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... • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using.
... • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using.
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... and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports Accelerated Media Codecs: HEVC, VP8, VP9 • Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Audio LAN • Supports HDMI with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike...
... and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports Accelerated Media Codecs: HEVC, VP8, VP9 • Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Audio LAN • Supports HDMI with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike...
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...), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors* * Support to be announced * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 and the SATA function of SATA3_2_3 and SATA3_4_5 will be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con-
...), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors* * Support to be announced * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 and the SATA function of SATA3_2_3 and SATA3_4_5 will be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con-
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 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 • 2 x 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Please refer to the components and devices of your system. bit *...
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 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 • 2 x 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Please refer to the components and devices of your system. bit *...
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...-pin DDR3/DDR3L DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_5) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 SATA Express Connectors (SATA3_2_3 / SATA3_4_5) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 17 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 20 BIOS Selection...
...-pin DDR3/DDR3L DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_5) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 SATA Express Connectors (SATA3_2_3 / SATA3_4_5) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 17 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 20 BIOS Selection...
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series * here are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 10) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 8) -V V V Central / Bass (No...
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series * here are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 10) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 8) -V V V Central / Bass (No...
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. Dual Channel Memory Coniguration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. It is unable to...
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. Dual Channel Memory Coniguration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. It is unable to...
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... motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards. 17 English PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for the card before you start...
... motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards. 17 English PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for the card before you start...
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Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.6, No. 20) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) his motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A1) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B1), which BIOS is activated currently. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup utility to copy the BIOS ile to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. English 19 Normally, the system works on the next system boot. For the sake...
Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.6, No. 20) Default Backup BIOS (Main BIOS) his motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A1) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B1), which BIOS is activated currently. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, please use "Secure Backup UEFI" in BIOS setup utility to copy the BIOS ile to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. English 19 Normally, the system works on the next system boot. For the sake...
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... ports. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.6, No. 19) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR here are two headers on this motherboard. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.6, No. 8) (SATA3_2_4: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_3_5: see p.6, No. 14) SATA3_4_5 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device...
... ports. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.6, No. 19) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR here are two headers on this motherboard. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see p.6, No. 8) (SATA3_2_4: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_3_5: see p.6, No. 14) SATA3_4_5 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device...
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.... Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 22) GND SERIRQ # S_PWRDWN # GN D LAD1 LAD2 SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GN D +3VS B LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST # FRAM E PCICLK 1 4 5 8 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, 1 which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug...
.... Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 22) GND SERIRQ # S_PWRDWN # GN D LAD1 LAD2 SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GN D +3VS B LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST # FRAM E PCICLK 1 4 5 8 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, 1 which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug...
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... a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU...
... a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU...
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... AMD's website for AMD driver updates. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to your computer and boot into OS. English 26 hen select Enable AMD...
... AMD's website for AMD driver updates. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to your computer and boot into OS. English 26 hen select Enable AMD...
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... your CD-ROM drive. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert...
... your CD-ROM drive. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert...
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... your desktop. Applications Applications allows you will be auto-installed as allowing you to customize priority and bandwidth for all network traic to it your needs. 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager When you install the all-in Killer Network Manager: Applications, Performance, Network and Killer Ethernet. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series 3.3 Killer Network Manager Killer Network Manager allows you to control the upload and download speeds for online applications accessing your network...
... your desktop. Applications Applications allows you will be auto-installed as allowing you to customize priority and bandwidth for all network traic to it your needs. 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager When you install the all-in Killer Network Manager: Applications, Performance, Network and Killer Ethernet. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series 3.3 Killer Network Manager Killer Network Manager allows you to control the upload and download speeds for online applications accessing your network...
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Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 49 English
Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 49 English
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... on. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up when the power recovers. If [Power On] is allocated to boot up . Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Killer E2400 PCIE Ethernet Controller Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Killer E2400). DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all...
... on. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will start to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up when the power recovers. If [Power On] is allocated to boot up . Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Killer E2400 PCIE Ethernet Controller Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Killer E2400). DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all...
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... setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to your current PC and the devices connected. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps...
... setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to your current PC and the devices connected. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps...
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Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to wait for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to dehumidify the system ater entering S4/S5 state. 76 English Timeout Seconds...
Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to wait for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to dehumidify the system ater entering S4/S5 state. 76 English Timeout Seconds...
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... before using this function. Please setup network coniguration before it is enabled. Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to the secondary lash ROM. 77 English he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Dehumidiier...
... before using this function. Please setup network coniguration before it is enabled. Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to the secondary lash ROM. 77 English he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4/D3 Series Dehumidiier...