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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 Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ...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. bit * To install Windows...
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 Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ...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. bit * To install Windows...
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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. 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 Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Please set Speaker Configuration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. 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 Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
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Z170A-X1/3.1 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 ... may require different methods to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to the AMD's website for details.) English 23 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge...
Z170A-X1/3.1 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 ... may require different methods to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to the AMD's website for details.) English 23 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge...
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... enjoy the benefits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 25 English Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. 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. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Step 4 You can enable the...
... enjoy the benefits of SLITM or Quad SLITM. 25 English Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. 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. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Step 4 You can enable the...
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...double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be ...auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 26 English 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. ...
...double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be ...auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 26 English 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. ...
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Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 35 English Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z170A-X1/3.1 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. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 35 English Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z170A-X1/3.1 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. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.
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... "mount" and "usb3" as UltraISO • Windows® 7 installation disk • USB 3.0 drivers (included in your CD drive. Step 5 Insert the ASRock Support CD in the ASRock Support CD) • Windows® PC Instructions Step 1 Create a new folder under the "asrock" folder. Z170A-X1/3.1 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host...
... "mount" and "usb3" as UltraISO • Windows® 7 installation disk • USB 3.0 drivers (included in your CD drive. Step 5 Insert the ASRock Support CD in the ASRock Support CD) • Windows® PC Instructions Step 1 Create a new folder under the "asrock" folder. Z170A-X1/3.1 3.4 Creating Windows® 7 Installation Disk with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host...
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Step 8 Open the "Start" menu and type "command" or "cmd" to install is the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. 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 7 Make sure the Windows 7 you are going to launch the command prompt as an administrator. 38 English
Step 8 Open the "Start" menu and type "command" or "cmd" to install is the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. 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 7 Make sure the Windows 7 you are going to launch the command prompt as an administrator. 38 English
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Z170A-X1/3.1 Step 9 Enter the folder created in order and wait until the each process completes. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:boot.wim /index:2 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit Step 11 To add the drivers into "boot.wim" in order... name)" commands. "cd.." : go to the screenshot below. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:install.wim /index:4 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit 39 English Refer to the upper level "cd (folder name)" : enter the assigned folder Step...
Z170A-X1/3.1 Step 9 Enter the folder created in order and wait until the each process completes. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:boot.wim /index:2 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit Step 11 To add the drivers into "boot.wim" in order... name)" commands. "cd.." : go to the screenshot below. dism /mount-wim /wimfile:install.wim /index:4 /mountdir:mount dism /image:mount /add-driver:"usb3" /recurse dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:mount /commit 39 English Refer to the upper level "cd (folder name)" : enter the assigned folder Step...
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...prevent users from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. 4.7 Tools Z170A-X1/3.1 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID ... setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to other users. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time...
...prevent users from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. 4.7 Tools Z170A-X1/3.1 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID ... setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to other users. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time...
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... update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Timeout Seconds Configure the number of seconds to wait for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform ... Instant Flash to your UEFI. 66 English Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI 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 Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout.
... update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Timeout Seconds Configure the number of seconds to wait for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform ... Instant Flash to your UEFI. 66 English Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI 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 Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout.