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... Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 31 3.3.1 UI Overview 31 3.3.2 Apps 32
... Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 31 3.3.1 UI Overview 31 3.3.2 Apps 32
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... 3.3.4 Setting 36 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with USB 3.0 Drivers Packed 37 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 4.1 Introduction 41 4.2 EZ Mode 42 4.3 Advanced Mode 43 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.4 Main Screen 45 4.5 ...
... 3.3.4 Setting 36 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with USB 3.0 Drivers Packed 37 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 4.1 Introduction 41 4.2 EZ Mode 42 4.3 Advanced Mode 43 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.4 Main Screen 45 4.5 ...
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...use an HD front 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... USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Z170A-X1/3.1 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Supports DVI-D with LED (...
...use an HD front 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... USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® Z170) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Z170A-X1/3.1 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Supports DVI-D with LED (...
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Please refer to page 37 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 4 bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with multilingual GUI ...• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required.
Please refer to page 37 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 4 bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with multilingual GUI ...• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required.
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Please set Speaker Configuration 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. Z170A-X1/3.1 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Configuration: 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 Configuration 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. Z170A-X1/3.1 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Configuration: 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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... refer to the AMD's website for details.) English 23 Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. If you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are...graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Z170A-X1/3.1 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card...
... refer to the AMD's website for details.) English 23 Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. If you to install up to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are...graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Z170A-X1/3.1 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card...
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Step 3 Reboot your system. Z170A-X1/3.1 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Please follow the below procedures to your system. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Step 4 ...
Step 3 Reboot your system. Z170A-X1/3.1 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Please follow the below procedures to your system. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Step 4 ...
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.... Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled... in the Support CD to install those required drivers. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to...
.... Click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled... in the Support CD to install those required drivers. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to...
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Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 35 English Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more details. Please update them all soon. Z170A-X1/3.1 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to start the update process. 35 English Step 3 Click Update to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more details. Please update them all soon. Z170A-X1/3.1 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
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... CD drive. Name the subfolder "mount" and "usb3" as an example. Step 5 Insert the ASRock Support CD in the Windows® 7 installation disk to folder "Drivers" and then find the "Intel USB3.0 Driver" folder. 37 English Due to function properly. Z170A-X1/3.1 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller...
... CD drive. Name the subfolder "mount" and "usb3" as an example. Step 5 Insert the ASRock Support CD in the Windows® 7 installation disk to folder "Drivers" and then find the "Intel USB3.0 Driver" folder. 37 English Due to function properly. Z170A-X1/3.1 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller...
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For 32-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x86) and "Win7" (x86) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2. For 64-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x64) and "Win7" (x64) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2. Step 8 Open the "Start" menu and type "command" or "cmd" to install is the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. Step 7 Make sure the Windows 7 you are going to launch the command prompt as an administrator. 38 English
For 32-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x86) and "Win7" (x86) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2. For 64-bit Windows 7: Copy all 12 files under the folders "HCSwitch" (x64) and "Win7" (x64) in the "Drivers" to the subfolder "usb3" created in Step 2. Step 8 Open the "Start" menu and type "command" or "cmd" to install is the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. Step 7 Make sure the Windows 7 you are going to launch the command prompt as an administrator. 38 English
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...cd (folder name)" : enter the assigned folder Step 10 To add USB 3.0 drivers into the "install.wim" image file, please input the following commands in order and wait until the each process completes. Z170A-X1/3.1 Step 9 Enter the folder created in order to the screenshot below. and "cd... (folder name)" commands. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:install.wim /index:4 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount...
...cd (folder name)" : enter the assigned folder Step 10 To add USB 3.0 drivers into the "install.wim" image file, please input the following commands in order and wait until the each process completes. Z170A-X1/3.1 Step 9 Enter the folder created in order to the screenshot below. and "cd... (folder name)" commands. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:install.wim /index:4 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount...
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4.7 Tools Z170A-X1/3.1 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are required. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your PC. OMG (Online Management Guard) ...Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 65 English After 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 establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access ...
4.7 Tools Z170A-X1/3.1 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are required. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your PC. OMG (Online Management Guard) ...Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 65 English After 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 establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access ...
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... update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager...
... update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager...