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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. In case any modiications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you for M.2 Socket 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Quick...
... and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. In case any modiications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you for M.2 Socket 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4S Quick...
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...memory 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 Power design... 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 ...
...memory 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 Power design... 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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...* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. 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 • ...
...* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by overclocking. 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 • ...
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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. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English Z170M Pro4S 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. 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.
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. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 11 English Z170M Pro4S 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. 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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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 14
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...the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). B. 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...GND) to function correctly. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Pin 1-3. Z170M Pro4S Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) ...
...the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). B. 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...GND) to function correctly. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Pin 1-3. Z170M Pro4S Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) ...
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... damage to increase your system performance. It should be done at your screen. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. his option appears only when you see on your own risk and expense. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use ...this option to your own risk and expense. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this function. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Advanced Turbo You can set up overclocking features. Please note that overclocking may not exactly...
... damage to increase your system performance. It should be done at your screen. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. his option appears only when you see on your own risk and expense. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use ...this option to your own risk and expense. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this function. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Advanced Turbo You can set up overclocking features. Please note that overclocking may not exactly...
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... Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. Z170M Pro4S CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Short Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep...
... Boost Technology enables the processor to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. Z170M Pro4S CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Short Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep...
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... he number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. 48 English A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory ...module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. CPU Core Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the system agent. Row Precharge: he number of clock cycles required between the issuing ...
... he number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. 48 English A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory ...module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. CPU Core Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the system agent. Row Precharge: he number of clock cycles required between the issuing ...
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Z170M Pro4S ODT WR (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B. ... note that the system may be damaged or reduce its life cycle when overvoltage occurs. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. VCCSA Voltage (1.05V) Conigure the voltage... for booting faster. ODT PARK (CH A) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for the CPU. Save User Default Type a proile name and press enter to change ODT (CH B) Auto/Manual settings. ODT NOM (CH...
Z170M Pro4S ODT WR (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B. ... note that the system may be damaged or reduce its life cycle when overvoltage occurs. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. VCCSA Voltage (1.05V) Conigure the voltage... for booting faster. ODT PARK (CH A) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for the CPU. Save User Default Type a proile name and press enter to change ODT (CH B) Auto/Manual settings. ODT NOM (CH...
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Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, 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. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then ...
Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, 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. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then ...
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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 the CPU from overheating. 55 English CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to enable in each core, so that the... number of cores to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for lower power consumption. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) ...
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 the CPU from overheating. 55 English CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to enable in each core, so that the... number of cores to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for lower power consumption. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) ...
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... ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Z170M Pro4S Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed...
... ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Z170M Pro4S Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed...
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... state. Internet Flash - Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this...execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to S4/S5 state. Z170M Pro4S Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the dehumidifying process before it is enabled. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you....
... state. Internet Flash - Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this...execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to S4/S5 state. Z170M Pro4S Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of the dehumidifying process before it is enabled. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you....
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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 English Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures 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...
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 English Chassis Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures 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...
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...enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated. Case Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature 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. Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Chassis Fan 3...
...enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated. Case Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature 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. Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. Chassis Fan 3...