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  • Page 2 Version 1.0 Published August 2023 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 (DIMM) Expansion Slot (PCIe Slot) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Button M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide Chapter 3 Auto Driver Installer...
  • Page 5 OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4.4.2 PCI Configuration 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.4 Storage Configuration 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 4.6.6 USB Configuration 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 4.6.8 AMD CBS 4.6.9 AMD PBS 3.4.10 AMD Overclocking Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    X600-ITX Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing X600-ITX 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

    • Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB • 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 4.0 x16 Slot, supports x16 mode*...
  • Page 8 X600-ITX Audio • Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec • 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 9 RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe stor- age devices* * Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10 Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    X600-ITX 1.3 Motherboard Layout Top Side View BIOS Bottom: DP_1 HDMI MIC IN _FB1 Center: DP_2 FRONT Top: LINE IN RJ-45 ATX12V1 M.2 PCIe SSD CPU_FAN1 X600-ITX M.2 WiFi RoHS DDR5_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR5_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
  • Page 11 Back Side View M2_2...
  • Page 12 X600-ITX No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 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) Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    1.4 Front Panel No. Description No. Description Headphone/Headset Jack (AUDIO1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port (USB3_12) (USB3_TC_1) USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    X600-ITX 1.5 Rear Panel No. Description No. Description 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* BIOS Flashback Button Line In (Light Blue)** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_34) Front Speaker (Lime)** DisplayPort 1.4 (DP_1) Microphone (Pink)** DisplayPort 1.4 (DP_2) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34) HDMI Port * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a Deep mini-ITX 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 16: Installing The Cpu

    X600-ITX 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 17 Carefully place the CPU in as flat as possible. Do not drop it.
  • Page 18 X600-ITX 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 19: 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 20 X600-ITX...

  • Page 21: 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 22 X600-ITX The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

  • Page 23: Expansion Slot (Pcie Slot)

    2.4 Expansion Slot (PCIe Slot) There are 1 PCIe slot 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 24: Jumpers Setup

    X600-ITX 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...

  • Page 25: 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 HDLED+ PLED+...
  • Page 26 X600-ITX Serial ATA3 Connector These two SATA3 SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 (SATA3_A1: connector supports SATA see p.5, No. 8) data cables for internal (SATA3_A2: storage devices with up to see p.5, No. 9) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 Header There is one header on...
  • Page 27 ATX 12V Power This motherboard Connector provides a 8-pin ATX 12V (8-pin ATX12V1) power connectors. To use (see p.5, No. 1) 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 28: Smart Button

    X600-ITX 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to flash the BIOS. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.9, No. 6) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB1 USB BIOS Flashback port...
  • Page 29 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 30: Wifi/Bt Module Installation Guide

    X600-ITX 2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide The M.2 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. Installing the WiFi/BT module Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module and the screw.
  • Page 31 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 32: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    X600-ITX 2.9 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide 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. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 33 M.2 SSD 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) INTEL PCIe INTEL 600P-SSDPEKKW256G7-256GB (NVMe)

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Auto Driver Installer

    X600-ITX Chapter 3 Auto Driver Installer After you install the Windows OS and boot into the system, a notification will pop up to help you to install and update required drivers.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Navigation Keys

    X600-ITX 4.1.2 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 37: Main Screen

    4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

  • Page 38: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Performance Preset Use the ASRock Performance Preset. Platform Thermal Throttle Limit (TjMax) Allows the user to decrease the maximum allowed processor temperature (celsius).
  • Page 39 DRAM Timing Configuration VDDIO Voltage (VDDIO_MEM_S3) DDR5 bus signaling (PHY) is derived from VDDIO_MEM_S3. DRAM VDD Voltage Use this item to configure the VDD Voltage supported by PMIC at DRAM side. DRAM VDDQ Voltage Use this item to configure the VDDQ Voltage supported by PMIC at DRAM side. DRAM VPP Voltage Use this item to configure the VPP Voltage supported by PMIC at DRAM side.
  • Page 40 X600-ITX VDDP Voltage VDDP is a voltage for the DDR bus signaling (PHY), and it is derived from your DRAM Voltage (VDDIO_Mem). As a result, VDDP voltage can approach but not exceed your DRAM Voltage. Overclock mode (Bus Speed) Use this item to set overclock mode.

  • Page 41: Advanced Screen

    4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, PCI Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Con- figuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Trusted Computing, CBS, AMD PBS and AMD Overclocking. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. UEFI Configuration Active Page on Entry Allows you to...

  • Page 42: Cpu Configuration

    X600-ITX 4.4.1 CPU Configuration PSS Support Use this to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. NX Mode Use this to enable or disable NX mode. SVM Mode When this is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V.

  • Page 43: Pci Configuration

    4.4.2 PCI Configuration Above 4G Decoding Globally enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding). Re-Size BAR Support If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support.

  • Page 44: Onboard Devices Configuration

    X600-ITX 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Display Priority Select the display priority. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller WIFI Card Enable/disable the WIFI Card.

  • Page 45: Storage Configuration

    4.4.4 Storage Configuration Third Party SATA 3 Controller Enable or disable the third party SATA3 controller. Third Party SATA3 Hot Plug Enable or disable the third party SATA3 controller.

  • Page 46: Acpi Configuration

    X600-ITX 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Restore on AC/Power Loss Allows you to select the power state after a power failure. [Power Off] Select this item and the power will remain off when the power recovers.
  • Page 47 USB Power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) If this option is enabled, the USB port will provide power to your devices even when the system is in Power State S5. PCIE Devices Power On [Enabled] Select this item to allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.

  • Page 48: Usb Configuration

    X600-ITX 4.6.6 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

  • Page 49: Trusted Computing

    4.4.7 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. SHA-1 PCR Bank Use this item to enable or disable SHA-1 PCR Bank.
  • Page 50 X600-ITX 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 51: Amd Cbs

    4.6.8 AMD CBS The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 52: Amd Pbs

    X600-ITX 4.6.9 AMD PBS The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 53: Amd Overclocking

    3.4.10 AMD Overclocking The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and voltage.

  • Page 54: Tools

    X600-ITX 4.5 Tools SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this tool to securely erase SSD. This tool only lists the SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered.

  • Page 55: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    4.6 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. CPU Fan 1 Setting 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 56 X600-ITX Fan Step Down Set the value of Chassis Fan 1 Step Down. Fan-Tastic Allows you to select a fan mode for Fan, or choose [Customize] to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 57: Security Screen

    4.7 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 58: Boot Screen

    X600-ITX 4.8 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test.
  • Page 59 Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device.

  • Page 60: Exit Screen

    4.9 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 61 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 X600-ITX Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations:...
  • Page 62 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) X600-ITX (Model Designation / Trade Name) EMC Directive – 2014/30/EU EN 55032: 2015 / A11: 2020, EN 55035: 2017 / A11: 2020 EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013...

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