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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ...
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... guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 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 Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI motherboard...
... guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 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 Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI motherboard...
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...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z370 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 4266+(OC...(Key E) with the bundled WiFi- 802.11ac module (on the rear I/O) (for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * 8th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 15μ Gold Contact in nonECC mode) • Max.
...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z370 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 4266+(OC...(Key E) with the bundled WiFi- 802.11ac module (on the rear I/O) (for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * 8th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 15μ Gold Contact in nonECC mode) • Max.
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...HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics • DirectX 12 • HWAEncode/Decode: VP9 8-bit, VP9 10- Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Graphics Audio LAN • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...@ 30Hz • Supports DVI-D with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® ...
...HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics • DirectX 12 • HWAEncode/Decode: VP9 8-bit, VP9 10- Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Graphics Audio LAN • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...@ 30Hz • Supports DVI-D with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® ...
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...; Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps • Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port •... module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** 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...
...; Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps • Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port •... module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)** ** 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...
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Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI * 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 ...
Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI * 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 ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout Z370 Killer SLI/ac Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 HDMI1 M2_WIFI1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin...: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB3_5_6 CHA_FAN2 1 PCIE1 M2_1 USB3_TC_2 SATA_4_5 SATA_2_3 PCIE2 Z370 Killer SLI/ac PCIE3 Intel Z370 SATA_0_1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE4 T B2 1 PCIE5 PCIE6 COM1 1 TPMS1 1 CMOS Battery RoHS CLRMOS1 1 RGB_LED1 1 CI1 1 PM_EO 1 USB_3_4 USB_1_2 1 1 Ultra M.2 PCIe ...
1.3 Motherboard Layout Z370 Killer SLI/ac Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 HDMI1 M2_WIFI1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin...: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB3_5_6 CHA_FAN2 1 PCIE1 M2_1 USB3_TC_2 SATA_4_5 SATA_2_3 PCIE2 Z370 Killer SLI/ac PCIE3 Intel Z370 SATA_0_1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE4 T B2 1 PCIE5 PCIE6 COM1 1 TPMS1 1 CMOS Battery RoHS CLRMOS1 1 RGB_LED1 1 CI1 1 PM_EO 1 USB_3_4 USB_1_2 1 1 Ultra M.2 PCIe ...
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... Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2) 22 TPM Header (TPMS1) 23 COM Port Header (COM1) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 English Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI No.
... Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB2) 22 TPM Header (TPMS1) 23 COM Port Header (COM1) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 25 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 English Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI No.
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... according to support WiFi + BT. BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11...
... according to support WiFi + BT. BT 4.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (for Z370 Killer SLI/ac only) WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11...
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... wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Also remember to the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard.
... wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Also remember to the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard.
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Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 19
Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 CPU_FAN English 19
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... not clear the CMOS right after you need to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open".
... not clear the CMOS right after you need to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is "Open".
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.... * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_5 will be disabled. USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_0_1: see p.7 or 8, No. 10) (SATA_2_3: see p.7 or 8, No. 9) (SATA_4_5: see p.7 or 8, No. 8) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2 (see p.7 or 8, No. 15) (9-pin...
.... * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_5 will be disabled. USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_0_1: see p.7 or 8, No. 10) (SATA_2_3: see p.7 or 8, No. 9) (SATA_4_5: see p.7 or 8, No. 8) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2 (see p.7 or 8, No. 15) (9-pin...
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... chassis manual to Ground (GND). C. To activate the front mic, go to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the...
... chassis manual to Ground (GND). C. To activate the front mic, go to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the...
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... If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. 8 5 This motherboard pro- vides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7 or 8, No. 4) ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7 or 8, No. 5) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7 or...
... If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. 8 5 This motherboard pro- vides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7 or 8, No. 4) ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7 or 8, No. 5) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7 or...
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Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that the cards are NVIDIA® ...
Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that the cards are NVIDIA® ...
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Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Step 3 Reboot your ... SLITM mode Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Step 4 You can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the Windows® system tray. Please follow the below procedures to...
Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to enable the multi-GPU. Then select Maximize 3D performance and click Apply. Step 3 Reboot your ... SLITM mode Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. Step 2 In the left pane, click Set SLI and PhysX configuration. Step 4 You can enable the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the Windows® system tray. Please follow the below procedures to...
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Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 33 English
Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot. 33 English
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... by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_5 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_0 will be used...
... by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_5 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA_0 will be used...
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Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston Kingston ...
Z370 Killer SLI/ac / Z370 Killer SLI M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston Kingston ...