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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package 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 Extreme6+ 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package 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 Extreme6+ 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 ...
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... require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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...• Supports DVI-D with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 3 - Direct Drive Technology - PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 resolution...Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 510/530 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Audio • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Diferential Ampliier - ...
...• Supports DVI-D with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 3 - Direct Drive Technology - PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 resolution...Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 510/530 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Audio • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with Diferential Ampliier - ...
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LAN Rear Panel I/O ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme6+ only) Storage • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy ...10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 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® Z170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 ...
LAN Rear Panel I/O ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme6+ only) Storage • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy ...10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 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® Z170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 ...
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...CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature) 5 English Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 • 2 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors* * Support to be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0... Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module 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 ...
...CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature) 5 English Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 • 2 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connectors* * Support to be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0... Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module 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 ...
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... be diferent in Power On state (3 Amp) and Sleep state (1 Amp). * Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged by its own adapter. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme6+ only) Speciications Dimension • 75mm (W) x 42.8mm (H) x 148mm (L) Controller • ASMedia ASM1142 Controller Front Panel I/O • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD...
... be diferent in Power On state (3 Amp) and Sleep state (1 Amp). * Some Type-C USB devices may only be charged by its own adapter. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme6+ only) Speciications Dimension • 75mm (W) x 42.8mm (H) x 148mm (L) Controller • ASMedia ASM1142 Controller Front Panel I/O • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD...
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SATA3_4_5 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1_3 SATA3_0_2 Step 8 Connect the other end of the USB Power Cable to the SATA Express Connector on the motherboard. Step 7 Connect the other end of the SATA Express Cable to the USB 2.0 Header on the motherboard. USB3_4 USB3_4 13 SATA3_4_5 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1_3 SATA3_0_2 Step 6 Connect the PSU's SATA Power Cable to the drive bay with screws. USB 3.0 USB 3.0 English Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Step 5 Screw ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel to the SATA Power Connector.
SATA3_4_5 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1_3 SATA3_0_2 Step 8 Connect the other end of the USB Power Cable to the SATA Express Connector on the motherboard. Step 7 Connect the other end of the SATA Express Cable to the USB 2.0 Header on the motherboard. USB3_4 USB3_4 13 SATA3_4_5 SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1_3 SATA3_0_2 Step 6 Connect the PSU's SATA Power Cable to the drive bay with screws. USB 3.0 USB 3.0 English Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Step 5 Screw ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel to the SATA Power Connector.
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Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 33 English SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldingers on each graphics card. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is irmly in place.
Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 33 English SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the goldingers on each graphics card. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is irmly in place.
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... TM4PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4256GMC105 TM4PS4256GMC105 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 41 Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
... TM4PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4256GMC105 TM4PS4256GMC105 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 41 Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
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...you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning, Tech Service and Settings. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will be auto... A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will ind the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 43 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop....
...you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, OC Tweaker, System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning, Tech Service and Settings. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will be auto... A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will ind the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 43 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop....
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... tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. on the image to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: he information panel in the center...to perform job-related tasks. Double-click utility. With ASRock APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities, such as USB Key, XFast LAN, XFast RAM and more . 47 English Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop he hot news section ...
... tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. on the image to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: he information panel in the center...to perform job-related tasks. Double-click utility. With ASRock APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities, such as USB Key, XFast LAN, XFast RAM and more . 47 English Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop he hot news section ...
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...drivers packed into the ISO ile. Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > USB Coniguration, ... Windows® 7 OS. 53 English hen use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled ater the installation. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. USB2.0) and...
...drivers packed into the ISO ile. Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > USB Coniguration, ... Windows® 7 OS. 53 English hen use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled ater the installation. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. USB2.0) and...
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... Service if you are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your PC. Please setup ...
... Service if you are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your PC. Please setup ...
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... Flash - Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the dehumidifying process before using this function. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you...
... Flash - Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the dehumidifying process before using this function. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you...