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... Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 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 ...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 39
... Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 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 ...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 39
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... as well. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... as well. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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... 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 • ...CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. Z170M-ITX/ac BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
... 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 • ...CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. Z170M-ITX/ac BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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... B: USB2 Top: RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO CODEC 1 RoHS PCI Express 3.0 Intel Z170 MINI_PCIE1 128Mb BIOS Z170M-ITX/ac PCIE1 16 15 14 13 12 11 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SPEAKER1 1 5 USB3_7_8 6 1 7 TPMS1 8 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET CLRMOS1 9 1 1 1 1 10 CI1 Top: LINE IN...
... B: USB2 Top: RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO CODEC 1 RoHS PCI Express 3.0 Intel Z170 MINI_PCIE1 128Mb BIOS Z170M-ITX/ac PCIE1 16 15 14 13 12 11 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SPEAKER1 1 5 USB3_7_8 6 1 7 TPMS1 8 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET CLRMOS1 9 1 1 1 1 10 CI1 Top: LINE IN...
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... CMOS right after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". English 23 Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-... boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. If you update the BIOS. Z170M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear...
... CMOS right after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". English 23 Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-... boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. If you update the BIOS. Z170M-ITX/ac 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Short". After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear...
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Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z170M-ITX/ac 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Click to start the update process. 37 English Please update them all soon.
Step 3 Click Update to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z170M-ITX/ac 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Click to start the update process. 37 English Please update them all soon.
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Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 44 English 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 44 English 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
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...Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for both performance and power saving. Z170M-ITX/ac CPU PLL ORT Configure the CPU PLL ORT. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may ...improve performance. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will be lowered after a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. A lower limit...
...Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for both performance and power saving. Z170M-ITX/ac CPU PLL ORT Configure the CPU PLL ORT. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may ...improve performance. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will be lowered after a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. A lower limit...
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4.4.7 Trusted Computing Z170M-ITX/ac Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 65
4.4.7 Trusted Computing Z170M-ITX/ac Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 65
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...Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is recommended to plug in your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using this function...the value, the faster the fan speed. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of time until the computer powers on and ...
...Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is recommended to plug in your UEFI. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using this function...the value, the faster the fan speed. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of time until the computer powers on and ...