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... 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 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 30 3.1 Installing Drivers 30 3.2 A-Tuning 31 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 31 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 31 3.3 ASRock Live Update...
... 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 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 30 3.1 Installing Drivers 30 3.2 A-Tuning 31 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 31 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 31 3.3 ASRock Live Update...
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...you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated...
...you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z370M-ITX/ac motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated...
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..., Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics • DirectX 12 • HWAEncode/Decode: VP9 8-bit, VP9 10- bit (Encode only), VP8, HEVC (MPEG-H Part2, h.265), AVC (MPEG4, h.264), MPEG2-Part2 (h.262), JPEG/MJPEG, VC-1 • Max. Z370M-ITX/ac Graphics Audio * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...
..., Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics • DirectX 12 • HWAEncode/Decode: VP9 8-bit, VP9 10- bit (Encode only), VP8, HEVC (MPEG-H Part2, h.265), AVC (MPEG4, h.264), MPEG2-Part2 (h.262), JPEG/MJPEG, VC-1 • Max. Z370M-ITX/ac Graphics Audio * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are...
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.../2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 2 x HDMI Ports • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: 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), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2230/2242...
.../2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 2 x HDMI Ports • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: 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), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2230/2242...
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... (4-pin) * The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCST, CPU Internal PLL Voltage...
... (4-pin) * The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCST, CPU Internal PLL Voltage...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CHA_FAN1/W_PUMP CPU_FAN1 Z370M-ITX/ac 4 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATXPWR1 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) SATA3_4 Z370M-ITX/ac DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DISPLAY1 HDMI1 5 HDMI2 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB4 Top: B: USB5 RJ-45 HD_AUDIO1 1 M2_WIFI1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 Intel Z370 BIOS ROM SPEAKER1 1 SATA3_5 TPMS1 1 RoHS AUDIO CODEC CT1 CT2 CT3 C T4...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 CHA_FAN1/W_PUMP CPU_FAN1 Z370M-ITX/ac 4 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse ATXPWR1 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) SATA3_4 Z370M-ITX/ac DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DISPLAY1 HDMI1 5 HDMI2 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 B: USB3 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB4 Top: B: USB5 RJ-45 HD_AUDIO1 1 M2_WIFI1 Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 Intel Z370 BIOS ROM SPEAKER1 1 SATA3_5 TPMS1 1 RoHS AUDIO CODEC CT1 CT2 CT3 C T4...
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... a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Z370M-ITX/ac 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. The 1T1R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max...
... a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2. Z370M-ITX/ac 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. The 1T1R WiFi solution sets a WiFi high speed standard and offers max...
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PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 20 English 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is unplugged.
PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 20 English 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is unplugged.
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... pins, the jumper is removed. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 14) 2-pin Jumper...
... pins, the jumper is removed. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No. 14) 2-pin Jumper...
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...- Z370M-ITX/ac Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 9) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 8) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 11) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 10) (SATA3_4: see p.7, No. 16) (SATA3_5: see p.7, No. 7) DUMMY GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR There is occupied by a SATAtype M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. IntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 English 23 GND IntA_PB_D- This USB P-3 2.0 header can IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ support two ports. this P+3 motherboard. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 13) USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (19-pin...
...- Z370M-ITX/ac Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 9) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 8) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 11) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 10) (SATA3_4: see p.7, No. 16) (SATA3_5: see p.7, No. 7) DUMMY GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR There is occupied by a SATAtype M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. IntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 English 23 GND IntA_PB_D- This USB P-3 2.0 header can IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ support two ports. this P+3 motherboard. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 13) USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (19-pin...
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.... TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.7, No. 15) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 3) This motherboard pro- This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. A TPM system also FRAME helps enhance network security, PCICLK 1 protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 25 English Z370M-ITX/ac CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see...
.... TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.7, No. 15) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 3) This motherboard pro- This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. A TPM system also FRAME helps enhance network security, PCICLK 1 protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 25 English Z370M-ITX/ac CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see...
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... motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 30 English Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your CD-ROM drive...
... motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 30 English Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your CD-ROM drive...
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... your CPU supports this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when your system performance. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when you see on your CPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your screen. Advanced Turbo You can use this function. Z370M-ITX/ac Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens...
... your CPU supports this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when your system performance. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when you see on your CPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your screen. Advanced Turbo You can use this function. Z370M-ITX/ac Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens...
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... Command Tristate Enable or disable Command Tristate support. The default value is under heavy load. Dll Bandwidth 3 Configure Dll Bandwidth 3 (1867 MHz) to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Dll Bandwidth 1 Configure Dll Bandwidth 1 (1333 MHz) to configure DRAM Voltage. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is [Auto]. GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Vcore. Z370M-ITX/ac intergrated memory controller. Realtime Memory Timing Enable/Disable realtime memory timings. DRAM Voltage Use this...
... Command Tristate Enable or disable Command Tristate support. The default value is under heavy load. Dll Bandwidth 3 Configure Dll Bandwidth 3 (1867 MHz) to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Dll Bandwidth 1 Configure Dll Bandwidth 1 (1333 MHz) to configure DRAM Voltage. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is [Auto]. GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Vcore. Z370M-ITX/ac intergrated memory controller. Realtime Memory Timing Enable/Disable realtime memory timings. DRAM Voltage Use this...
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... your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to adjust automatically based on the largest MMIO length of TOLUD. Top of Lower Usable Dram Set the maximum value of the installed graphic controller. Set this...
... your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to adjust automatically based on the largest MMIO length of TOLUD. Top of Lower Usable Dram Set the maximum value of the installed graphic controller. Set this...
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... Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for all CPU downstream devices. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Riser Card Support Enable/disable the support of the DMI Link. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Z370M-ITX/ac PCIE...
... Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for all CPU downstream devices. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Riser Card Support Enable/disable the support of the DMI Link. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Z370M-ITX/ac PCIE...
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4.7 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 66 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to RAID, then you are having trouble with your USB storage device.
4.7 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 66 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to RAID, then you are having trouble with your USB storage device.
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Z370M-ITX/ac Boot Manager Boot Manager is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to wait for the Boot Manager. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to use this tool. Boot Manager Enable/disable the...
Z370M-ITX/ac Boot Manager Boot Manager is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to wait for the Boot Manager. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to use this tool. Boot Manager Enable/disable the...
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Network Configuration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 68 English
Network Configuration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 68 English
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... password. Z370M-ITX/ac 4.9 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 71 English Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the user account. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for the administrator account. Secure Boot Use this section you may also clear the user password. Disable this option to remove the password. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility...
... password. Z370M-ITX/ac 4.9 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 71 English Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the user account. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for the administrator account. Secure Boot Use this section you may also clear the user password. Disable this option to remove the password. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility...