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...I/O Panel 8 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28 3.1 Installing Drivers 28 3.2 A-Tuning 29 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 33 3.3.1 UI Overview 33 3.3.2 Apps 34 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 37 3.3.4 Setting 38 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation...
...I/O Panel 8 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28 3.1 Installing Drivers 28 3.2 A-Tuning 29 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 33 3.3.1 UI Overview 33 3.3.2 Apps 34 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 37 3.3.4 Setting 38 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation...
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... Antenna Cables • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas • 1 x WiFi Module Bracket • 2 x Screws for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z170M-ITX/ac Chapter...
... Antenna Cables • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas • 1 x WiFi Module Bracket • 2 x Screws for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z170M-ITX/ac Chapter...
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resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. Z170M-ITX/ac Audio LAN • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) * To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to 4K x 2K (4096x2304...
resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. shared memory 1792MB • Three graphics output options: DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. Z170M-ITX/ac Audio LAN • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 12 • Max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) * To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to 4K x 2K (4096x2304...
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..., AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x mSATA Connector (shared with Mini-PCI Express Slot), support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 1 x 20 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports...
..., AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x mSATA Connector (shared with Mini-PCI Express Slot), support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 1 x 20 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports...
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..., DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VPPM, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. English 5 Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to page 39 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring...
..., DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VPPM, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. English 5 Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to page 39 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring...
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... card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is used for WiFi module. * This Mini-PCI Express Slot supports WiFi and mSATA devices. 22 English mini-PCIe slot: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard...
... card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is used for WiFi module. * This Mini-PCI Express Slot supports WiFi and mSATA devices. 22 English mini-PCIe slot: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard...
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... chassis intrusion status. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z170M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. When the jumper...
... chassis intrusion status. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z170M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. When the jumper...
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... the AC'97 audio panel. Z170M-ITX/ac Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 13) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 14) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 15) SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. E. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Please follow the instructions...
... the AC'97 audio panel. Z170M-ITX/ac Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 13) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 14) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 15) SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. E. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Please follow the instructions...
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.... Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu.
.... Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu.
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Z170M-ITX/ac 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 29 English Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will be auto-installed as well. After the installation, you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will...
Z170M-ITX/ac 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 29 English Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will be auto-installed as well. After the installation, you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will...
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... on your ASRock computer. Double-click utility. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Z170M-ITX/ac 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 desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop...
... on your ASRock computer. Double-click utility. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Z170M-ITX/ac 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 desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop...
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... install the Windows® 7 OS. In order for the USB ports to create a new ISO file with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. Please set PS/S Simulator back to install Windows® 7 OS. 39 English USB3.0). Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled after the installation. Z170M-ITX/ac 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work...
... install the Windows® 7 OS. In order for the USB ports to create a new ISO file with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. Please set PS/S Simulator back to install Windows® 7 OS. 39 English USB3.0). Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled after the installation. Z170M-ITX/ac 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work...
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Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . 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 . Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 40 English
Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . 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 . Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 40 English
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Z170M-ITX/ac Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU supports this function. It should be done at your own risk and expense. It should be done at your own risk...
Z170M-ITX/ac Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU supports this function. It should be done at your own risk and expense. It should be done at your own risk...
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... graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Set to Auto to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up . Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Z170M-ITX/ac PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables...
... graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Set to Auto to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up . Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Z170M-ITX/ac PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables...
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... OMG. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 66 English
... OMG. 4.5 Tools System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. In order to prevent users from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 66 English
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... the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Z170M-ITX/ac 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 a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to use...
... the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Z170M-ITX/ac 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 a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to use...
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... the value, the faster the fan speed. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you...
... the value, the faster the fan speed. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you...
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UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Z170M-ITX/ac Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. English 69 Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware.
UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Z170M-ITX/ac Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. English 69 Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware.
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... the UEFI Setup Utility. 4.7 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. User Password Set or change the password for the system. You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. Users are unable to use discrete TPM Module. 72 English Disable this option to change the settings...
... the UEFI Setup Utility. 4.7 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. User Password Set or change the password for the system. You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. Users are unable to use discrete TPM Module. 72 English Disable this option to change the settings...