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3.2 A-Tuning 38 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 38 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 38 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 41 3.3.1 UI Overview 41 3.3.2 Apps 42 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 45 3.3.4 Setting 46 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 47 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 50 4.1 Introduction 50 4.2 EZ Mode 51 4.3 Advanced Mode 52 4.3.1 ...
3.2 A-Tuning 38 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 38 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 38 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 41 3.3.1 UI Overview 41 3.3.2 Apps 42 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 45 3.3.4 Setting 46 3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 47 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 50 4.1 Introduction 50 4.2 EZ Mode 51 4.3 Advanced Mode 52 4.3.1 ...
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... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. If you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z270M Extreme4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z270M Extreme4...
... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. If you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z270M Extreme4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z270M Extreme4...
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Please refer to page 47 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required. • 2 x USB 2.0...x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (Intel® Z270) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) English 6 bit (For 6th Gen Intel...
Please refer to page 47 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required. • 2 x USB 2.0...x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (Intel® Z270) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) English 6 bit (For 6th Gen Intel...
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Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z270M 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. It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 English
Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Z270M 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. It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 English
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.../Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_2 M2_3 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN NUT1 CT4 CT3 CT2 Z270M EXTREME4 PCIE1 PCIE2 CT1 CMOS Battery Intel Z270 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 PCIE3 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 T B1 1 T B2 1 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 COM1 CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP 1 TPMS1 1 CI1 1 USB1_2 1 USB3_4...
.../Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_2 M2_3 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN NUT1 CT4 CT3 CT2 Z270M EXTREME4 PCIE1 PCIE2 CT1 CMOS Battery Intel Z270 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 PCIE3 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 T B1 1 T B2 1 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 COM1 CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP 1 TPMS1 1 CI1 1 USB1_2 1 USB3_4...
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... on the pins, the jumper is removed. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you need to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. To... cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.8, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed...
... on the pins, the jumper is removed. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you need to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. To... cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.8, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed...
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Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 45 English Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z270M Extreme4 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 45 English Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Z270M Extreme4 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
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... crucial information of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 51 English EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system's current status. Z270M Extreme4 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default.
... crucial information of the screen to switch to Advanced Mode 51 English EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system's current status. Z270M Extreme4 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default.
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... boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility English 52 Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
... boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility English 52 Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. 54 English 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. 54 English 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
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... Spread Spectrum Enable BCLK Spread Spectrum to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for passing EMI tests. AVX is a more stressful workload that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. AVX...
... Spread Spectrum Enable BCLK Spread Spectrum to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for passing EMI tests. AVX is a more stressful workload that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. AVX...
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... of seconds to wait for you. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for the Boot Manager. Z270M Extreme4 Boot Manager Boot Manager is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run... Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this tool. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose,...
... of seconds to wait for you. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for the Boot Manager. Z270M Extreme4 Boot Manager Boot Manager is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run... Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this tool. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose,...
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Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 RoHS ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_OPT/W_PUMP Z270M Extreme4 1 RGB_LED ATXPWR1 Optane Ready DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (.../Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_2 M2_3 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN NUT1 CT4 CT3 CT2 Z270M EXTREME4 PCIE1 PCIE2 CT1 CMOS Battery Intel Z270 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 PCIE3 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 T B1 1 T B2 1 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 COM1 CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP 1 TPMS1 1 CI1 1 ...
Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 RoHS ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_OPT/W_PUMP Z270M Extreme4 1 RGB_LED ATXPWR1 Optane Ready DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (.../Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 M2_2 M2_3 Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN NUT1 CT4 CT3 CT2 Z270M EXTREME4 PCIE1 PCIE2 CT1 CMOS Battery Intel Z270 SATA3_2_3 SATA3_0_1 PCIE3 PCIE4 HD_AUDIO1 1 T B1 1 T B2 1 CT4 CT3 CT2 CT1 COM1 CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP 1 TPMS1 1 CI1 1 ...
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.... If you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Z270M Extreme4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the...
.... If you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Z270M Extreme4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the...
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...2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (Intel® Z270) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) English 10 bit (For 6th Gen Intel®... / 7 64- Please refer to page 181 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required.
...2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (Intel® Z270) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) English 10 bit (For 6th Gen Intel®... / 7 64- Please refer to page 181 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required.
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Z270M 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. 11 English Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be done at your system.
Z270M 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. 11 English Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It should be done at your system.
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... for 5 seconds. English 20 When the jumper cap is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.1, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the... jumper is "Short". If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup...
... for 5 seconds. English 20 When the jumper cap is removed. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.1, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS CLRMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the... jumper is "Short". If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to default setup...