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... I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.6 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 22 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 25 3.1 Installing Drivers 25 3.2 A-Tuning 26 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 30 3.3.1 UI Overview 30 3.3.2 Apps 31 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 34 3.3.4 Setting 35 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 36 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
... I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.6 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 22 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 25 3.1 Installing Drivers 25 3.2 A-Tuning 26 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 30 3.3.1 UI Overview 30 3.3.2 Apps 31 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 34 3.3.4 Setting 35 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 36 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
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... latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M-PIO2 Motherboard (uDTX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M-PIO2 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M-PIO2 Support CD • Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) • I/O Panel Shield (Optional) •...
... latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M-PIO2 Motherboard (uDTX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M-PIO2 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M-PIO2 Support CD • Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) • I/O Panel Shield (Optional) •...
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...; K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 3466+(OC)*/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC) /2400(OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 1 x Right Angle PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disk • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type...
...; K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 3466+(OC)*/3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC) /2400(OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 1 x Right Angle PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disk • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type...
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... with max. Z170M-PIO2 Graphics • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with max. shared memory 1024MB * The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems. • Dual graphics output: Support D-Sub and HDMI ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI...
... with max. Z170M-PIO2 Graphics • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with max. shared memory 1024MB * The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems. • Dual graphics output: Support D-Sub and HDMI ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI...
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... LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, 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 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin...
... LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, 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 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin...
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... 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: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCSA OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64- It should be done at your system. Z170M-PIO2 BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI...
... 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: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCSA OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64- It should be done at your system. Z170M-PIO2 BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI...
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Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 17 English Right Angle PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is 1 Right Angle PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Z170M-PIO2 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is used for the card before you start the installation.
Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 17 English Right Angle PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is 1 Right Angle PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Z170M-PIO2 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is used for the card before you start the installation.
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... module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 10) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers...
... module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 10) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers...
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... IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one header on this motherboard. These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this header. Z170M-PIO2 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.6, No. 11) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 8) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 7) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 14...
... IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one header on this motherboard. These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this header. Z170M-PIO2 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.6, No. 11) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1: see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_2: see p.6, No. 8) (SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 7) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 14...
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... header is for connecting audio devices to the fan connector and (see p.6, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED This motherboard pro- C. D. Chassis Fan Connector FAN_SPEED Please connect fan cables FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL (4-pin CHA_FAN1) GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL to the front audio panel. 1. If you use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to install your system. 2. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect...
... header is for connecting audio devices to the fan connector and (see p.6, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED This motherboard pro- C. D. Chassis Fan Connector FAN_SPEED Please connect fan cables FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL (4-pin CHA_FAN1) GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL to the front audio panel. 1. If you use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to install your system. 2. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect...
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..., the drivers you install can work properly. 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. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 25 English Z170M-PIO2 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD...
..., the drivers you install can work properly. 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. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 25 English Z170M-PIO2 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD...
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... - Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled after the installation. Please set PS/S Simulator back to install Windows® 7 OS. 36 English Due to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may find another computer and follow the instructions below...
... - Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled after the installation. Please set PS/S Simulator back to install Windows® 7 OS. 36 English Due to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the Windows 7 inbox drivers, users may find another computer and follow the instructions below...
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Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. 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 . Z170M-PIO2 Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 37 English
Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. 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 . Z170M-PIO2 Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 37 English
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... of TOLUD. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. 56 English PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Top Of Lower Usable Dram Maximum Value of installed graphic controller. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA.
... of TOLUD. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. 56 English PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. Top Of Lower Usable Dram Maximum Value of installed graphic controller. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA.
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... integrated graphics processor when the system boots up when the power recovers. 57 English If [Power Off] is installed. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is selected, the power will start to one or more local APICs. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Z170M-PIO2 DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of...
... integrated graphics processor when the system boots up when the power recovers. 57 English If [Power Off] is installed. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is selected, the power will start to one or more local APICs. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Z170M-PIO2 DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of...
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... disable legacy USB support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. *Enable this option if you encounter USB compatibility issues it is a workaround for USB 2.0 devices. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. 61 English XHCI Hand-off This is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. PS/2 Simulator Enable PS/2 Simulator. If you install Windows 7. 4.6.5 USB Configuration Z170M-PIO2 Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy...
... disable legacy USB support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. *Enable this option if you encounter USB compatibility issues it is a workaround for USB 2.0 devices. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. 61 English XHCI Hand-off This is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. PS/2 Simulator Enable PS/2 Simulator. If you install Windows 7. 4.6.5 USB Configuration Z170M-PIO2 Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy...
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.... 4.7 Tools Z170M-PIO2 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 PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 63...
.... 4.7 Tools Z170M-PIO2 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 PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 63...
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... USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 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 dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to wait for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Easy Driver Installer For users...
... USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 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 dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to wait for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Easy Driver Installer For users...
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Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 65 English Z170M-PIO2 Internet Flash - Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function.
Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to download the UEFI firmware. 65 English Z170M-PIO2 Internet Flash - Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to plug in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this function.
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... may set or change the supervisor/user password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. User Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to remove the password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the user account. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to use...
... may set or change the supervisor/user password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. User Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to remove the password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the user account. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to use...