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..."Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this documentation. Version 1.0 Published August 2015 Copyright©2015 ASRock INC. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on... this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited...
..."Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this documentation. Version 1.0 Published August 2015 Copyright©2015 ASRock INC. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on... this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ... Graphics Cards 24 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 A-Tuning 28 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 28 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 28 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 32 3.3.1 UI Overview 32
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ... Graphics Cards 24 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 A-Tuning 28 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 28 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 28 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 32 3.3.1 UI Overview 32
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... information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
... information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170 Pro4/D3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
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...the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object ...of the following precautions before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to do not...
...the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object ...of the following precautions before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to do not...
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 13 English Z170 Pro4/D3 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 13 English Z170 Pro4/D3 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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... DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.. Z170 Pro4/D3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. English 15 It...
... DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.. Z170 Pro4/D3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. English 15 It...
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... unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Z170 Pro4/D3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or...
... unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Z170 Pro4/D3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or...
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... LED is on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on the chassis to the motherboard. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see... assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch. English 19 You may differ by chassis. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Z170 Pro4/D3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly.
... LED is on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on the chassis to the motherboard. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see... assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch. English 19 You may differ by chassis. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Z170 Pro4/D3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly.
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... Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this motherboard.
... Please connect either SATA or PCIe storage devices to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this motherboard.
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... Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". E. To activate the front mic, go to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. Z170 Pro4/D3 USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.6, No. 21) GND PRESENCE...
... Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". E. To activate the front mic, go to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. Z170 Pro4/D3 USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.6, No. 21) GND PRESENCE...
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...) (see p.6, No. 3) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_VOLTAGE This motherboard pro- ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 19) 8 5 This motherboard pro- ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6,... No. 6) 1 13 12 24 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. vides a 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. GND CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan...
...) (see p.6, No. 3) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_VOLTAGE This motherboard pro- ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 19) 8 5 This motherboard pro- ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6,... No. 6) 1 13 12 24 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. vides a 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector. GND CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan...
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... your graphics card vendor for details.) 24 English Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the top... to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard.
... your graphics card vendor for details.) 24 English Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the top... to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard.
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.... "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English Z170 Pro4/D3 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top ... the Support CD to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
.... "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English Z170 Pro4/D3 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top ... the Support CD to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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... and allows users to perform job-related tasks. on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more . With ASRock APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities, such as USB Key, XFast LAN, XFast RAM and more... panel contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
... and allows users to perform job-related tasks. on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more . With ASRock APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities, such as USB Key, XFast LAN, XFast RAM and more... panel contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
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... USB drive to disabled after the installation. 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. You only have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive but no PS/2 ports on your... installation disk with the "Win7 USB Patcher". 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 the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may find another computer ...
... USB drive to disabled after the installation. 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. You only have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive but no PS/2 ports on your... installation disk with the "Win7 USB Patcher". 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 the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may find another computer ...
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... CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) O RAS# to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Frequency OC Preset If the DRAM frequency is selected, the motherboard will be set. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the GT slice. Click OK to CAS# Delay : The number of memory and accessing columns within...
... CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) O RAS# to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Frequency OC Preset If the DRAM frequency is selected, the motherboard will be set. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the GT slice. Click OK to CAS# Delay : The number of memory and accessing columns within...
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... a fan mode for CPU Fans, or choose Customize to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each...
... a fan mode for CPU Fans, or choose Customize to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each...