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3.1 Installing Drivers 33 3.2 A-Tuning 34 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 38 3.3.1 UI Overview 38 3.3.2 Apps 39 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 42 3.3.4 Setting 43 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 44 ... 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 48 4.2 Main Screen 49 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 50 4.4 Advanced Screen 60 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 61 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 63 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 66 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 68 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration 69 4.4.6 ACPI Coniguration 70 4.4.7 USB Coniguration 72 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 73 4.5 Tools 74
3.1 Installing Drivers 33 3.2 A-Tuning 34 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 38 3.3.1 UI Overview 38 3.3.2 Apps 39 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 42 3.3.4 Setting 43 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 44 ... 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 48 4.2 Main Screen 49 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 50 4.4 Advanced Screen 60 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 61 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 63 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 66 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 68 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration 69 4.4.6 ACPI Coniguration 70 4.4.7 USB Coniguration 72 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 73 4.5 Tools 74
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... • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM... installed (Single channel memory). * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Proile (XMP) 2.0 • 15μ Gold ...
... • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM... installed (Single channel memory). * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Proile (XMP) 2.0 • 15μ Gold ...
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... Graphics 510/530 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. Z170 Extreme3 • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Supports DTS Connect...
... Graphics 510/530 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. Z170 Extreme3 • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Supports DTS Connect...
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...them is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z170, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 3 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors*... * Support to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector ...
...them is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z170, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 3 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors*... * Support to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector ...
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... SPDIF USB3_7_8 CMOS CHA_FAN1 Battery 7 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCI Express 3.0 22 1 PCIE1 Z170 Extreme3 PCIE2 LAN Front USB 3.0 8 CHA_FAN3 SATA3_0_2 M2_1 CT5 CT4 PCIE3 CT3 CT2 CT1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 PCIE4 9 SATA_EXP_0_1 SATA3_1_3 Intel 10 Z170 11 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE5 RoHS PCIE6 TPMS1 1 T B1 1 USB_1_2 1 USB_3_4 1 CLRMOS1 1 128Mb BIOS SPK_PLED1 CHA_FAN2...
... SPDIF USB3_7_8 CMOS CHA_FAN1 Battery 7 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCI Express 3.0 22 1 PCIE1 Z170 Extreme3 PCIE2 LAN Front USB 3.0 8 CHA_FAN3 SATA3_0_2 M2_1 CT5 CT4 PCIE3 CT3 CT2 CT1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 PCIE4 9 SATA_EXP_0_1 SATA3_1_3 Intel 10 Z170 11 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE5 RoHS PCIE6 TPMS1 1 T B1 1 USB_1_2 1 USB_3_4 1 CLRMOS1 1 128Mb BIOS SPK_PLED1 CHA_FAN2...
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...2280 2280 2280 2280 2260 2260 2242 2280 2280 2242 2242 2280 2260 P/N AXNS381E-128GM-B AXNS381E-256GM-B AXNS330E-32GM-B CT120M500SSD4 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SM2280S3 SH2280S3/480G PX-G256M6e PX-G512M6e SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G... TS256GMTS400 TS512GMTS800 TS512GMTS600 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 32 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the ...
...2280 2280 2280 2280 2260 2260 2242 2280 2280 2242 2242 2280 2260 P/N AXNS381E-128GM-B AXNS381E-256GM-B AXNS330E-32GM-B CT120M500SSD4 CT240M500SSD4 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SM2280S3 SH2280S3/480G PX-G256M6e PX-G512M6e SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G... TS256GMTS400 TS512GMTS800 TS512GMTS600 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 32 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the ...
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... USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, you do not have an ODD (For Intel Skylake platforms only): If there ...USB Patcher". In order for the USB ports to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on their support for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - USB3.0). Please set...
... USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, you do not have an ODD (For Intel Skylake platforms only): If there ...USB Patcher". In order for the USB ports to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on their support for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - USB3.0). Please set...
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... performance. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.... Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest...
... performance. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.... Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest...
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... utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Coniguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Intel® hunderbolt, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration, USB Coniguration and Trusted Computing. 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set to 1024 x 768. If the monitor...
... utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Coniguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Intel® hunderbolt, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration, USB Coniguration and Trusted Computing. 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set to 1024 x 768. If the monitor...
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... C7 all enabled for power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for better power saving. It is improved. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Z170 Extreme3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on threaded sotware is recommended to keep the CPU from overheating. 61 English
... C7 all enabled for power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for better power saving. It is improved. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Z170 Extreme3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on threaded sotware is recommended to keep the CPU from overheating. 61 English
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Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. ...
Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. ...
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... compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for all CPU downstream devices. 63 English PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Z170 Extreme3 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE6...
... compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for all CPU downstream devices. 63 English PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Z170 Extreme3 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE6...
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... to boot up . Share Memory Conigure the size of when the power recovers. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on AC/Power Loss...
... to boot up . Share Memory Conigure the size of when the power recovers. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on AC/Power Loss...
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4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technonogy Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function. 68 English
4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technonogy Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function. 68 English
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... password for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot.
... password for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot.