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... 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® ... Screen 58 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 59 4.4 Advanced Screen 69 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 70 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 72 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 75 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 77 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration 78 4.4.6 ACPI Coniguration 79
... 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® ... Screen 58 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 59 4.4 Advanced Screen 69 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 70 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 72 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 75 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 77 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration 78 4.4.6 ACPI Coniguration 79
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... (Socket 1151) • Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports...
... (Socket 1151) • Digi Power design • 12 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports...
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...8226; 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 - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with max. resolution ... Connect English 3 TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Audio • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort ...
...8226; 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 - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with max. resolution ... Connect English 3 TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) - Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Audio • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort ...
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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 Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI...
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 Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI...
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PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 CLRC BTN2 Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 23 45 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN4 Power Reset 6 7 DVI1 HDMI1 DISPLAY1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin...9 10 11 1 12 SATA3_A0_A1 PCIE2 13 LAN 14 SATA3_2_3 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_1 SATA_EXP_0_1 SATA3_1_5 CT5 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 SATA3_0_4 15 Z170 Extreme6 Intel Purity SoundTM 3 PCIE3 Z170 16 PCIE4 17 PCIE5 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCIE6 TPMS1 1 1 T B1 USB1_2 1 USB3_4 1 BIOS_B1 BIOS_B_LED 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A_LED 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A1...
PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 CLRC BTN2 Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 23 45 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN4 Power Reset 6 7 DVI1 HDMI1 DISPLAY1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin...9 10 11 1 12 SATA3_A0_A1 PCIE2 13 LAN 14 SATA3_2_3 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_1 SATA_EXP_0_1 SATA3_1_5 CT5 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 SATA3_0_4 15 Z170 Extreme6 Intel Purity SoundTM 3 PCIE3 Z170 16 PCIE4 17 PCIE5 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCIE6 TPMS1 1 1 T B1 USB1_2 1 USB3_4 1 BIOS_B1 BIOS_B_LED 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A_LED 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A1...
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... the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z170 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1). Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 21) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_4: see p.7, No...
... the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z170 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and the Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1). Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 21) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_4: see p.7, No...
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... (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA Crucial Crucial Intel Kingston Kingston Plextor Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung SanDisk SanDisk Team Team ...Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SM2280S3 SH2280S3/480G PX-G256M6e PX-G512M6e SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G 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...
... (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA Crucial Crucial Intel Kingston Kingston Plextor Plextor Samsung Samsung Samsung SanDisk SanDisk Team Team ...Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G SM2280S3 SH2280S3/480G PX-G256M6e PX-G512M6e SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G 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...
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...the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - You've got nothing: If you can install the Windows® 7 OS. 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 only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI... or mouse on your computer, you do not have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is not included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an optical disc drive, please ind another computer and follow the instructions below and go...
...the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - You've got nothing: If you can install the Windows® 7 OS. 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 only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI... or mouse on your computer, you do not have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is not included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an optical disc drive, please ind another computer and follow the instructions below and go...
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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. When the ... the period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 FCLK Frequency Conigure the FCLK Frequency. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. A lower...
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. When the ... the period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 FCLK Frequency Conigure the FCLK Frequency. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. A lower...
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If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Full HD UEFI ... When [Disable] 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. UEFI Coniguration Active Page on Entry Select the default page when...
If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Full HD UEFI ... When [Disable] 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. UEFI Coniguration Active Page on Entry Select the default page when...
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... of cores to keep the CPU from overheating. 70 English CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for better power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal...
... of cores to keep the CPU from overheating. 70 English CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for better power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal...
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... subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Enable for better performance. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions...
... subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Enable for better performance. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions...
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PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE6. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE2. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application ...
PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE6. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE2. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application ...
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... lower power consumption. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for power saving when the computer is shut down the render... Share Memory Conigure the size of the DMI Link. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard...
... lower power consumption. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for power saving when the computer is shut down the render... Share Memory Conigure the size of the DMI Link. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard...
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English 77 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technonogy Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function.
English 77 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technonogy Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function.
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Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 4.7 Security Screen In this option to use discrete TPM Module. 89 English Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI ... change the supervisor/user password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Only the administrator has authority to enable or disable support for the system. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the...
Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Z170 Extreme6+ / Z170 Extreme6 4.7 Security Screen In this option to use discrete TPM Module. 89 English Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI ... change the supervisor/user password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Only the administrator has authority to enable or disable support for the system. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the...