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... 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 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7... Installation 56 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 59 4.1 Introduction 59 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 4.2 Main Screen 61 4.3 OC...
... 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 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7... Installation 56 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 59 4.1 Introduction 59 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 4.2 Main Screen 61 4.3 OC...
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.... Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 OC Formula Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 OC Formula Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
.... Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 OC Formula Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 OC Formula Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 OC Formula Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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...; 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Supports 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • V-ProbeTM: 1 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Buttons: +/- Z170 OC Formula • 3 x Ultra M.2 Sockets, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and...
...; 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Supports 4 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with LED • 1 x Reset Switch with LED • V-ProbeTM: 1 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid • Rapid OC Buttons: +/- Z170 OC Formula • 3 x Ultra M.2 Sockets, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and...
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...'s stability, or even cause damage to page 56 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V...7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 6 Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense...
...'s stability, or even cause damage to page 56 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V...7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 6 Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense...
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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-... 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 BIOS 24 25 26 M2_3 PCIE5 CT4 CT3 CT2...
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-... 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 BIOS 24 25 26 M2_3 PCIE5 CT4 CT3 CT2...
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... SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A4) 22 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 23 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 24 SATA Express Connector (SATA_EXP2) 25 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 26 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 27 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 28 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 29 Direct Key Button (DIRKEY1) 30 XMP Switch (XMP_ON1) 31 Power Switch (PWR) 32 Reset Switch (RST...
... SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A4) 22 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 23 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 24 SATA Express Connector (SATA_EXP2) 25 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 26 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 27 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 28 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 29 Direct Key Button (DIRKEY1) 30 XMP Switch (XMP_ON1) 31 Power Switch (PWR) 32 Reset Switch (RST...
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... for 5 seconds. he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 21 Z170 OC Formula 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is removed. When the jumper cap... is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up ...
... for 5 seconds. he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 21 Z170 OC Formula 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is removed. When the jumper cap... is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up ...
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... 36) 28 MENU MENU Button allow users to quickly reset the system. Reset Switch (RST) (see p.7, No. - 35) + / - Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly turn on the system coniguration, such as memory capability, thermal solution, etc. We are not responsible for possible damage caused...English 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has twelve smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch, Rapid OC Buttons, Menu Button, PCIe ON/OFF Switch, Slow Mode Switch, BIOS Selection Switch, LN2 Mode Switch, Direct Key Button and XMP Switch. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN1) (see p.7,...
... 36) 28 MENU MENU Button allow users to quickly reset the system. Reset Switch (RST) (see p.7, No. - 35) + / - Rapid OC Buttons allow users to quickly turn on the system coniguration, such as memory capability, thermal solution, etc. We are not responsible for possible damage caused...English 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has twelve smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch, Rapid OC Buttons, Menu Button, PCIe ON/OFF Switch, Slow Mode Switch, BIOS Selection Switch, LN2 Mode Switch, Direct Key Button and XMP Switch. Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN1) (see p.7,...
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... currently activated. Normally, the system will take over on the next system boot. Z170 OC Formula PCIe ON/OFF Switch (SWITCH1) (see p.7, No. 39) ON 1234 1: PCIE1 2: PCIE2 3: PCIE4 4: PCIE6 PCIe ON/OFF Switch allows you to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on , the processor runs at lowest fre- However, if the primary...
... currently activated. Normally, the system will take over on the next system boot. Z170 OC Formula PCIe ON/OFF Switch (SWITCH1) (see p.7, No. 39) ON 1234 1: PCIE1 2: PCIE2 3: PCIE4 4: PCIE6 PCIe ON/OFF Switch allows you to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on , the processor runs at lowest fre- However, if the primary...
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Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Click to start the update process. 54 English Step 3 Click Update to select one or more items you will see more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon.
Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Click to start the update process. 54 English Step 3 Click Update to select one or more items you will see more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon.
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Z170 OC Formula 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 61 English
Z170 OC Formula 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 61 English
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... Control for real time clocking tuning for better 3DMark performance. FCLK Frequency Conigure the FCLK Frequency. OC Tweaking Enable this option for both performance and power saving. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will be lowered ater a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the...
... Control for real time clocking tuning for better 3DMark performance. FCLK Frequency Conigure the FCLK Frequency. OC Tweaking Enable this option for both performance and power saving. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will be lowered ater a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the...
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...faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. Z170 OC Formula Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the ROM images are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other... working ROM image to the secondary lash ROM. 89 English DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. ...coniguration before it returns to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled. Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU...
...faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. Z170 OC Formula Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the ROM images are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other... working ROM image to the secondary lash ROM. 89 English DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. ...coniguration before it returns to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled. Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU...