ASRock B550M PG Riptide driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 4
... Operation Guide
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2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
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2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup
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2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide
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2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)
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2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
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3.1 Installing Drivers
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3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility...
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...3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
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3.3.4 Setting
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3.4 Nahimic Audio
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3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
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4.1 Introduction
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4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
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4.1.2 Navigation Keys
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4.2 Main Screen
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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen
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4.4 Advanced Screen
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4.4.1 CPU Configuration
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4.4.2 PCI Configuration
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4.4.3 Onboard Devices...
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.... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock B550M PG Riptide Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B550M PG Riptide Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B550M PG Riptide Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets...
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2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the ...
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2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates.
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu ...
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3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities.
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) can be downloaded from
ASRock Live Update & APP ...
User Manual - Page 56
... an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
Double-click utility.
on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
*You need to...
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3.3.2 Apps
When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download.
Installing an App
Step 1 Find the app you want to install.
The most recommended app ... or not.
- The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer. Step 2 Click on the app icon...
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Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon
to start downloading.
Step 4
When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner.
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To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
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Upgrading an App
You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon.
Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.
Step 2
Click on the yellow icon
to start upgrading.
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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
Installing BIOS or Drivers
When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2
to see more details.
Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3
Click Update to start the update process...
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3.3.4 Setting
In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup.
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User Manual - Page 66
...the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY ...by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not...
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..., you can set up overclocking features.
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Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Overclock Mode(Bus Speed)
Select the overclock mode. Warning! When overclocking also the PCIe, PCI, SATA and USB busses will be...
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4.5 Tools
RGB LED
ASRock Polychrome SYNC allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking.
Easy RAID Installer
Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
SSD Secure Erase Tool
All the SSD's listed...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 2
... subject to change without notice.
AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you to configure RAID functions by using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under BIOS environment. After you make a SATA driver diskette, press [F2] or [Del] to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD, then you can start...
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... in this installation guide are for reference only. Please refer to ASRock's website for details about each model. https://www.asrock.com/index.asp
STEP 2: Download driver from ASRock's website
A. Please download the "SATA Floppy Image" driver from ASRock's website (https://www.asrock.com/index.asp) and unzip the file to your USB flash drive. Normally you can also use the RAID driver offered via...
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... that is shown in this picture. It should list the USB drive as a UEFI device. Please select this to boot from. If the system restarts at this point, then please open the [F11] boot menu again.
1. When the disk selection page shows up during the Windows installation process, please click . Do not try to delete or...
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9. Please follow the Windows installation instructions to finish the process.
10. After the Windows installation is finished, please install the drivers from ASRock's website. https://www.asrock.com/index.asp
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