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... speciic information about the model you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z170M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation...
... speciic information about the model you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z170M Pro4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z170M Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z170M Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Z170M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 DVI1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Front USB 3.0 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin ...-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) HDMI1 5 USB 3.0 T: USB7 B: USB8 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 USB3_5_6 SATA3_1 21 CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 Z170M Pro4 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE2 CT3 CT2 CT1 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O M2_1 Intel Z170 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 8 CHA_FAN2 9 10...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 DVI1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Front USB 3.0 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin ...-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) HDMI1 5 USB 3.0 T: USB7 B: USB8 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 USB3_5_6 SATA3_1 21 CHA_FAN1 CMOS Battery 7 Z170M Pro4 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE2 CT3 CT2 CT1 PCIE3 RoHS Super I/O M2_1 Intel Z170 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 8 CHA_FAN2 9 10...
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he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 13 English Z170M Pro4 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 13 English Z170M Pro4 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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... (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; Z170M Pro4 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not allowed to activate Dual...
... (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; Z170M Pro4 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is not allowed to activate Dual...
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...width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. English 17 Z170M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe... Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards.
...width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. English 17 Z170M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Please read the documentation of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe... Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE4 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards.
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Z170M Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the motherboard. he LED is of when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered of power switch, reset switch, power...
Z170M Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the motherboard. he LED is of when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered of power switch, reset switch, power...
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Z170M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and ...) (see p.6, No. 21) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 9) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 20) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the...
Z170M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and ...) (see p.6, No. 21) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 9) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 20) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the...
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... on the slots. Please refer to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Z170M Pro4 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Diferent... operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU.
... on the slots. Please refer to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Z170M Pro4 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Diferent... operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. You should only use a AMD certiied PSU.
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... M.2 slot. Step 5 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the desired nut location on the module type and length. C B A C B A B A C B A Z170M Pro4 Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only its...
... M.2 slot. Step 5 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the desired nut location on the module type and length. C B A C B A B A C B A Z170M Pro4 Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only its...
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...follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. If the Main...menu. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Z170M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main ...
...follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. If the Main...menu. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Z170M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main ...
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Z170M Pro4 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows you to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source ... a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage.
Z170M Pro4 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows you to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 1 Temp Source ... a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage.