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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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...; 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 3 - Z170 OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated...
...; 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 3 - Z170 OC Formula Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated...
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... Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (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 Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED...
... Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (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 Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED...
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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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..., SATA3_5 and the M2_3. SATA_EXP1 is 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 the SATA3_2, SATA3_3 and the M2_2; Serial ATA Express Connectors (SATA_EXP_0: see.... SATA_EXP2 is shared with the SATA_ EXP1. English 23 he SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA_EXP2. he SATA3_0, SATA3_1 are shared with the SATA_EXP0. 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....
..., SATA3_5 and the M2_3. SATA_EXP1 is 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 the SATA3_2, SATA3_3 and the M2_2; Serial ATA Express Connectors (SATA_EXP_0: see.... SATA_EXP2 is shared with the SATA_ EXP1. English 23 he SATA3_4, SATA3_5 are shared with the SATA_EXP2. he SATA3_0, SATA3_1 are shared with the SATA_EXP0. 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....
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...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... 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 44 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do ...
...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... 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 44 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do ...
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... • 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 the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive...ve got nothing: If you can install the Windows® 7 OS. Please set PS/S Simulator back to create a new ISO ile with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO ile. USB3.0). Due to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive...
... • 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 the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive...ve got nothing: If you can install the Windows® 7 OS. Please set PS/S Simulator back to create a new ISO ile with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO ile. USB3.0). Due to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive...
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... the FCLK Frequency. When the limit is exceeded. 64 English OC Tweaking Enable this option for both performance and power saving. CPU PLL ORT Conigure the CPU PLL ORT. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency ... the operating system requests the highest performance state. Long Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. 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 ...
... the FCLK Frequency. When the limit is exceeded. 64 English OC Tweaking Enable this option for both performance and power saving. CPU PLL ORT Conigure the CPU PLL ORT. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to run above its base operating frequency ... the operating system requests the highest performance state. Long Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. 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 ...
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... supports Full HD resolution. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. 73 English Z170 OC Formula 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may 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.
... supports Full HD resolution. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. 73 English Z170 OC Formula 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may 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.
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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 better power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, ...
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 better power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, ...
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... prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Z170 OC Formula No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks. Enable for better performance. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in...
... prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Z170 OC Formula No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks. Enable for better performance. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in...
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VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE4. PCIE4 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 PCIE4. PCIE4 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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... disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for all PCH PCIE devices. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on CPU side of when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Z170 OC Formula PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option...
... disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for all PCH PCIE devices. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on CPU side of when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Z170 OC Formula PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option...
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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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Z170 OC Formula Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using this function. Intel ME Recovery Conigure Intel ME (Management Engine) recovery. Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of time until the computer ...Flash Save UEFI iles in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Internet Flash - Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration...
Z170 OC Formula Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using this function. Intel ME Recovery Conigure Intel ME (Management Engine) recovery. Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of time until the computer ...Flash Save UEFI iles in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Internet Flash - Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration...
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User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Z170 OC Formula 4.7 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure ... user account. Users are unable to change the password for the administrator account. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in ME. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 93 English Disable this option to...
User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Z170 OC Formula 4.7 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure ... user account. Users are unable to change the password for the administrator account. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in ME. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 93 English Disable this option to...