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Contents Chapter 1 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 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
Contents Chapter 1 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 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
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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) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x WiFi-802.11ac Module • 2 x SMA WiFi 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...
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) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x WiFi-802.11ac Module • 2 x SMA WiFi 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...
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1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset • Mini-ITX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB ... 6 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots •...x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode) • 1 x Vertical Half-size Mini-PCI Express Slot: For WiFi + BT Module * This Mini-PCI Express Slot supports...
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset • Mini-ITX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB ... 6 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots •...x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode) • 1 x Vertical Half-size Mini-PCI Express Slot: For WiFi + BT Module * This Mini-PCI Express Slot supports...
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... features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices.
... features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support WiFi + BT. 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices.
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Z170M-ITX/ac WiFi Module and WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi Module, WiFi Module Bracket, and the two screws (M2*3) that holds the card in place. 11 English Use the screw to the WiFi card, aligning the screw hole on the WiFi card with the package. Step 3 Insert the WiFi Module Card into the vertical mini PCI Express slot (MPCIE1). Prepare a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Step 4 Tighten the screw that come with the screw hole on the bracket. Step 2 Attach the WiFi Module Bracket to attach the bracket and the WiFi card, but do not tighten the screw.
Z170M-ITX/ac WiFi Module and WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi Module, WiFi Module Bracket, and the two screws (M2*3) that holds the card in place. 11 English Use the screw to the WiFi card, aligning the screw hole on the WiFi card with the package. Step 3 Insert the WiFi Module Card into the vertical mini PCI Express slot (MPCIE1). Prepare a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Step 4 Tighten the screw that come with the screw hole on the bracket. Step 2 Attach the WiFi Module Bracket to attach the bracket and the WiFi card, but do not tighten the screw.
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Step 5 Tighten the screw that come with the package. Step 6 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables and WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that attaches the WiFi Module Bracket to the WiFi Module. 12 English Step 7 Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to the WiFi card (installed in Step 2).
Step 5 Tighten the screw that come with the package. Step 6 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables and WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that attaches the WiFi Module Bracket to the WiFi Module. 12 English Step 7 Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to the WiFi card (installed in Step 2).
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Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. 13 English Z170M-ITX/ac Step 8 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on the I/O shield Step 9 Fasten the screw nuts to the antenna connectors. Step 10 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to secure the antenna connectors.
Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. 13 English Z170M-ITX/ac Step 8 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on the I/O shield Step 9 Fasten the screw nuts to the antenna connectors. Step 10 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to secure the antenna connectors.
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Step 11 Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna at 90-degree angle. *You may need to adjust the direction of the antenna for a stronger signal. 14 English
Step 11 Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna at 90-degree angle. *You may need to adjust the direction of the antenna for a stronger signal. 14 English
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...: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is used for WiFi module. * This Mini-PCI Express Slot supports...
...: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is used for WiFi module. * This Mini-PCI Express Slot supports...
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...to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to boot up . Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Share Memory Configure the size of riser card.... Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down... system boots up when the power recovers. 59 English Z170M-ITX/ac PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for lower power consumption.
...to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to boot up . Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Share Memory Configure the size of riser card.... Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down... system boots up when the power recovers. 59 English Z170M-ITX/ac PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for lower power consumption.