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... be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
... be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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...Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 shared memory 1792MB • hree graphics output options: 2 x HDMI ports and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ...enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up...
...Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 shared memory 1792MB • hree graphics output options: 2 x HDMI ports and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ...enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up...
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... Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 2 x Chassis Fan...
... Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 2 x Chassis Fan...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 USB1_2 1 HDMI2 AT X P W R 1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin ...x4 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 CLRC BTN1 USB 3.1 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB7 B: USB8 Top: RJ-45 HD_AUDIO1 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Intel Z170 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 WiFi-802.11ac Module SATA3_5 SATA3_4 MPCIE1 128Mb BIOS PCIE1 Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac CI1 1 SPEAKER1 1 1 PANEL1 SATA3_0_1 USB3_5_6 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET English 7
1.3 Motherboard Layout Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 USB1_2 1 HDMI2 AT X P W R 1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin ...x4 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 CLRC BTN1 USB 3.1 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB7 B: USB8 Top: RJ-45 HD_AUDIO1 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Intel Z170 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 WiFi-802.11ac Module SATA3_5 SATA3_4 MPCIE1 128Mb BIOS PCIE1 Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac CI1 1 SPEAKER1 1 1 PANEL1 SATA3_0_1 USB3_5_6 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET English 7
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... Header (SPEAKER1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series No.
... Header (SPEAKER1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series No.
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ** To conigure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Coniguration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11 English Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series ** To conigure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Coniguration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11 English Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
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... avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 13 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation his is a Mini...
... avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 13 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation his is a Mini...
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 17
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 17
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... reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 11) GND PWRBTN# PLEDPLED+ GND RESET...
... reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 11) GND PWRBTN# PLEDPLED+ GND RESET...
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...DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. C. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.7, No. 8) 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 IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is for the AC'97 audio panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 17) OUT_RET MIC_RET PRESENCE# GND OUT2_L...
...DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. C. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.7, No. 8) 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 IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides six USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is for the AC'97 audio panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 17) OUT_RET MIC_RET PRESENCE# GND OUT2_L...
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his function is workable only when you power of your computer and unplug the power supply. English 25 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.10, No. 11) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.6 Smart Switch he motherboard has one smart switche: Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly clear the CMOS values.
his function is workable only when you power of your computer and unplug the power supply. English 25 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.10, No. 11) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.6 Smart Switch he motherboard has one smart switche: Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly clear the CMOS values.
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... orientation. Step 4 Peel of the yellow protective ilm on the motherboard. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. English 27 B A B A B A B A B A Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 3 he standof is type 2280. If your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module is placed at the nut location B by default. Step 5 Align and gently insert...
... orientation. Step 4 Peel of the yellow protective ilm on the motherboard. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. English 27 B A B A B A B A B A Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 3 he standof is type 2280. If your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module is placed at the nut location B by default. Step 5 Align and gently insert...
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... All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. he drivers compatible to install...
... All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. he drivers compatible to install...
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OC Tweaker Conigurations for certain models. 31 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
OC Tweaker Conigurations for certain models. 31 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
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Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want F-Stream to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 33 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Settings Conigure ASRock F-Stream.
Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want F-Stream to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 33 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Settings Conigure ASRock F-Stream.
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... the price of the app and whether you want to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you have already intalled it or not. - Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is free of charge. -
... the price of the app and whether you want to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you have already intalled it or not. - Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is free of charge. -
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. English 37 Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details.
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. English 37 Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details.
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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. 39 English
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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. 39 English
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 4 Click Add.... Step 3 Go to register an account for the streaming service website, such as Twitch.tv, USTREAM, or other livestreaming services. Step 5 Select a platform for live streaming. *Before you start streaming, you need to Broadcast > Add Channels.... English 41
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 4 Click Add.... Step 3 Go to register an account for the streaming service website, such as Twitch.tv, USTREAM, or other livestreaming services. Step 5 Select a platform for live streaming. *Before you start streaming, you need to Broadcast > Add Channels.... English 41
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... to enable live Broadcast has been copied for you can see your broadcast. Step 3 Go to Tools > My Recordings...to view your recordings 43 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 8 Go to Broadcast and select the platform to start recording. A link to access your live streaming. Step 2 To stop recording, Go to paste...
... to enable live Broadcast has been copied for you can see your broadcast. Step 3 Go to Tools > My Recordings...to view your recordings 43 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 8 Go to Broadcast and select the platform to start recording. A link to access your live streaming. Step 2 To stop recording, Go to paste...