Intel Smart Response Installation Guide
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...://www.asrock.com * Before you use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10...
...://www.asrock.com * Before you use the full SSD as Cache device or only 20GB, and if you intend to desktop, open , click on the "Enable Acceleration" button on the GUI panel. 5. Complete initial system setup, including installing the OS to show the newly accelerated system configuration. * Intel® will update the new version RST driver in RAID ROM. For all required drivers, including RST storage driver version 10...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Press Enter. 5. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers...
... the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Press Enter. 5. This message appears at the beginning of available SCSI adapters. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers...
RAID Installation Guide
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.... Plug in your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to set RAID configuration. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. Please note that this document for all models A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Boot your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 3: Set RAID...
.... Plug in your system, and press key to enter BIOS setup utility. STEP 4: Install Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS on how to set RAID configuration. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration and set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. Please note that this document for all models A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Tool and highlight "Easy RAID Installer". Follow the onscreen instruction to save the configuration changes and exit setup. Boot your USB flash drive into a USB port B. STEP 3: Set RAID...
User Manual
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... Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for Z270 Killer SLI/ac only) 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.8 CrossFireXTM and...
... Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna (for Z270 Killer SLI/ac only) 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.8 CrossFireXTM and...
User Manual
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... Z270 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. In case...
... Z270 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) (for purchasing ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. In case...
User Manual
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... Optical SPDIF Out Port • 5 x USB 3.0 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device...
... Optical SPDIF Out Port • 5 x USB 3.0 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device...
User Manual
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...) fan power. • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con- Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AURA RGB LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power. * CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power...
...) fan power. • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con- Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AURA RGB LED Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power. * CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power...
User Manual
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1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 HDMI1 M2_WIFI1* ATX12V1 Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI CPU_FAN1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 DVI1 USB 3.0 T: USB3_TA_1 B: USB3_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN RoHS CHA_FAN2...
1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 HDMI1 M2_WIFI1* ATX12V1 Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI CPU_FAN1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 DVI1 USB 3.0 T: USB3_TA_1 B: USB3_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN RoHS CHA_FAN2...
User Manual
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...System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 12 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5) 18 AURA RGB LED Header (RGB_LED) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 20 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) * The Wireless LAN is supported on Z270 Killer SLI/ac only...
...System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 12 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5) 18 AURA RGB LED Header (RGB_LED) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 20 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) * The Wireless LAN is supported on Z270 Killer SLI/ac only...
User Manual
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... graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. If you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing...
... graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. If you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing...
User Manual
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... and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on...
... and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on...
User Manual
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... displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
... displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
User Manual
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...". USB3.0). Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to create a new ISO file with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® new processors have an optical disc drive, please find it difficult to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on your computer, you do not have removed their motherboard won't work. USB2.0) and...
...". USB3.0). Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to create a new ISO file with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® new processors have an optical disc drive, please find it difficult to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on your computer, you do not have removed their motherboard won't work. USB2.0) and...
User Manual
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... PCH DMI devices. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for PCIE6. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. 68 English PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for all CPU downstream devices. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving...
... PCH DMI devices. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for PCIE6. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. 68 English PCIE6 Link Speed Select the link speed for all CPU downstream devices. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving...
User Manual
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... Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 77 English UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs...
... Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 77 English UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your USB storage device. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs...
Quick Installation Guide
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...System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 12 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5) 18 AURA RGB LED Header (RGB_LED) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 20 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) * The Wireless LAN is supported on Z270 Killer SLI/ac only...
...System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 12 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5) 18 AURA RGB LED Header (RGB_LED) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 20 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2) 21 TPM Header (TPMS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) * The Wireless LAN is supported on Z270 Killer SLI/ac only...
Quick Installation Guide
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... for specific information about the model you for Z270 Killer SLI/ac only) 6 English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
... for specific information about the model you for Z270 Killer SLI/ac only) 6 English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
Quick Installation Guide
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... mode) • Max. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor CPU • Supports 7th and 6th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/ Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1151) • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z270 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports...
... mode) • Max. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 1.2 Specifications Platform • ATX Form Factor CPU • Supports 7th and 6th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/ Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1151) • Digi Power design • 8 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z270 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports...
Quick Installation Guide
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한국어 Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 커넥터 BIOS 기능 ** Intel® OptaneTM NVMe SSD ASRock U.2 • COM 1 개 • TPM 헤더 1 1 LED 1 RGB LED 헤더 1 개 • CPU 4 핀 ) 1 개 * CPU 1A(12W) 인 CPU 4 핀 ) 2 4 핀 ) 1 1.5A(18W 3 핀 또는 4 CHA_FAN2 24 핀 ATX 1 개 • 8 핀 12V 1 1 개 • Thunderbolt AIC 커넥터...
한국어 Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI 커넥터 BIOS 기능 ** Intel® OptaneTM NVMe SSD ASRock U.2 • COM 1 개 • TPM 헤더 1 1 LED 1 RGB LED 헤더 1 개 • CPU 4 핀 ) 1 개 * CPU 1A(12W) 인 CPU 4 핀 ) 2 4 핀 ) 1 1.5A(18W 3 핀 또는 4 CHA_FAN2 24 핀 ATX 1 개 • 8 핀 12V 1 1 개 • Thunderbolt AIC 커넥터...
Quick Installation Guide
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... file. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® new processors have an optical disc drive, please find another computer and follow the instructions below and go ahead to install Windows® 7 OS. USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI - USB3.0). Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard...
... file. Z270 Killer SLI/ac / Z270 Killer SLI Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® new processors have an optical disc drive, please find another computer and follow the instructions below and go ahead to install Windows® 7 OS. USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI - USB3.0). Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to that fact that XHCI is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard...