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... Utilities Operation 39 3.1 Installing Drivers 39 3.2 A-Tuning 40 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 40 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 40 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 43 3.3.1 UI Overview 43 3.3.2 Apps 44 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 47 3.3.4 Setting 48 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 49 3.5 ASRock AURA RGB LED 52 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 53 4.1 Introduction 53 4.2 EZ Mode 54...
... Utilities Operation 39 3.1 Installing Drivers 39 3.2 A-Tuning 40 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 40 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 40 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 43 3.3.1 UI Overview 43 3.3.2 Apps 44 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 47 3.3.4 Setting 48 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 49 3.5 ASRock AURA RGB LED 52 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 53 4.1 Introduction 53 4.2 EZ Mode 54...
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... the introduction of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z270 Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
... the introduction of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 3 x Screws for purchasing ASRock Z270 Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
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... 3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z270) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Intel® Z270) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB ...3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the...
... 3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z270) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Intel® Z270) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB ...3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the...
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We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 English It should be done at your system. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z270 Extreme4 * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 English It should be done at your system. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z270 Extreme4 * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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... PCIE1 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 27 LAN PCIE2 Z270 EXTREME4 CMOS Battery Purity SoundTM 4 PCIE3 PCIE4 M2_1 6 7 USB3_7_8 1 8 CHA_FAN2 9 USB3_5_6 1 SATA3_4_5 10 SATA3_2_3 11 SATA3_0_1 Intel Z270 12 13 SATA3_A1_A2 M2_2 PCIE5 PCIE6 CT5 CT4 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 CT3 CT2 CT1 BIOS_A1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS BIOS_B1 BIOS_B_LED1 BIOS HD_AUDIO1 CLRMOS1 1 1 T B1 RGB_LED 1 T B2 USB_5_6 USB_3_4...
... PCIE1 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 27 LAN PCIE2 Z270 EXTREME4 CMOS Battery Purity SoundTM 4 PCIE3 PCIE4 M2_1 6 7 USB3_7_8 1 8 CHA_FAN2 9 USB3_5_6 1 SATA3_4_5 10 SATA3_2_3 11 SATA3_0_1 Intel Z270 12 13 SATA3_A1_A2 M2_2 PCIE5 PCIE6 CT5 CT4 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 CT3 CT2 CT1 BIOS_A1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS BIOS_B1 BIOS_B_LED1 BIOS HD_AUDIO1 CLRMOS1 1 1 T B1 RGB_LED 1 T B2 USB_5_6 USB_3_4...
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... must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.8, No. 25) Default ...
... must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.8, No. 25) Default ...
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Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 47 English Z270 Extreme4 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Please update them all soon.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Click to select one or more details. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 47 English Z270 Extreme4 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update. Please update them all soon.
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4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. Function 1 Help 2 Load UEFI Defaults 3 Save Changes and Exit 4 Discard Changes 5 Change Language 6 Switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options. You can check the most crucial information of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 54 English Press or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. No. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system's current status.
4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. Function 1 Help 2 Load UEFI Defaults 3 Save Changes and Exit 4 Discard Changes 5 Change Language 6 Switch to "Advanced Mode" for more options. You can check the most crucial information of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 54 English Press or click the "Advanced Mode" button at the upper right corner of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. No. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system's current status.
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Z270 Extreme4 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced ... the screen. 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
Z270 Extreme4 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced ... the screen. 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following sections for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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Z270 Extreme4 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 57 English
Z270 Extreme4 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 57 English
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... of other components. Minimum CPU Cache Ratio Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. FCLK Frequency Configure the FCLK Frequency. Z270 Extreme4 CPU Configuration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. BCLK Frequency The CPU speed...will set before OS handoff. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. AVX is a more stressful workload that the BIOS will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows...
... of other components. Minimum CPU Cache Ratio Set the minimum CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. FCLK Frequency Configure the FCLK Frequency. Z270 Extreme4 CPU Configuration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. BCLK Frequency The CPU speed...will set before OS handoff. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. AVX is a more stressful workload that the BIOS will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows...
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Timeout Seconds Configure the number of seconds to use this function. 80 English DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager ... UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is specifically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu...
Timeout Seconds Configure the number of seconds to use this function. 80 English DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager ... UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is specifically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu...
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... settings for Internet Flash. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, after several failed boot attempts, the backup BIOS will work on the active BIOS. Normally, the system will take over. Users ...BIOS files to the active BIOS to identify which enhances the safety and stability of the ROM images are not able to download the UEFI firmware. 81 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to update the backup BIOS manually. Network Configuration Use this to the secondary flash ROM. Z270 Extreme4...
... settings for Internet Flash. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, after several failed boot attempts, the backup BIOS will work on the active BIOS. Normally, the system will take over. Users ...BIOS files to the active BIOS to identify which enhances the safety and stability of the ROM images are not able to download the UEFI firmware. 81 English UEFI Download Server Select a server to update the backup BIOS manually. Network Configuration Use this to the secondary flash ROM. Z270 Extreme4...