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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 35 3.3.4 Setting 36 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with USB 3.0 Drivers Packed 37 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 4.1 Introduction 41 4.2 EZ Mode 42 4.3 Advanced ...
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 35 3.3.4 Setting 36 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with USB 3.0 Drivers Packed 37 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 4.1 Introduction 41 4.2 EZ Mode 42 4.3 Advanced ...
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... installation guides. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... installation guides. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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...Please refer to page 37 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English Certifica- • FCC, CE, WHQL tions • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply...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 • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) 4 bit * To ...
...Please refer to page 37 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English Certifica- • FCC, CE, WHQL tions • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply...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 • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) 4 bit * To ...
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We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 5 English It should be done at your system. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. H170A-X1/3.1 * 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 BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 5 English It should be done at your system. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. H170A-X1/3.1 * 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 BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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... 3.1 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 USB3_4_5 Front USB 3.0 6 1 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE2 H170A-X1/3.1 PCIE3 Intel H170 RoHS LAN PCIE4 7 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE5 TPMS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 CMOS Battery BIOS 1 CLRMOS1 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 CHA_FAN2 SPK_PLED1 1 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 8 9 10 11 12...
... 3.1 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 USB3_4_5 Front USB 3.0 6 1 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE2 H170A-X1/3.1 PCIE3 Intel H170 RoHS LAN PCIE4 7 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE5 TPMS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 CMOS Battery BIOS 1 CLRMOS1 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 CHA_FAN2 SPK_PLED1 1 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 8 9 10 11 12...
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To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you need to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug ... and pin2 are setup. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 8) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". When the jumper cap...
To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you need to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug ... and pin2 are setup. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 8) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". When the jumper cap...
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Click to select one or more details. Please update them all soon. H170A-X1/3.1 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 35 English Step 3 Click Update to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
Click to select one or more details. Please update them all soon. H170A-X1/3.1 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 35 English Step 3 Click Update to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
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You can check the most crucial information of the system's current status. Function 1 Help 2 Load UEFI Defaults 3 Save Changes and Exit 4 Discard Changes 5 Change Language 6 Switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. Press or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 42 English 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. No.
You can check the most crucial information of the system's current status. Function 1 Help 2 Load UEFI Defaults 3 Save Changes and Exit 4 Discard Changes 5 Change Language 6 Switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. Press or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 42 English 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. No.
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... screen. 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. H170A-X1/3.1 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced...
... screen. 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. H170A-X1/3.1 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced...
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Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 45 English H170A-X1/3.1 4.4 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. 45 English H170A-X1/3.1 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
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English 63 4.6.6 Trusted Computing H170A-X1/3.1 Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
English 63 4.6.6 Trusted Computing H170A-X1/3.1 Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 66 English DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash -
Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 66 English DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash -