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... 41 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 42 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 45 3.1 Installing Drivers 45 3.2 Formula Drive 46 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 50 3.3.1 UI Overview 50 3.3.2 Apps 51 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 54 3.3.4 Setting 55 3.4 ...Introduction 59 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 4.2 Main Screen 61 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 62 4.4 Advanced Screen 73 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 74 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 76 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 79 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 81 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration 82
... 41 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 42 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 45 3.1 Installing Drivers 45 3.2 Formula Drive 46 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 50 3.3.1 UI Overview 50 3.3.2 Apps 51 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 54 3.3.4 Setting 55 3.4 ...Introduction 59 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 4.2 Main Screen 61 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 62 4.4 Advanced Screen 73 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 74 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 76 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 79 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 81 4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration 82
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...-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 4400+(OC)*/4300(OC)/4266(OC) /4200 (OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733 (OC)/ 3666(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2600 (OC)/2400(OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-bufered...
...-range Overclocking • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 4400+(OC)*/4300(OC)/4266(OC) /4200 (OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733 (OC)/ 3666(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2600 (OC)/2400(OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-bufered...
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... HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 510/530 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Z170 OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD ... • Supports HDMI with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 3 - Pure Power-In - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up to ...
... HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 510/530 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect English 3 Z170 OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD ... • Supports HDMI with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 3 - Pure Power-In - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Ampliier (Supports up to ...
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...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 • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ... (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)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN...
...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 • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ... (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)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN...
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Z170 OC Formula 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Clr CMOS ATX12V1 ATX12V2 VOL_CON1 6 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 7 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 8 DISPLAY1 HDMI1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-... 12 CHA_FAN1 13 14 15 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 M2_1 16 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 CT5 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 17 Z170 OC Formula 18 SATA_EXP1 SATA_EXP0 PCIE2 19 20 Intel SATA3_A3 SATA3_A4 21 M2_2 PCIE3 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 Ultra M.2 Z170 22 23 SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 PCIe Gen3 x4 Purity SoundTM 3 PCIE4 BIOS_B_LED BIOS_A_LED BIOS_B1 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 128Mb...
Z170 OC Formula 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse Clr CMOS ATX12V1 ATX12V2 VOL_CON1 6 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 7 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 8 DISPLAY1 HDMI1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-... 12 CHA_FAN1 13 14 15 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 M2_1 16 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 CT5 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 17 Z170 OC Formula 18 SATA_EXP1 SATA_EXP0 PCIE2 19 20 Intel SATA3_A3 SATA3_A4 21 M2_2 PCIE3 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 Ultra M.2 Z170 22 23 SATA3_A2 SATA3_A1 PCIe Gen3 x4 Purity SoundTM 3 PCIE4 BIOS_B_LED BIOS_A_LED BIOS_B1 128Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 128Mb...
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he SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and the M2_1; To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z170 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to these connectors. *SATA_EXP0 is shared with the SATA_ EXP1. ... SATA3_A4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 hese ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices. he SATA3_2, SATA3_3 are shared with the SATA_EXP0. English 23 Z170 OC Formula Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0 see p.7, No. 14) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 16) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 15) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 17) (SATA3_4: see p.7,...
he SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and the M2_1; To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z170 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to these connectors. *SATA_EXP0 is shared with the SATA_ EXP1. ... SATA3_A4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 hese ten SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for your bootable devices. he SATA3_2, SATA3_3 are shared with the SATA_EXP0. English 23 Z170 OC Formula Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0 see p.7, No. 14) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 16) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 15) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 17) (SATA3_4: see p.7,...
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... 2280 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 TM4PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105... TS512GMTS600 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 44 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
... 2280 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 TM4PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105... TS512GMTS600 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 44 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
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...you can skip the instructions below and go ahead to install Windows® 7 OS. 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 - 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,...
...you can skip the instructions below and go ahead to install Windows® 7 OS. 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 - 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,...
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... a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. 64 English Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. ... Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for both performance and power saving. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. OC Tweaking Enable this option for ...
... a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. 64 English Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. ... Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for both performance and power saving. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. OC Tweaking Enable this option for ...
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... not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Z170 OC Formula 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set to 1024 x 768 directly. 73 English Setting wrong values in this section, you may... [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. UEFI Coniguration Active Page on Entry Select the default ...
... not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Z170 OC Formula 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set to 1024 x 768 directly. 73 English Setting wrong values in this section, you may... [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. UEFI Coniguration Active Page on Entry Select the default ...
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It is improved. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for lower power consumption. CPU Thermal ...
It is improved. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for lower power consumption. CPU Thermal ...
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... subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Enable for the processor. Z170 OC Formula 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 the processor. Z170 OC Formula 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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VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE6. PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application ...
VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE6. PCIE6 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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Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on CPU side of when the power recovers. Share Memory Conigure the size of ...] is shut down. DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. Z170 OC Formula PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. PCH DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the...
Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on CPU side of when the power recovers. Share Memory Conigure the size of ...] is shut down. DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. Z170 OC Formula PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. PCH DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the...
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English 81 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 Z170 OC Formula Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technonogy Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function.
English 81 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 Z170 OC Formula Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technonogy Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function.
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...(Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. Please setup network coniguration before using this function. Z170 OC Formula Dehumidiier Period Conigure the ...period of the dehumidifying process before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to the secondary lash ROM. 89 English he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Intel ME Recovery Conigure Intel ME ...
...(Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. Please setup network coniguration before using this function. Z170 OC Formula Dehumidiier Period Conigure the ...period of the dehumidifying process before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to the secondary lash ROM. 89 English he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Intel ME Recovery Conigure Intel ME ...
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... may also clear the user password. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the system. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Z170 OC Formula 4.7 Security Screen In this option to remove the password. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in...
... may also clear the user password. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the system. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Z170 OC Formula 4.7 Security Screen In this option to remove the password. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in...