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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 25 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
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...; ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI only) • 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370...
...; ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI only) • 2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional) (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370...
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R-Series Graphics in A-series APU* * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Max. shared memory...-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Wireless LAN (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) • Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps • Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + ...
X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R-Series Graphics in A-series APU* * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Max. shared memory...-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Wireless LAN (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) • Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) • Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps • Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + ...
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI • 1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1...., VCORE_ NB, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V, VDDP OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www...
X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI • 1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1...., VCORE_ NB, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V, VDDP OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www...
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...* 3 Central / Bass (Orange) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 7 Microphone (Pink) 8 Optical SPDIF Out Port 12 10 9 87 11 No. 1.4 I/O Panel 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 35 2 46 16 15 14 13 No. Description 9 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_5_6) 10 USB 3.0 Type-A Port (USB3_TA_1) 11 USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB3_TC_1) 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_3_4...
...* 3 Central / Bass (Orange) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Front Speaker (Lime)** 7 Microphone (Pink) 8 Optical SPDIF Out Port 12 10 9 87 11 No. 1.4 I/O Panel 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 35 2 46 16 15 14 13 No. Description 9 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_5_6) 10 USB 3.0 Type-A Port (USB3_TA_1) 11 USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB3_TC_1) 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_3_4...
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... Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that...
... Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for X370 Killer SLI/ac only) WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that...
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... before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Chapter 2 Installation This is a ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you handle the components. • Hold components by...
... before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Chapter 2 Installation This is a ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you handle the components. • Hold components by...
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2 21 English
Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3 1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2 21 English
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... or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label 25 English SR - DR - SR - - 2667 - DR - - 2667 - X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard...
... or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label 25 English SR - DR - SR - - 2667 - DR - - 2667 - X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard...
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... (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged.
... (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged.
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... chassis. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to turn off (S5). X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. English 29 When connecting your system using the power switch. Placing jumper caps over...
... chassis. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to turn off (S5). X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. English 29 When connecting your system using the power switch. Placing jumper caps over...
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X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 8) (19-pin USB3_9_10) (see p.7, No. 7) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND... match the black wire to the ground pin. 4 3 21 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND English 31 Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. E. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on ...
X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 8) (19-pin USB3_9_10) (see p.7, No. 7) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND... match the black wire to the ground pin. 4 3 21 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND English 31 Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. E. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on ...
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...#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 54 for further instructions on these two headers. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 10) 1 12V G R B PCICLK FRAM E PCIRST # LAD3 +3V LAD0 +3VS B GN D This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system...
...#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. otherwise, the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 54 for further instructions on these two headers. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 10) 1 12V G R B PCICLK FRAM E PCIRST # LAD3 +3V LAD0 +3VS B GN D This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system...
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Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_ Bridge_2S Card to PCIE2 slot. 35 English SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place.
Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on each graphics card. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_ Bridge_2S Card to PCIE2 slot. 35 English SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is firmly in place.
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... graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to PCIE3 slot. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to...
... graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to PCIE3 slot. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to...
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.... Please check AMD's website for details. English 39 Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer.
.... Please check AMD's website for details. English 39 Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer.
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... 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the module type and length. Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to use the default nut. D C B A D C B A D C B A C B A D NUT2 NUT1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Move the standoff based on the nut to be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation.
... 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the module type and length. Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to use the default nut. D C B A D C B A D C B A C B A D NUT2 NUT1 X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI Step 3 Move the standoff based on the nut to be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation.
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... latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 43 AXNS381E-128GM-B Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB ezlink P51B-80-120GB INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor Intel Intel Kingston Samsung SanDisk ADATA Crucial ezlink...
... latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 43 AXNS381E-128GM-B Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB ezlink P51B-80-120GB INTEL 540S-SSDSCKKW240H6-240GB Kingston SM2280S3G2/120G - X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor Intel Intel Kingston Samsung SanDisk ADATA Crucial ezlink...
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... There are six sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from... ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will find the icon "A-Tuning" on...
... There are six sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning and Settings. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from... ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will find the icon "A-Tuning" on...
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Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 47 English
Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. X370 Killer SLI/ac / X370 Killer SLI FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 47 English