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... Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation 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
... Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation 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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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 38 3.3.4 Setting 39 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 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 ...
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 38 3.3.4 Setting 39 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 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 ...
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Z170M Pro4S • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports by independent... panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • Gigabit LAN... 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/...
Z170M Pro4S • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and HDMI ports by independent... panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • Gigabit LAN... 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/...
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...or even cause damage to page 40 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Z170M Pro4S OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring:...64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using...
...or even cause damage to page 40 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Z170M Pro4S OS Certiications • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring:...64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using...
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Z170M Pro4S ** To conigure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Coniguration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9 English Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
Z170M Pro4S ** To conigure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to "7.1 Speaker"in 7.1-channel Coniguration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9 English Function of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please set Speaker Coniguration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
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..., both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z170M Pro4S 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. ...CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. It is provided with the graphics card you to install up to PCIE4 slot...
..., both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z170M Pro4S 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. ...CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. It is provided with the graphics card you to install up to PCIE4 slot...
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Please follow the below procedures to your system. Step 3 Reboot your system. Z170M Pro4S 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Step 2 In the let pane, click Set SLI and PhysX coniguration. For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode Step 1 Double-click ...
Please follow the below procedures to your system. Step 3 Reboot your system. Z170M Pro4S 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Step 2 In the let pane, click Set SLI and PhysX coniguration. For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode Step 1 Double-click ...
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... to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 29 English To improve Windows 7 compatibility, ... the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Z170M Pro4S Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows ...
... to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 29 English To improve Windows 7 compatibility, ... the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Z170M Pro4S Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows ...
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Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will be auto-installed as well. Ater the ...-Tastic Tuning, Tech Service and Settings. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will ind the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 30 English
Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will be auto-installed as well. Ater the ...-Tastic Tuning, Tech Service and Settings. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning here are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will ind the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 30 English
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Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Click on Step 2 to update. Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 38 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update. 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Click on Step 2 to update. Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 38 English Step 1 Please check the item information before update. 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
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Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there 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 ind it...
Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there 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 ind it...
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If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Z170M Pro4S Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 41 English
If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Z170M Pro4S Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 41 English
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...prevent users from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to RAID, then you...using UEFI Tech Service. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. 4.5 Tools Z170M Pro4S System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet ...
...prevent users from the support CD to your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to RAID, then you...using UEFI Tech Service. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. 4.5 Tools Z170M Pro4S System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet ...
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...English Boot Manager Boot Manager is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is speciically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Easy... Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Dehumidiier ...
...English Boot Manager Boot Manager is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is speciically designed for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Easy... Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Dehumidiier ...