ASROCK A300M-STX, User Manual

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Page 2: ...nterference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling...

Page 3: ...r 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 The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries ...

Page 4: ...nd Heatsink 14 2 3 Installing Memory Modules SO DIMM 19 2 4 Jumpers Setup 21 2 5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2 6 M 2 WiFi BT Module Installation Guide 25 2 7 M 2_SSD NGFF Module Installation Guide 27 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3 1 Installing Drivers 29 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 30 4 1 Introduction 30 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar 30 4 1 2 Navigation Keys 31 4 2 Main Screen 32 4 3...

Page 5: ...e Configuration 37 4 4 3 South Bridge Configuration 38 4 4 4 Storage Configuration 39 4 4 5 ACPI Configuration 40 4 4 6 AMD CBS 41 4 4 7 AMD PBS 42 4 5 Tools 43 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 45 4 7 Security Screen 46 4 8 Boot Screen 47 4 9 Exit Screen 49 ...

Page 6: ...pter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup 1 1 Package Contents A300M STX Motherboard Mini STX Form Factor A300M STX Quick Installation Guide A300M STX Support CD 1 x I O Panel Shield 2 x Serial ATA SATA Data with Power Cable Optional 2 x Screws for M 2 Sockets M2 2 Optional 1 x Screw for WiFi Module M2 2 Optional Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be...

Page 7: ... 7th Gen A Series APUs support DDR4 2400 2133 non ECC un buffered memory Please refer to page 19 for DDR4 SO DIMM maximum frequency support Max capacity of system memory 32GB 15μ Gold Contact in SO DIMM Slots Expansion Slot 1 x M 2 Socket Key E supports type 2230 WiFi BT module Graphics Integrated AMD RadeonTM Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen Series APU Integrated AMD RadeonTM R Series Graphics in A ...

Page 8: ...r is required Supports HDCP with HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Ports Supports 4K Ultra HD UHD playback with HDMI and DisplayPort 1 2 Ports Audio Realtek ALC233 Audio Codec 1 x Headphone Headset Jack 1 x MIC In 1 x Audio Header LAN PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Realtek RTL8111H Supports Wake On LAN Supports Lightning ESD Protection Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE Front Pan...

Page 9: ... M 2 Socket M2_1 supports type 2280 M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s 1 x Ultra M 2 Socket M2_2 supports type 2280 M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s with A Series APU and Raven Ridge or Gen3 x2 16 Gb s with Athlon 2xxGE series Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header 2 x CPU Fan Connectors 2 x 4 pin 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x USB 2 0 Header Suppo...

Page 10: ...quired Mini STX Chassis Support List 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 It should be done at your own risk and expense We are ...

Page 11: ... 1 USB_4_5 HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN PANEL1 1 Mic In USB 3 1 Gen1 USB_TC_1 USB 3 1 Gen1 USB_1 Headphone Headset VGA1 9 DDR4_A1 DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1 DC Jack HDMI1 DP1 1 CI1 Super I O BIOS ROM M 2 WiFi M 2 PCIe SSD CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 1 1 AUDIO3 SOCKET AM4 A300M STX RoHS 8 7 6 3 1 CLRMOS1 2 SPEAKER1 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...A300M STX 7 English 10 11 SATA3 SATA3 M2_2 CT1 CMOS Battery Back Side View ...

Page 13: ...CMOS1 3 Chassis Intrusion Header CI1 4 MONO Speaker Header SPEAKER1 5 2 x 260 pin DDR4 SO DIMM Slots DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1 6 Audio Header AUDIO3 7 System Panel Header PANEL1 8 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 9 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 10 SATA3 Connector SATA2 11 SATA3 Connector SATA1 ...

Page 14: ...A300M STX 9 English 1 4 Front Panel No Description No Description 1 Headphone Headset Jack AUDIO1 3 USB 3 1 Gen1 Type C Port USB_TC_1 2 USB 3 1 Gen1 Type A Port USB_1 4 Microphone Input AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 15: ...rt USB_3 3 HDMI Port 7 LAN RJ 45 Port There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 16: ...hysical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any components plac...

Page 17: ...English 12 2 1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU 2 1 ...

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Page 19: ... 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 Installing the CPU Box Cooler 1 Please turn off the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...A300M STX 15 English 3 4 C P U _ F A N 1 4 pin FAN cable ...

Page 21: ...English 16 Installing the CPU Box Cooler 2 1 2 ...

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Page 23: ...English 18 4 pin FAN cable 5 C P U _ F A N 1 ...

Page 24: ...Single rank DIMM 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR Dual rank DIMM 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label SO DIMM Memory Slot Frequency Mhz A1 B1 SR 2400 SR 2400 DR 2400 DR 2400 SR SR 2400 DR DR 2400 SO DIMM Memory Slot Frequency Mhz A1 B1 SR 2933 SR 2933 DR 2667 DR 2667 SR SR 2667 DR DR 2400 It is not allowed to install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot otherwise this motherboard and...

Page 25: ...English 20 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 1 2 3 ...

Page 26: ...t Clear CMOS Open Default CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password date time and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds Please remember to remove the jumper...

Page 27: ...T Reset Button Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel Press the reset button to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the syst...

Page 28: ...e p 6 No 1 There is one header on this motherboard This USB 2 0 header can support two ports CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 see p 6 No 8 4 pin CPU_FAN2 see p 6 No 9 This motherboard provides two 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan connectors If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 DUMMY GND GND P P USB_PWR P P USB_PWR 1 1 20 PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name 1 GND 11 N A 2 LVDS_TX...

Page 29: ...ts CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design Audio Header 5 pin AUDIO3 see p 6 No 6 This Audio header allows you to connect the audio cable for head phone 1 GND Jack detect Audio L Audio R ...

Page 30: ... 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 PCB Length 3cm Module Type Type2230 A Step 2 Find the nut location to be used A A 20o Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi BT module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation ...

Page 31: ...English 26 A 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: ..._2 supports type 2280 M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 32 Gb s with A Series APU and Raven Ridge or Gen3 x2 16 Gb s with Athlon 2xxGE series Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2_SSD NGFF module and the screw Step 2 Gently insert the M 2 NGFF SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 NGFF SSD module only fits in one orientation Step 3 Tighten the screw with a ...

Page 33: ...B NVMe INTEL PCIe INTEL 6000P SSDPEKKF512G7 512GB NVMe Kingston PCIe Kingston SHPM2280P2 240G PATRIOT PCIe PATRIOT Hellfire M2 240G NVMe PLEXTOR PCIe PLEXTOR PX 256M8PeG NVMe PLEXTOR PCIe PLEXTOR PX 256M8SeGN NVMe Samsung PCIe Samsung XP941 512G MZHPU512HCGL Samsung PCIe Samsung 950Pro 512G NVMe Samsung PCIe Samsung 950Pro 256G NVMe Samsung PCIe Samsung MZ VLW1280 PM961 NVMe Samsung PCIe Samsung M...

Page 34: ... your computer If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can w...

Page 35: ... also restart by turning the system off and then back on 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Securit...

Page 36: ...he descriptions of each navigation key Navigation Key s Description To change option for the selected items Tab Switch to next function PGUP Go to the previous page PGDN Go to the next page HOME Go to the top of the screen END Go to the bottom of the screen F1 To display the General Help Screen F7 Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY F9 Load optimal default values for all the settings F10 Sa...

Page 37: ...English 32 4 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview ...

Page 38: ... capability SMT Mode This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading To re enable SMT a power cycle is needed after selecting Auto Warning S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Information Browse the serial presence defect SPD for DDR4 modules Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descripti...

Page 39: ...s you to alter the voltage for the GPU Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk Save current UEFI settings as an user default profile to disk Load User UEFI Setup Pr...

Page 40: ...iguration Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility Full HD UEFI When Auto is selected the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 When Disable is selected the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly Setting wrong va...

Page 41: ...t enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies Please set this item to Disable if above issue occurs AMD fTPM Switch Use this to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM SVM Mode When this option is set to Enabled a VMM Virtual Machine Architecture can utilize the additional hardware capabili...

Page 42: ...A300M STX 37 English 4 4 2 North Bridge Configuration SR IOV Support Enable disable the SR IOV Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR IOV capable PCIe devices ...

Page 43: ...peaker Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down Restore on AC Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure If Power Off is selected the power will remain off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the system will start to boot up when the power recovers WAN Radio Enable disable the WiFi module s connectivity BT Control Enable disable ...

Page 44: ...X 39 English 4 4 4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller s Enable disable the SATA controllers SATA Mode AHCI Supports new features that improve performance RAID Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit ...

Page 45: ...ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests Onboard LAN Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a onboard LAN RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system ...

Page 46: ...A300M STX 41 English 4 4 6 AMD CBS The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features ...

Page 47: ...English 42 4 4 7 AMD PBS The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features ...

Page 48: ...Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this tool to securely erase SSD Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI ...

Page 49: ...ion before using Internet Flash For BIOS backup and recovery purpose it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware ...

Page 50: ...se Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature 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 Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated Case Open Fe...

Page 51: ...rd 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 User Password Set or change the password for the user account Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password Secure Boot Enable to support Secure Boot ...

Page 52: ... 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 Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up ...

Page 53: ...t Launch PXE 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 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 ...

Page 54: ...option the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will pop out Select OK to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all options The F9 key can be used for this operation Launch EFI Shell from filesys...

Page 55: ...Number Conforms to the following specifications FCCPart15 SubpartB Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information 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 thatmaycauseundesiredoperation Representative Perso...

Page 56: ...ss B ڛ ڛ EN 61000 3 3 2013 ڛ EN 61000 3 2 2014 ڛ LVD Directive 2014 35 EU fromApril 20th 2016 EN 60950 1 2011 A2 2013 EN 60950 1 2006 A12 2011 ڛ RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU ڛ CE marking EU conformity marking EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment Motherboard Product Name A300M STX Model Designation Trade Name ...