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... 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 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 31 3.3.1 UI Overview 31 3.3.2 Apps 32
... 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 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 31 3.3.1 UI Overview 31 3.3.2 Apps 32
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... 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 Mode 43 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.4 Main Screen 45 4.5 ...
... 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 Mode 43 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.4 Main Screen 45 4.5 ...
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...use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® H170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. H170A-X1/3.1 • Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) •...
...use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® H170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. H170A-X1/3.1 • Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) •...
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...; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 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 Please refer to page 37 for...
...; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 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 Please refer to page 37 for...
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H170A-X1/3.1 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Configuration: 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 9 English Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please set Speaker Configuration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
H170A-X1/3.1 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Configuration: 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 9 English Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please set Speaker Configuration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
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Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 ... mode. 5. Make sure that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. H170A-X1/3.1 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to the AMD's website...
Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 ... mode. 5. Make sure that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is recommended to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. H170A-X1/3.1 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to the AMD's website...
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H170A-X1/3.1 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then ...AMD CrossFireXTM. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD ...
H170A-X1/3.1 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then ...AMD CrossFireXTM. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD ...
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...2720599/en-us 26 English Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Chapter 3 ...Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install ...
...2720599/en-us 26 English Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Chapter 3 ...Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install ...
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Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Step 3 Click Update to update. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. 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 want to start the update process. 35 English
Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Step 3 Click Update to update. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. 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 want to start the update process. 35 English
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... a new folder under the "asrock" folder. Due to function properly. Step 4 Copy "boot.wim" and "install.wim" files from the "Sources" folder in the Windows® 7 installation disk to folder "Drivers" and then find the "Intel USB3.0 Driver" folder. 37 English Name the subfolder "mount" and "usb3" as an example. H170A-X1/3.1 3.4 Creating Windows®...
... a new folder under the "asrock" folder. Due to function properly. Step 4 Copy "boot.wim" and "install.wim" files from the "Sources" folder in the Windows® 7 installation disk to folder "Drivers" and then find the "Intel USB3.0 Driver" folder. 37 English Name the subfolder "mount" and "usb3" as an example. H170A-X1/3.1 3.4 Creating Windows®...
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Step 7 Make sure the Windows 7 you are going to launch the command prompt as an administrator. 38 English Step 8 Open the "Start" menu and type "command" or "cmd" to install is the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x86) and "Win7" (x86) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2. For 64-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x64) and "Win7" (x64) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2.
Step 7 Make sure the Windows 7 you are going to launch the command prompt as an administrator. 38 English Step 8 Open the "Start" menu and type "command" or "cmd" to install is the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x86) and "Win7" (x86) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2. For 64-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x64) and "Win7" (x64) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2.
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H170A-X1/3.1 Step 9 Enter the folder created in order and wait until the each process completes. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:boot.wim /index:2 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit Step 11 To add the drivers into "boot.wim" ... the following commands in order to the screenshot below. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:install.wim /index:4 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit 39 English Refer to install Windows® 7 by flash3.0, please input the following commands...
H170A-X1/3.1 Step 9 Enter the folder created in order and wait until the each process completes. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:boot.wim /index:2 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit Step 11 To add the drivers into "boot.wim" ... the following commands in order to the screenshot below. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:install.wim /index:4 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit 39 English Refer to install Windows® 7 by flash3.0, please input the following commands...
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...before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are having trouble with your PC. After... copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your current PC and the devices connected. 4.7 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. You may ...
...before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are having trouble with your PC. After... copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your current PC and the devices connected. 4.7 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. You may ...
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...system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. 65 English H170A-X1/3.1 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 specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager ...
...system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. 65 English H170A-X1/3.1 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 specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager ...