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... 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. 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. If you require...
... 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. 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. If you require...
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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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... with only one correct orientation. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It... is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. 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. English 15 Dual Channel...
... with only one correct orientation. For dual channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It... is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. 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. English 15 Dual Channel...
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...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. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1...of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. Z170M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation....
...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. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1...of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. Z170M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation....
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...front panel module mainly consists of (S5). Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. he LED is of your chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front ... connecting the cables. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch. Z170M Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. You may difer by chassis. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the...
...front panel module mainly consists of (S5). Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. he LED is of your chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front ... connecting the cables. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch. Z170M Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. You may difer by chassis. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the...
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...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. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the ground pin. B....steps below: A. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front audio panel. 1. C. 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...
...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. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the ground pin. B....steps below: A. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front audio panel. 1. C. 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...
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...cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated ... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Z170M Pro4 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to your graphics card vendor for details.) English 23...
...cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Make sure that the cards are AMD certiied. 2. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated ... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Z170M Pro4 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to your graphics card vendor for details.) English 23...
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... 5 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the desired nut location on the module type and length. English 27 C B A C B A B A C B A Z170M Pro4 Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standof by default. he standof is placed at the nut location D by hand. Hand tighten the standof into the...
... 5 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the desired nut location on the module type and length. English 27 C B A C B A B A C B A Z170M Pro4 Step 3 Move the standof based on the motherboard. Otherwise, release the standof by default. he standof is placed at the nut location D by hand. Hand tighten the standof into the...
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... he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. Z170M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 ...Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if...
... he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot ix provided by Microsot. Z170M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 ...Installing Drivers he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if...
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... 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. CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU ...temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. 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. CPU Fan ...
... 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. CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU ...temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. 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. CPU Fan ...