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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of proits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Speciications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
  • Page 5 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers A-Tuning ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation...
  • Page 6 4.4.7 USB Coniguration 4.4.8 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you are using. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 8: Speciications

    • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 3200+(OC)*/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400 (OC)/2133 non-ECC, un-bufered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Proile (XMP) 2.0 • 15μ...
  • Page 9 • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek Audio ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity Sound - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with Diferential Ampliier - TI®...
  • Page 10 • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Rear Panel • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port...
  • Page 11 • 1 x hunderbolt AIC Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr.
  • Page 12 * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO ile is required. Please refer to page 53 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock’s website for details: http://www.asrock.com • FCC, CE, WHQL Certiica- • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2 CLRC BTN1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB5 RJ-45 B: USB6 USB 3.1 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 CMOS Battery CHA_FAN1 PCI Express 3.0 PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 PCIE2 CHA_FAN3...
  • Page 14 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_2) SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_3) SATA Express Connectors (SATA_EXP_0_1)

  • Page 15: I/O Panel

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port USB 3.1 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) DVI-D Port USB 3.1 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_56) Central / Bass (Orange) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) Rear Speaker (Black) DisplayPort 1.2 Line In (Light Blue)
  • Page 16 * here are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange...

  • Page 17: Asrock Front Usb 3.1 Panel (For Z170 Extreme4+ Only)

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel (for Z170 Extreme4+ only) Speciications • 75mm (W) x 42.8mm (H) x 148mm (L) Dimension • ASMedia ASM1142 Controller Controller • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection...
  • Page 18 SATA Express Connector on the ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel. Step 3 Connect one end of the USB Power Cable to the USB Power Connector on the ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel. Step4 Install ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel into the drive...
  • Page 19 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Step 5 Screw ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel to the drive bay with screws. Step 6 Connect the PSU’s SATA Power Cable to the SATA Power Connector. Step 7 Connect the other end of the SATA Express Cable to the SATA Express Connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
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  • Page 23 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 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.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 25: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 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. For dual channel coniguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
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  • Page 27: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 28: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
  • Page 29 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) Default Backup BIOS (see p.7, No. 12) (Main BIOS) his motherboard has two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your system.

  • Page 30: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header Connect the power PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 31 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Power LED and Speaker Please connect the SPEAKER DUMMY Header chassis power LED and DUMMY (7-pin SPK_PLED1) the chassis speaker to this (see p.7, No. 14) header. PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors hese six SATA3 (SATA3_0_2: connectors support SATA see p.7, No.

  • Page 32: Front Panel Audio Header

    USB 3.0 Header Besides six USB 3.0 ports Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- (19-pin USB3_7_8) on the I/O panel, there IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX+ (see p.7, No. 7) is one header on this IntA_PB_SSTX- IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+ motherboard. Each USB IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PB_D- 3.0 header can support IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D+...
  • Page 33 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 CPU Fan Connectors his motherboard pro- FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.7, No. 3) (Quiet Fan) connector. (4-pin CPU_FAN2) If you plan to connect a (see p.7, No. 2) 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 34 TPM Header his connector supports Trusted (17-pin TPMS1) Platform Module (TPM) system, (see p.7, No. 23) which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

  • Page 35: Smart Switches

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and Clear CMOS Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/of the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Switch Power Switch allows users (PWRBTN) to quickly turn on/of the...

  • Page 36: Dr. Debug

    2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.
  • Page 37 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices. Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules.

  • Page 38: Sli Tm And Quad Sli Tm Operation Guide

    2.9 SLI and Quad SLI Operation Guide ® his motherboard supports NVIDIA and Quad SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Requirements ® 1. You should only use identical SLI -ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certi- ied.
  • Page 39 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card to the goldingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ Bridge_2S Card is irmly in place. SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step 4...

  • Page 40: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. Ater that, you can enable the ® Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU. For SLI and Quad SLI mode...

  • Page 41: Tm And Quad Crossfirex

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.10 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireX -ready graphics cards that are AMD certiied.
  • Page 42 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec- tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot.

  • Page 43: Installing Three Crossfirex

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE6 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

  • Page 44: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

  • Page 45: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 46 Step 3 Move the standof based on the module type and length. he standof is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standof by hand.
  • Page 47 SATA3 2280 TM8PS4256GMC105 Team 256GB SATA3 2242 TM4PS4256GMC105 Transcend 256GB SATA3 2242 TS256GMTS400 Transcend 512GB SATA3 2280 TS512GMTS800 Transcend 512GB SATA3 2260 TS512GMTS600 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    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 enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 49: A-Tuning

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well.
  • Page 50 OC Tweaker Conigurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 51 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to ive diferent fan speeds using the graph. he fans will automatically shit to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
  • Page 52 Settings Conigure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 53: Asrock Live Update & App Shop

    Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 54: Apps

    3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. he most recommended app appears on the let side of the screen. he other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 55 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can ind the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *he trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 56 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

  • Page 57: Bios & Drivers

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.

  • Page 58: Setting

    3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup.

  • Page 59: Enabling Usb Ports For Windows® 7 Installation

    Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios...
  • Page 60 Select the “Win7 Folder” from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below. Step 4 Select the “USB Driver Folder” by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below. If you are using ASRock’s Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your CD-ROM.
  • Page 61 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Step 5 Select where to save the ISO ile by pressing the red circle as shown as the picture below. Step 6 If you want to burn the patched image to a CD, please check “Burn Image” and select “Target Device to Burn”.

  • Page 62: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to conigure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right ater you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 63: Navigation Keys

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 64: Main Screen

    4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Z170 Extreme4+: Z170 Extreme4: Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items.

  • Page 65: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

  • Page 66: Cpu Coniguration

    CPU Coniguration Multi Core Enhancement Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. Disable to reduce power consumption . CPU Ratio he CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without afecting the clock speed of other components.

  • Page 67: Long Duration Maintained

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 FCLK Frequency Conigure the FCLK Frequency. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen- cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.

  • Page 68: Dram Coniguration

    DRAM Coniguration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to conirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Timing Coniguration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard speciications. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings.
  • Page 69 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Secondary Timing Write Recovery Time (tWR) he amount of delay that must elapse ater the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged. Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) he number of clocks from a Refresh command until the irst Activate command to the same rank.
  • Page 70 tCKE Conigure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. tRDRD_sg Conigure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dg Conigure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dr Conigure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dd Conigure between module read to read delay.
  • Page 71 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 tWRWR_sg Conigure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dg Conigure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dr Conigure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dd Conigure between module write to write delay. RTL (CH A) Conigure round trip latency for channel A.
  • Page 72 tPRPDEN Conigure tPRPDEN. tRDPDEN Conigure tRDPDEN. twRPDEN Conigure twRPDEN. OREF_RI Conigure OREF_RI. tREFIx9 Conigure tREFIx9. txSDLL Conigure txSDLL. txs_ofset Conigure txs_ofset. tZQOPER Conigure tZQOPER. tMOD Conigure tMOD. ZQCS_period Conigure ZQCS_period. tZQCS Conigure tZQCS. Advanced Setting ODT WR (CH A) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B.

  • Page 73: Voltage Coniguration

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 ODT PARK (CH A) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A. ODT PARK (CH B) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B. ODT NOM (CH A) Use this to change ODT (CH A) Auto/Manual settings. he default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CH B) Use this to change ODT (CH B) Auto/Manual settings.
  • Page 74 Save User Default Type a proile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults.

  • Page 75: Advanced Screen

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Coniguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Intel® hunderbolt, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration, USB Coniguration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. UEFI Coniguration Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

  • Page 76: Cpu Coniguration

    4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded sotware is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving.

  • Page 77: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.

  • Page 78: Chipset Coniguration

    4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps 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.
  • Page 79 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 PCH PCIE ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link. PCH DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices.
  • Page 80 Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD LEDs will be switched of when the system is on. It will also automatically switch of the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr.

  • Page 81: Storage Coniguration

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.4.3 Storage Coniguration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advan- tages.
  • Page 82 M2_1/SATA3_0_1, SATA_EXP0 Switch Auto: M2_1/SATA3_0_1, SATA_EXP0 auto switch. Force_SATA: Switch to SATA3_0_1, SATA_EXP0. Force_M2 _1: Switch to M2_1.

  • Page 83: Intel® Thunderbolt

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.4.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 2 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technonogy Enable/Disable the Intel(R) hunderbolt function.

  • Page 84: Super Io Coniguration

    4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.

  • Page 85: Acpi Coniguration

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.4.6 ACPI Coniguration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. ACPI HEPT Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard.
  • Page 86 USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.

  • Page 87: Usb Coniguration

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.4.7 USB Coniguration Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.

  • Page 88: Trusted Computing

    4.4.8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 89: Tools

    In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device.

  • Page 90: Boot Manager

    Easy Driver Installer For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.

  • Page 91: Instant Flash

    Save UEFI iles in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash.

  • Page 92: Network Coniguration

    Network Coniguration Use this to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI irmware.

  • Page 93: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Fan-Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 94 Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2. Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 95: Security Screen

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.7 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.

  • Page 96: Boot Screen

    4.8 Boot Screen his section displays the available devices on your system for you to conigure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
  • Page 97 Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or conigure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.

  • Page 98: Launch Storage Oprom Policy

    CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.

  • Page 99: Exit Screen

    Z170 Extreme4+ / Z170 Extreme4 4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save coniguration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 100: Contact Information

    Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp...

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