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.... Z170M Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction hank you for M.2 Socket 1 English In this motherboard, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you are using. In case any modiications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
.... Z170M Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction hank you for M.2 Socket 1 English In this motherboard, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you are using. In case any modiications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
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...for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 5 Z170M Pro4 OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V..., +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, GT_CPU, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA • Microsot® Windows® 10 64...
...for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 5 Z170M Pro4 OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V..., +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, GT_CPU, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA • Microsot® Windows® 10 64...
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Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 7 SATA3 ... (CLRMOS1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 18 TPM Header (TPMS1) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) Z170M Pro4 English 7 No.
Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 7 SATA3 ... (CLRMOS1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 18 TPM Header (TPMS1) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) Z170M Pro4 English 7 No.
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Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English Z170M Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English Z170M Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
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Z170M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU...) (see p.6, No. 20) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 his header is ...
Z170M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU...) (see p.6, No. 20) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 his header is ...
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...a higher limit may improve performance. he maximum should be lowered ater a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. 47 English Short Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in...highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. When the limit is exceeded. Minimum CPU Cache Ratio Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. Z170M Pro4 CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. CPU Ratio he CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio...
...a higher limit may improve performance. he maximum should be lowered ater a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. 47 English Short Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in...highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. When the limit is exceeded. Minimum CPU Cache Ratio Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. Z170M Pro4 CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. CPU Ratio he CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio...
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... value is under heavy load. Save User Default Type a proile name and press enter to conigure DRAM Voltage. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is [Auto]. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults. 53 English ODT PARK... (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A. ODT NOM (CH B) Use this to save your settings as user default. Z170M Pro4 ODT ...
... value is under heavy load. Save User Default Type a proile name and press enter to conigure DRAM Voltage. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is [Auto]. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults. 53 English ODT PARK... (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A. ODT NOM (CH B) Use this to save your settings as user default. Z170M Pro4 ODT ...
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...C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Z170M Pro4 Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads ...to run on threaded sotware is recommended to keep the CPU from overheating. 55 English Active Processor Cores Select ...
...C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Z170M Pro4 Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads ...to run on threaded sotware is recommended to keep the CPU from overheating. 55 English Active Processor Cores Select ...
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... his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of...
... his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of...
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... Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to S4/S5 state. Z170M Pro4 Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your UEFI. he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. DHCP (...Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Max: 255 Min: 1 ...
... Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to S4/S5 state. Z170M Pro4 Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your UEFI. he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. DHCP (...Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Max: 255 Min: 1 ...
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... a fan temperature source for each temperature. CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Fan-Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to monitor the... status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Z170M Pro4 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows...
... a fan temperature source for each temperature. CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Fan-Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to monitor the... status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Z170M Pro4 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows...