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... Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 2.7 Smart Switches 29 2.8 Dr. Debug 30 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 32 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34 2.10 CrossFireXTM...
... Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) 11 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 2.7 Smart Switches 29 2.8 Dr. Debug 30 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 32 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34 2.10 CrossFireXTM...
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2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup 38 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 39 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 42 3.1 Installing Drivers 42 3.2 A-Tuning 43 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 47 3.3.1 UI Overview 47 3.3.2 Apps 48 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 51 3.3.4 Setting 52 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 53 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 56 4.1 Introduction 56 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 56 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 57 4.2 Main Screen 58 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 59 4.4 Advanced Screen 69 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 70 4.4.2 Chipset ...
2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup 38 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 39 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 42 3.1 Installing Drivers 42 3.2 A-Tuning 43 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 47 3.3.1 UI Overview 47 3.3.2 Apps 48 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 51 3.3.4 Setting 52 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 53 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 56 4.1 Introduction 56 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 56 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 57 4.2 Main Screen 58 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 59 4.4 Advanced Screen 69 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 70 4.4.2 Chipset ...
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...the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket • 1 x ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) • 4 x Screws for Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) • 1 x SATA Express Cable...
...the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket • 1 x ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) • 4 x Screws for Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) • 1 x SATA Express Cable...
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... 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Audio • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Diferential Ampliier - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. shared memory 1792MB • hree graphics output options: DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock...
... 1.2 Ports • 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Audio • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Diferential Ampliier - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. shared memory 1792MB • hree graphics output options: DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock...
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... Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) 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...
... Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) 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...
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... support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up 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- CPLL, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed...
... support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up 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- CPLL, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed...
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...CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_2) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_3) 11 SATA Express Connectors (SATA_EXP_0_1) 12 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 14 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 SATA and SATA Express Connectors (SATA3_5_4, SATA_EXP2) 17 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 18 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 19 Clear CMOS...
...CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_2) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_3) 11 SATA Express Connectors (SATA_EXP_0_1) 12 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 14 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 SATA and SATA Express Connectors (SATA3_5_4, SATA_EXP2) 17 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 18 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 19 Clear CMOS...
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... slot) is switched of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe Slot Conigurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A PCIE6 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM x8 Mode x8 N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x8 x4 English For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 21 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots...
... slot) is switched of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe Slot Conigurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A PCIE6 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM x8 Mode x8 N/A hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x8 x4 English For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. 21 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots...
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... check if the CPU is used to IDE or SATA devices. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices. Please re-install the memory and CPU. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. A7 Problem related to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please see the diagrams below for reading...
... check if the CPU is used to IDE or SATA devices. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices. Please re-install the memory and CPU. If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. A7 Problem related to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. Please see the diagrams below for reading...
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... you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 35 Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way...
... you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 35 Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way...
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... AMD CrossFireXTM. 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 38 Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. hen select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers...
... AMD CrossFireXTM. 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 38 Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. hen select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers...
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... auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he 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 display the menu. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays...
... auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he 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 display the menu. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays...
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.../2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may ind it diicult to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on your computer, you can install the Windows® 7 OS. Please set PS/S Simulator back to function properly, please create a Windows® 7 installation disk with the "Win7 USB Patcher". In order for the USB ports to disabled ater the installation...
.../2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may ind it diicult to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on your computer, you can install the Windows® 7 OS. Please set PS/S Simulator back to function properly, please create a Windows® 7 installation disk with the "Win7 USB Patcher". In order for the USB ports to disabled ater the installation...
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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. Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 54 English Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it.
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. Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 54 English Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it.
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... Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is selected, the power will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down the render unit when the GPU is idle for power saving when the computer is installed. Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for lower power consumption. Set to Auto to boot...
... Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is selected, the power will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down the render unit when the GPU is idle for power saving when the computer is installed. Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for lower power consumption. Set to Auto to boot...
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PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 78 English Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port.
PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 78 English Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port.
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4.5 Tools Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to your PC. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to modify the system time are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission...
4.5 Tools Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to your PC. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to modify the system time are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission...
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.... Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. 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 a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to dehumidify the system ater entering S4/S5 state. 84 English Dehumidiier Function If Dehumidiier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads...
.... Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. 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 a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to dehumidify the system ater entering S4/S5 state. 84 English Dehumidiier Function If Dehumidiier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads...
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UEFI Download Server Select a server to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Network Coniguration Use this to download the UEFI irmware. 86 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility.
UEFI Download Server Select a server to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Network Coniguration Use this to download the UEFI irmware. 86 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility.
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... use discrete TPM Module. 89 English Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the supervisor/user password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.7 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set...
... use discrete TPM Module. 89 English Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. You may set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the supervisor/user password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.7 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set...