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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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... this documentation will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H170A-X1 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H170A-X1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H170A-X1 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... this documentation will be updated, the content of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H170A-X1 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H170A-X1 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H170A-X1 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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... Connector • 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) English 4 Please refer to page...
... Connector • 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) English 4 Please refer to page...
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Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 5 English H170A-X1 * 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.
Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 5 English H170A-X1 * 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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... RJ-45 5 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 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...
... RJ-45 5 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 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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... jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. 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...on the pins, the jumper is "Open". After waiting for 5 seconds. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 8) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the...
... jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. 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...on the pins, the jumper is "Open". After waiting for 5 seconds. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 8) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the...
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Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click to start the update process. 35 English Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. H170A-X1 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click to start the update process. 35 English Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. H170A-X1 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
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No. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. 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. You can check the most crucial information of the system's current status. 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. Press or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 42 English
No. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. 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. You can check the most crucial information of the system's current status. 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. Press or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 42 English
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. H170A-X1 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 ...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. H170A-X1 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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H170A-X1 Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. English 45 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
H170A-X1 Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. English 45 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 Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
English 63 4.6.6 Trusted Computing H170A-X1 Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 66 English Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Flash -
DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 66 English Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Internet Flash -