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...I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 A-Tuning 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update...
...I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 A-Tuning 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update...
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... BIOS & Drivers 38 3.3.4 Setting 39 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 40 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 43 4.1 Introduction 43 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.2 Main Screen 45 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 46 4.4 Advanced Screen 54 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 55 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 57 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 60 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration 61 4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration 62 4.4.6 USB Coniguration 63 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 64 4.5 Tools 65 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 69 4.7 Security Screen 70 4.8 Boot Screen...
... BIOS & Drivers 38 3.3.4 Setting 39 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 40 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 43 4.1 Introduction 43 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.2 Main Screen 45 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 46 4.4 Advanced Screen 54 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 55 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 57 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 60 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration 61 4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration 62 4.4.6 USB Coniguration 63 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 64 4.5 Tools 65 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 69 4.7 Security Screen 70 4.8 Boot Screen...
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... • ASRock H170 Combo Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H170 Combo Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H170 Combo Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock H170 Combo motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modiications of the sotware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the coniguration guide of this documentation occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. Because the...
... • ASRock H170 Combo Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H170 Combo Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H170 Combo Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock H170 Combo motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modiications of the sotware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the coniguration guide of this documentation occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. Because the...
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... (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors* * Support 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) • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con- Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports...
... (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors* * Support 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) • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con- Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports...
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... detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA • Microsot® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools...
... detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA • Microsot® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools...
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... PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. H170 Combo 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) here are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 when using multiple graphics cards. PCIe Slot Conigurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched of the expansion card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express...
... PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. H170 Combo 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) here are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 when using multiple graphics cards. PCIe Slot Conigurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched of the expansion card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express...
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... Power LED): Connect to the reset switch on when the hard drive is on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to turn of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. H170 Combo 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. he front panel...
... Power LED): Connect to the reset switch on when the hard drive is on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to turn of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. H170 Combo 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. he front panel...
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... SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with the SATA_ E_2. *If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to these connectors. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 17) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.6, No. 8) (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 15) (SATA3_5: see p.6, No. 14) Serial ATA Express Connectors (SATA_E_1...
... SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with the SATA_ E_2. *If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to these connectors. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 17) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.6, No. 8) (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 15) (SATA3_5: see p.6, No. 14) Serial ATA Express Connectors (SATA_E_1...
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High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. To activate the front mic, go to MIC2_L. H170 Combo USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L his USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 6) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus...
High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. To activate the front mic, go to MIC2_L. H170 Combo USB 3.0 Headers (19-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L his USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 6) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus...
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... ATX power connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 5) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 23) TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 26) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 4 his motherboard pro- If you plan to Pin 1-3. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan...
... ATX power connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 5) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 23) TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 26) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 4 his motherboard pro- If you plan to Pin 1-3. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan...
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... AMD graphics card manuals for details.) 23 English You should only use a AMD certiied PSU. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. H170 Combo 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (he CrossFire Bridge is recommended to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards...
... AMD graphics card manuals for details.) 23 English You should only use a AMD certiied PSU. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. H170 Combo 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (he CrossFire Bridge is recommended to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards...
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... check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Step 5 In the let pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. H170 Combo 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. hen select Enable AMD CrossFireX...
... check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Step 5 In the let pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. H170 Combo 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. hen select Enable AMD CrossFireX...
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... your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 29 English herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN...
... your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 29 English herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN...
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... USB Patcher". In order for the USB ports to install Windows® 7 OS. Please set PS/S Simulator back to install Windows® 7 OS. 40 English hen use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled ater the installation. Due to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users...
... USB Patcher". In order for the USB ports to install Windows® 7 OS. Please set PS/S Simulator back to install Windows® 7 OS. 40 English hen use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled ater the installation. Due to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users...
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H170 Combo Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 41 English 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. Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it.
H170 Combo Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 41 English 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. Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it.
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Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Restore on CPU side of memory that is allocated to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will start to boot up . PCH DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to...
Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Restore on CPU side of memory that is allocated to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will start to boot up . PCH DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to...
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Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 61 English 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration H170 Combo Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port.
Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 61 English 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration H170 Combo Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port.
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... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your system via OMG. 4.5 Tools H170 Combo OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via an USB storage device, then downloads...
... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your system via OMG. 4.5 Tools H170 Combo OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via an USB storage device, then downloads...
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... latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. 67 English Please setup network coniguration before it is enabled. Internet Flash - he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Network Coniguration Use this function. H170 Combo Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to conigure internet connection settings...
... latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. 67 English Please setup network coniguration before it is enabled. Internet Flash - he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Network Coniguration Use this function. H170 Combo Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to conigure internet connection settings...
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... Password Set or change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the user account. User Password Set or change the password for the system. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this item to use discrete TPM Module. 70 English Users are unable to change...
... Password Set or change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the user account. User Password Set or change the password for the system. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this item to use discrete TPM Module. 70 English Users are unable to change...