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ASROCK A620AI WiFi User Manual

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  • Page 2: Contact Information

    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 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header...

  • 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 AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors* * Please refer to CPU Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details. (http://www.
  • Page 7 A620AI WiFi Graphics • Integrated AMD RDNA graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU) • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) •...
  • Page 8 CPU: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) Chipset: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front) • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (1 Rear, 2 Front) • 4 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 2 Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection Rear Panel •...
  • 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 Top Side View...
  • Page 11 A620AI WiFi Back Side View...
  • Page 12 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) AIO Pump Fan Connector (AIO_PUMP) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5) System Panel Header (PANEL1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)

  • Page 13: I/O Panel

    A620AI WiFi 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port Antenna Ports (Dragon RTL8125BG)* BIOS Flashback Button USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port (USB32_3) Microphone (Pink)*** USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_2) USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) LAN RJ-45 Port (Realtek RTL8111)**...
  • 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 Blinking Data Activity Orange...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    A620AI WiFi 1.5 Block Diagram...

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

    1.6 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT.
  • Page 17 A620AI WiFi WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a 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 19: Installing The Cpu

    A620AI WiFi 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 A620AI WiFi 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 A620AI WiFi...
  • Page 24 Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 2)
  • Page 25 A620AI WiFi...
  • Page 26 +12V *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
  • Page 27 A620AI WiFi Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 3)
  • Page 29 A620AI WiFi...
  • 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)

    A620AI WiFi 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 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

    A620AI WiFi 2.4 Connecting the Front 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

    A620AI WiFi 2.6 Installing SATA Drives 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

    A620AI WiFi 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!

  • Page 38: Expansion Slot (Pcie Slot)

    Expansion Slot (PCIe Slot) There is 1 PCI Express 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 39: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    A620AI WiFi 2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Power Connectors

    2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 41: Power On

    A620AI WiFi 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.6, No. 14) CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.

  • Page 43: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    A620AI WiFi 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 44 Please refer to the table below for PLED (System Power LED) indications. Status Description Blinking (2Hz) Booting into system Booting completed Blinking till BFG DRAM overclocking failed Booting without DRAM Blinking (1Hz) Entering S3 sleep mode Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 45 A620AI WiFi USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.6, No. 12) There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_3_4 DUMMY USB_PWR USB_PWR USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_4_5) (see p.6, No. 10) There is one header on this motherboard.
  • Page 46 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (20-pin USB32_TC2) (see p.6, No. 13) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
  • Page 47 A620AI WiFi Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.6, No. 17) Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. SPEAKER1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 15) These headers allow you to connect Case or Radiator fans. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 48 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) This header allows you to connect CPU fan or Water Pump. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin AIO_PUMP) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 49 A620AI WiFi ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 7) 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 Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 50 Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 2) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 3) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.

  • Page 51: Smart Button

    A620AI WiFi 2.13 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. 7) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB1 USB BIOS Flashback port...
  • Page 52 • PSPBIOS.IMG (required) To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, please follow the steps below. 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOSUBU.BIN file from ASRock's website: http://www.asrock.com. 2. Copy the BIOS file to your USB flash drive. Please make sure the file system of your USB flash drive must be formatted as FAT16 or FAT32.

  • Page 53: Ssd Installation Guide (M2_1)

    A620AI WiFi 2.14 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_1) 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_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 54 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective film on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD.. Step 4 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot.
  • Page 55 A620AI WiFi Step 5 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the SSD 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 connector (3).

  • Page 56: Ssd Installation Guide (M2_2)

    2.15 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes. Installing the M.2 SSD Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD and the screw.
  • Page 57 A620AI WiFi Step 3 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 SSD only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the SSD into place.

  • Page 58: Copyright Notice

    ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...

  • Page 59: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement 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 60 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 61 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
  • Page 62 European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...

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