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... Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 A-Tuning 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 34 3.3.1 UI Overview 34 3.3.2 Apps 35
... Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 A-Tuning 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 34 3.3.1 UI Overview 34 3.3.2 Apps 35
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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 38 3.3.4 Setting 39 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 40 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 43 4.1 Introduction 43 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.2 ...
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 38 3.3.4 Setting 39 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 40 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 43 4.1 Introduction 43 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.2 ...
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Z170M Pro4S • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports by independent... panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • Gigabit LAN... 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/...
Z170M Pro4S • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports by independent... panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • Gigabit LAN... 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/...
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...power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. Please refer to the components and devices of your ...stability, or even cause damage to page 40 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Z170M Pro4S OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +...
...power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. Please refer to the components and devices of your ...stability, or even cause damage to page 40 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Z170M Pro4S OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +...
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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 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.
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Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) English 23 Please refer to the AMD's website for ... cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Diferent CrossFireXTM cards may require diferent methods to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Z170M Pro4S 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2.
Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) English 23 Please refer to the AMD's website for ... cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Diferent CrossFireXTM cards may require diferent methods to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Z170M Pro4S 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2.
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... Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Step 4 You can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the Windows® system tray. Z170M Pro4S 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Ater that, you can freely enjoy the beneits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 25 English
... Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Step 4 You can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the Windows® system tray. Z170M Pro4S 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Ater that, you can freely enjoy the beneits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 25 English
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...click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 ...compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. 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. If the Main Menu does not appear ...
...click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 ...compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. 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. If the Main Menu does not appear ...
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... Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will ind the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 30 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your ...desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 ...
... Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will ind the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 30 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your ...desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 ...
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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to update. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 38 English Step 3 Click Update 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 will see more items you want to update. Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 38 English Step 3 Click Update to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
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... instructions below and go ahead to install Windows® 7 OS. 40 English 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, which allows the USB...
... instructions below and go ahead to install Windows® 7 OS. 40 English 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, which allows the USB...
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Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Z170M Pro4S Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 41 English Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system.
Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Z170M Pro4S Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 41 English Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system.
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... USB storage device. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. Easy ...current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Z170M Pro4S System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other...
... USB storage device. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. Easy ...current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. 4.5 Tools Z170M Pro4S System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other...
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... Manager Boot Manager is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is speciically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Easy... Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Dehumidiier Function If Dehumidiier Function is enabled, the computer ...
... Manager Boot Manager is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is speciically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Easy... Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Dehumidiier Function If Dehumidiier Function is enabled, the computer ...