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The AURA RGB software is the utility most likely to be installed by owners of this motherboard, though even this is not compulsory since RGB adjustments can be made within the UEFI. The software is simple but effective as you can easily adjust colours and operational modes independently or to all LED zones simultaneously. There's definitely room to add more functionality and features but sometimes the simple implementation is the best.
F-Stream, the Fatal1ty-branded A-Tuning, is ASRock’s equivalent to ASUS AI Suite, Gigabyte EasyTune and MSI Command Centre. This software allows you to overclock on the fly (OTF) and tune the fan speeds with the ASRock Fan-Tastic tuning. It’s a reasonably well polished piece of software, is light on system resources and not very intrusive.
In our experience the fan tuning is still better off carried out within the UEFI environment as it has more options and is more granular, the same applies for OTF overclocking, but there's no harm in ASRock offering the software equivalent.
ASRock’s App Shop provides the dual role of serving out ASRock’s own software and approved third party software, but also includes a Live Update-style function which scans for certain BIOS and driver versions and informs the user when a newer version is available. It’s reasonably useful for both of its provided functions and isn’t too intrusive, but does pop up the occasional notification in Windows 10.
Might just grab this one, and Im thinking to get the next 580 Red Devil, will be a very good devilish looking match 😀
It’s damn beautiful mobo, just got time last wk.. you cannot go wrong.
Regarding the questionable fan/water pump header location. There is one right under the power 8pin connector. The one at the bottom could be used for another water cooling circuit (GPU).