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... change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z170M Pro4S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z170M Pro4S Chapter 1 Introduction hank you...
... change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z170M Pro4S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z170M Pro4S Chapter 1 Introduction hank you...
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Z170M Pro4S • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports ... 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse.../Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep...
Z170M Pro4S • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports ... 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse.../Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep...
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... for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 5 We are not responsible for details: http://www.asrock.com • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power... supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is required. It should be done at your system. Z170M Pro4S OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • ...
... for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 5 We are not responsible for details: http://www.asrock.com • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power... supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is required. It should be done at your system. Z170M Pro4S OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • ...
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... 3.0 T: USB7 B: USB8 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 USB3_5_6 SATA3_1 21 CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 Z170M Pro4S Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE2 CT3 CT2 CT1 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O M2_1 Intel Z170 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 8 CHA_FAN2 9 10 11 12 1 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE4 COM1 1 TPMS1 1 USB1_2...
... 3.0 T: USB7 B: USB8 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 USB3_5_6 SATA3_1 21 CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 Z170M Pro4S Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE2 CT3 CT2 CT1 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O M2_1 Intel Z170 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 8 CHA_FAN2 9 10 11 12 1 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE4 COM1 1 TPMS1 1 USB1_2...
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Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Z170M Pro4S ** To conigure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Coniguration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9 English
Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Z170M Pro4S ** To conigure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Coniguration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9 English
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Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Z170M Pro4S 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Z170M Pro4S 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English
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Z170M Pro4S 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. 13 English
Z170M Pro4S 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. 13 English
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Z170M Pro4S 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. English 15 It ...
Z170M Pro4S 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. English 15 It ...
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... expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Z170M Pro4S 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width...
... expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Z170M Pro4S 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width...
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Z170M Pro4S 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage ...
Z170M Pro4S 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage ...
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... front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. English 21 C. Z170M Pro4S Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and...
... front mic, go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. English 21 C. Z170M Pro4S Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and...
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...'s website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 23 Diferent CrossFireXTM cards may require diferent methods to PCIE4 slot. Z170M Pro4S 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard...
...'s website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 23 Diferent CrossFireXTM cards may require diferent methods to PCIE4 slot. Z170M Pro4S 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard...
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... the below procedures to your system. hen select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Step 2 In the let pane, click Set SLI and PhysX coniguration. Z170M Pro4S 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Step 4 You can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in...
... the below procedures to your system. hen select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Step 2 In the let pane, click Set SLI and PhysX coniguration. Z170M Pro4S 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Step 4 You can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in...
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... the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only its in one orientation. he standof is placed at the nut location D by hand. Otherwise, release the standof by default. C B A C B A B A C B A Z170M Pro4S Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard.
... the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only its in one orientation. he standof is placed at the nut location D by hand. Otherwise, release the standof by default. C B A C B A B A C B A Z170M Pro4S Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard.
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... compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Z170M Pro4S Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports...
... compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Z170M Pro4S Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports...
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OC Tweaker Conigurations for certain models. 31 English Z170M Pro4S System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
OC Tweaker Conigurations for certain models. 31 English Z170M Pro4S System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
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Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 33 English Z170M Pro4S Settings Conigure ASRock A-Tuning.
Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 33 English Z170M Pro4S Settings Conigure ASRock A-Tuning.
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... Step 1 Find the app you have already intalled it or not. - You can check the price of the app and whether you want to install. Z170M Pro4S 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is free of charge. - he other various apps are shown on the right. Step 2 Click on your computer. he green...
... Step 1 Find the app you have already intalled it or not. - You can check the price of the app and whether you want to install. Z170M Pro4S 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is free of charge. - he other various apps are shown on the right. Step 2 Click on your computer. he green...
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Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. English 37 Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. Z170M Pro4S Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon.
Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. English 37 Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. Z170M Pro4S Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon.
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Z170M Pro4S 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 39 English
Z170M Pro4S 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 39 English