User Manual
Page 6
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 ...and Connectors 21 2.6 Smart Switch 25 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 F-Stream 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 34 3.3.1 UI Overview 34 3.3.2 Apps 35...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 ...and Connectors 21 2.6 Smart Switch 25 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 F-Stream 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 34 3.3.1 UI Overview 34 3.3.2 Apps 35...
User Manual
Page 8
... • 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 under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware...
... • 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 under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware...
User Manual
Page 12
...Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full 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... refer to page 44 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart ...
...Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full 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... refer to page 44 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 5 Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart ...
User Manual
Page 13
... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the...
... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the...
User Manual
Page 14
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
User Manual
Page 45
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 38 English Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 38 English Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
User Manual
Page 56
Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 49 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 49 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
User Manual
Page 58
...when overclocking. CPU Cache Ratio he maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also afect the clock speed of other components. CPU Ratio he CPU speed is determined by... the highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. BCLK Frequency he CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to reduce power consumption .
...when overclocking. CPU Cache Ratio he maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also afect the clock speed of other components. CPU Ratio he CPU speed is determined by... the highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. BCLK Frequency he CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to reduce power consumption .
User Manual
Page 77
he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of time until ... UEFI. Please setup network coniguration before using this function. 70 English Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the dehumidifying process before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to update your USB pen drive before it is enabled. Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan...
he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of time until ... UEFI. Please setup network coniguration before using this function. 70 English Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the dehumidifying process before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to update your USB pen drive before it is enabled. Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan...