into place in the order shown. Tighten screw opposite the M.2 connector first (2), and then tighten the one next to the M.2...
  • Page 60 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 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...
  • Page 61 X670E Steel Legend 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 62 M.2 heatsink into place. 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 63 X670E Steel Legend 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 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_3, Key M) supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 64 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 65 X670E Steel Legend 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 66 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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...
  • Page 67 X670E Steel Legend 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.
  • Page 68 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1 For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 69 In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (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 70 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
  • Page 71 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 72 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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