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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 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 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and... and Setup 25 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 A-Tuning 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 34 3.3.1 UI Overview 34 3.3.2 Apps 35
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 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 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and... and Setup 25 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 A-Tuning 30 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 34 3.3.1 UI Overview 34 3.3.2 Apps 35
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... 40 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 43 4.1 Introduction 43 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.2 Main Screen 45 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 46 4.4 Advanced Screen 54 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 55 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 57 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 59 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration 60 4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration 61 4.4.6 USB Coniguration 63 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 64 4.5 Tools 65 4.6 Hardware Health...
... 40 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 43 4.1 Introduction 43 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 43 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 4.2 Main Screen 45 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 46 4.4 Advanced Screen 54 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration 55 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 57 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration 59 4.4.4 Super IO Coniguration 60 4.4.5 ACPI Coniguration 61 4.4.6 USB Coniguration 63 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 64 4.5 Tools 65 4.6 Hardware Health...
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...and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's ...ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z170M Pro4S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z170M Pro4S...
...and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's ...ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z170M Pro4S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z170M Pro4S...
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...1792MB English 2 1.2 Speciications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports 6th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors (Socket 1151) • Digi ... • 6 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • ...
...1792MB English 2 1.2 Speciications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports 6th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors (Socket 1151) • Digi ... • 6 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z170 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • ...
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...; 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) * 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) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) •...
...; 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) * 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) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) •...
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...our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z170M Pro4S 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...
...our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z170M Pro4S 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...
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Z170M Pro4S 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English 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.
Z170M Pro4S 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English 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.
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... install it to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front audio panel. 1. Z170M Pro4S 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 ... to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 21) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 9) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (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...
... install it to MIC2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front audio panel. 1. Z170M Pro4S 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 ... to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 21) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 9) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (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...
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...can use this option to your screen. Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you adopt K-Series CPU. 46 English It should be done at your CPU supports this option to your own risk and expense. Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the ... optimized GPU overclocking setting. his option appears only when your own risk and expense. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. his option appears only when you can use this function. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
...can use this option to your screen. Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you adopt K-Series CPU. 46 English It should be done at your CPU supports this option to your own risk and expense. Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the ... optimized GPU overclocking setting. his option appears only when your own risk and expense. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. his option appears only when you can use this function. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
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... Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. Z170M Pro4S CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will be lowered ater a period of other components. Long Duration Power Limit Conigure...
... Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. Z170M Pro4S CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will be lowered ater a period of other components. Long Duration Power Limit Conigure...
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...in response. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) he number of memory and accessing columns within it. System Agent Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the CPU core. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings.... CPU Core Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the system agent. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) ...
...in response. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) he number of memory and accessing columns within it. System Agent Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the CPU core. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings.... CPU Core Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the system agent. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) ...
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...-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. DRAM Voltage (1.200V) Use this to change ODT (CH A) Auto/Manual settings. he default is under ... the system may be damaged or reduce its life cycle when overvoltage occurs. Voltage Coniguration CPU Ofset Voltage(mV) Conigure the voltage for the VCCSA. ODT PARK (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B. Z170M Pro4S ODT WR (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel...
...-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. DRAM Voltage (1.200V) Use this to change ODT (CH A) Auto/Manual settings. he default is under ... the system may be damaged or reduce its life cycle when overvoltage occurs. Voltage Coniguration CPU Ofset Voltage(mV) Conigure the voltage for the VCCSA. ODT PARK (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B. Z170M Pro4S ODT WR (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel...
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... system to 1024 x 768. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Coniguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration, USB Coniguration and Trusted Computing. UEFI Coniguration Active Page on Entry Select the default page...
... system to 1024 x 768. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Coniguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration, USB Coniguration and Trusted Computing. UEFI Coniguration Active Page on Entry Select the default page...
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... Support for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Z170M Pro4S Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on threaded sotware is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all ... Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each core, so that the overall performance on each processor package. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for better power saving.
... Support for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for power saving. 4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Z170M Pro4S Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on threaded sotware is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all ... Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each core, so that the overall performance on each processor package. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for better power saving.
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... English PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Z170M Pro4S Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1...
... English PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Z170M Pro4S Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1...
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Z170M Pro4S Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to the secondary lash ROM. 67 English Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of time ... of the dehumidifying process before using this function. 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. Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the ROM ...
Z170M Pro4S Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to the secondary lash ROM. 67 English Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Conigure the speed of time ... of the dehumidifying process before using this function. 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. Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the ROM ...
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... and assign a respective fan speed 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. Z170M Pro4S 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows you to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for Chassis Fan 1. 69...
... and assign a respective fan speed 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. Z170M Pro4S 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows you to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for Chassis Fan 1. 69...
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...Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set... 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Case Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis...
...Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set... 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Case Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis...