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... no event shall ASRock, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of merchantability or itness for identiication or explanation and to the owners' beneit, without written consent of the FCC Rules. Disclaimer: Speciications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA...
... no event shall ASRock, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of merchantability or itness for identiication or explanation and to the owners' beneit, without written consent of the FCC Rules. Disclaimer: Speciications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA...
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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 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 (...
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 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 (...
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...://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Extreme7 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Extreme7 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Extreme7 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 3 x Screw for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for mini-PCIe Slot • 1 x ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel • 4 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z170 Extreme7 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently...
...://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Extreme7 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Extreme7 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Extreme7 Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 3 x Screw for M.2 Sockets • 1 x Screw for mini-PCIe Slot • 1 x ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel • 4 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z170 Extreme7 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout Z170 Extreme7+ 1 2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 3 45 6 CPU_FAN2 7 CHA_FAN4 CLRCBTN1 Power 8 Reset 9 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: ... SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN3 CT14 CT13 CT12 35 MINI_PCIE1 PCIE1 LAN Z170 Extreme7+ PCIE2 LAN Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 CT25 CT24 CT23 CT22 CT21 RoHS Purity 34 SoundTM 3 PCIE3 T B1... 1 PCIE4 M2_2 M2_1 CHA_FAN2 Intel Z170 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1_3 SATA3_0_2 USB3_7_8 USB3_5_6 10 11 12 1 1 CHA_FAN1 13 SATA_EXP1 14 15 16 17...
1.3 Motherboard Layout Z170 Extreme7+ 1 2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 3 45 6 CPU_FAN2 7 CHA_FAN4 CLRCBTN1 Power 8 Reset 9 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: ... SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN3 CT14 CT13 CT12 35 MINI_PCIE1 PCIE1 LAN Z170 Extreme7+ PCIE2 LAN Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 CT25 CT24 CT23 CT22 CT21 RoHS Purity 34 SoundTM 3 PCIE3 T B1... 1 PCIE4 M2_2 M2_1 CHA_FAN2 Intel Z170 SATA3_A3_A4 SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1_3 SATA3_0_2 USB3_7_8 USB3_5_6 10 11 12 1 1 CHA_FAN1 13 SATA_EXP1 14 15 16 17...
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...32-bit / 7 64-bit * It is recommended to install the ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel into the drive bay of your motherboard. • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) * his port supports power outputs up to adjust the...may only be charged by its own adapter. English 11 For charging Type-C USB devices, the device should support Type-C standards to 5V/3A. Z170 Extreme7+ 1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel Speciications Dimension • 75mm (W) x 42.8mm (H) x 148mm (L) Controller • ASMedia ASM1142 Controller Front Panel I/O ...
...32-bit / 7 64-bit * It is recommended to install the ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel into the drive bay of your motherboard. • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) * his port supports power outputs up to adjust the...may only be charged by its own adapter. English 11 For charging Type-C USB devices, the device should support Type-C standards to 5V/3A. Z170 Extreme7+ 1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel Speciications Dimension • 75mm (W) x 42.8mm (H) x 148mm (L) Controller • ASMedia ASM1142 Controller Front Panel I/O ...
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Step 7 Connect the other end of the SATA Express Cable to the USB 2.0 Header on the motherboard. 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. USB3_4 USB3_4 13 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 English Z170 Extreme7+ 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. 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. USB3_4 USB3_4 13 USB 3.0 USB 3.0 English Z170 Extreme7+ 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.
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...place them on a carpet. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to... your chassis to do not overtighten the screws! Failure to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. •...
...place them on a carpet. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to... your chassis to do not overtighten the screws! Failure to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. •...
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he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 17 English Z170 Extreme7+ Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 17 English Z170 Extreme7+ Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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...Populated DDR4_B1 Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. Z170 Extreme7+ 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this... motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR, ...
...Populated DDR4_B1 Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated he DIMM only its in one or three memory module installed. 3. Z170 Extreme7+ 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this... motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR, ...
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...English For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards. 21 PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Z170 Extreme7+ 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 6 PCI Express ...slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express ...
...English For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards. 21 PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Z170 Extreme7+ 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 6 PCI Express ...slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express ...
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Z170 Extreme7+ 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. You may difer by chassis. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the power status indicator ... jumper caps over these headers and connectors. he front panel design may conigure the way to turn of (S5). PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the pin assignments below. he LED is operating. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No.28) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN...
Z170 Extreme7+ 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. You may difer by chassis. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the power status indicator ... jumper caps over these headers and connectors. he front panel design may conigure the way to turn of (S5). PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the pin assignments below. he LED is operating. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No.28) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN...
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...No. 12) (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 25) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR here are two headers on this motherboard. SATA_EXP2 is shared with the SATA3_2, SATA3_3 and the M2_2; Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ... four USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three headers on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 23) SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA_EXP1 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 Z170 Extreme7+ Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to the front audio panel. 25...
...No. 12) (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 25) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR here are two headers on this motherboard. SATA_EXP2 is shared with the SATA3_2, SATA3_3 and the M2_2; Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ... four USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three headers on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 23) SATA_EXP0 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA_EXP1 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 Z170 Extreme7+ Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to the front audio panel. 25...
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...'97 audio panel. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 13) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 1 GND 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to connect...
...'97 audio panel. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 13) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 1 GND 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to connect...
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...; add-in card (AIC) to this connector via the GPIO cable. his COM1 header supports a serial port module. his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. GN D English 27 Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 10) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No...) GND SERIRQ # S_PWRDWN # GN D LAD1 LAD2 SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GN D +3VS B LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST # FRAM E PCICLK 12 24 1 13 8 5 4 1 his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.
...; add-in card (AIC) to this connector via the GPIO cable. his COM1 header supports a serial port module. his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. GN D English 27 Z170 Extreme7+ ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 10) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No...) GND SERIRQ # S_PWRDWN # GN D LAD1 LAD2 SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GN D +3VS B LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST # FRAM E PCICLK 12 24 1 13 8 5 4 1 his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.
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2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on the primary BIOS. For .... BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.7, No. 7) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to identify which enhances the safety and stability of your system. English 28 his motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just lip the BIOS Selection Switch to boot...
2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has four smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch and BIOS Selection Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on the primary BIOS. For .... BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) (see p.7, No. 7) Clear CMOS Switch allows users to identify which enhances the safety and stability of your system. English 28 his motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_ B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just lip the BIOS Selection Switch to boot...
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Z170 Extreme7+ 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your ...
Z170 Extreme7+ 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your ...
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... Bridge is recommended to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum...on the slots. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to PCIE4 slot. Download the drivers from the AMD's ...
... Bridge is recommended to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum...on the slots. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. 2.10 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to PCIE4 slot. Download the drivers from the AMD's ...
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... slots, and use the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot. Make sure that is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. English 36 Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI...
... slots, and use the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot. Make sure that is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. English 36 Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI...
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Step 4 Peel of the yellow protective ilm on the nut to use the default nut. English 39 E D C B A E D C B A C B A E D C B A Z170 Extreme7+ Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standof by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD ...
Step 4 Peel of the yellow protective ilm on the nut to use the default nut. English 39 E D C B A E D C B A C B A E D C B A Z170 Extreme7+ Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standof by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD ...
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... Menu 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 install those required drivers. Z170 Extreme7+ Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing... Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD...
... Menu 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 install those required drivers. Z170 Extreme7+ Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing... Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD...