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... and endurance. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using. 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...
... and endurance. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using. 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...
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..., Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 510/530 English 2 1.2 Speciications Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports 6th Generation ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 3400+(OC)*/...
..., Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 510/530 English 2 1.2 Speciications Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor • 8 Layer PCB • 4 x 2oz copper • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports 6th Generation ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 3400+(OC)*/...
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...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 ...ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz (on HDMI2) • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz (on HDMI1) • Supports HDMI with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac...
...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 ...ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz (on HDMI2) • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz (on HDMI1) • Supports HDMI with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac...
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...x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with multilingual GUI sup- 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 ... 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 CPLL, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • ...
...x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with multilingual GUI sup- 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 ... 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 CPLL, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • ...
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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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Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 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
Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 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
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... motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to do not overtighten the screws! Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation his is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Failure to ensure that the motherboard its into it.
... motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to do not overtighten the screws! Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation his is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Failure to ensure that the motherboard its into it.
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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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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. he LED is of when ...
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. he LED is of when ...
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... function correctly. E. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. 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. B. D. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support ...
... function correctly. E. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. 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. B. D. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support ...
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Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.10, No. 11) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. English 25 his function is workable only when you power of your computer and unplug the power supply. 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.
Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.10, No. 11) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. English 25 his function is workable only when you power of your computer and unplug the power supply. 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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... into the M.2 slot. Step 4 Peel of the yellow protective ilm on the motherboard. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. B A B A B A B A B A Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 3 he standof is type 2280. Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to Step 5 if your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module is placed at the nut...
... into the M.2 slot. Step 4 Peel of the yellow protective ilm on the motherboard. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. B A B A B A B A B A Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 3 he standof is type 2280. Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to Step 5 if your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module is placed at the nut...
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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. Please click Install All or ...
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. Please click Install All or ...
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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. OC Tweaker Conigurations for certain models. 31 English
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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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.... he red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is installed on your computer. Please scroll up and down to see all the available apps on screen for...
.... he red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is installed on your computer. Please scroll up and down to see all the available apps on screen for...
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English 37 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. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed.
English 37 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. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed.
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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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English 41 Step 5 Select a platform for the streaming service website, such as Twitch.tv, USTREAM, or other livestreaming services. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 4 Click Add.... Step 3 Go to register an account for live streaming. *Before you start streaming, you need to Broadcast > Add Channels....
English 41 Step 5 Select a platform for the streaming service website, such as Twitch.tv, USTREAM, or other livestreaming services. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 4 Click Add.... Step 3 Go to register an account for live streaming. *Before you start streaming, you need to Broadcast > Add Channels....
