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...; 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 speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...
...; 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 speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...
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...ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz (on HDMI1) • Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz (on HDMI2) • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac...100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3
...ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz (on HDMI1) • Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz (on HDMI2) • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac...100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3
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...44 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 5 port • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1...ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with multilingual GUI sup- trol) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac...
...44 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 5 port • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1...ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with multilingual GUI sup- trol) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac...
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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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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 Chassis Fan ...
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 Chassis Fan ...
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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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... the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard 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-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static...
... the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard 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-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static...
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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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... restart. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on when the system is on the chassis front panel. he LED is operating. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. he front panel design may conigure the way to the pin assignments below.
... restart. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on when the system is on the chassis front panel. he LED is operating. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. he front panel design may conigure the way to the pin assignments below.
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... must support HDA to install your system. 2. C. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". 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...audio panel. 1. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 12) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please...
... must support HDA to install your system. 2. C. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". 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...audio panel. 1. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 12) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please...
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his function is workable only when you power of your computer and unplug the power supply. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.10, No. 11) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. English 25 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. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) (see p.10, No. 11) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to clear the CMOS values. English 25 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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B A B A B A B A B A Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 3 he standof is type 2260, go to Step 4. Hand tighten the standof into the nut location A on the nut location A. Please be aware ...
B A B A B A B A B A Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 3 he standof is type 2260, go to Step 4. Hand tighten the standof into the nut location A on the nut location A. Please be aware ...
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... Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install...
... Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install...
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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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... Step 1 Find the app you will see more apps listed. Please scroll up and down to see more details about the selected app. 35 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is free of charge. - You can check the price of the screen. he red icon displays the price or...
... Step 1 Find the app you will see more apps listed. Please scroll up and down to see more details about the selected app. 35 English Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is free of charge. - You can check the price of the screen. he red icon displays the price or...
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When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. 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 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. English 37
When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. 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 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. English 37
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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 live streaming. *Before you start streaming, you need to Broadcast > Add Channels.... 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.
English 41 Step 5 Select a platform for live streaming. *Before you start streaming, you need to Broadcast > Add Channels.... 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.
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 8 Go to Broadcast and select the platform to enable live Broadcast has been copied for you can see your recordings 43 English Step 3 ...
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 8 Go to Broadcast and select the platform to enable live Broadcast has been copied for you can see your recordings 43 English Step 3 ...