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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.
  • Page 3 he terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Deinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark &...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Speciications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switches Dr.
  • Page 5 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers Formula Drive 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 4.4.6 ACPI Coniguration 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

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, 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

    (OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733 (OC)/ 3666(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2600 (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 Gold Contact in DIMM Slots • 4 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE6:...
  • 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 • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM1142)
  • Page 11 Z170 OC Formula • 3 x Ultra M.2 Sockets, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) * Supports 3 x ASRock U.2 Kits • 1 x COM Port Header Connector • 1 x TPM Header...
  • 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 56 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 OC Formula 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 CHA_FAN4 ATX12V2 DRAM BOOT USB 3.1 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 USB3_7_8 USB3_5_6 CLRMOS1 USB3_9 MINI_PCIE1 CHA_FAN3 CPU_FAN1 CHA_FAN1...
  • Page 14 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 x 288-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4) V-Probe (VOL_CON1) Post Status Checker (PSC) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_9) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6)
  • Page 15 Z170 OC Formula No. Description Slow Mode Switch (SLOWMODE) Rapid OC Button (–) (MINUS) Menu Button (MENU) LN2 Mode Switch (LN2MODE) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) PCIe ON/OFF Switch (SWITCH1) COM Port Header (COM1) USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6) USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4)

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12) Central / Bass (Orange) USB 3.1 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) Rear Speaker (Black) USB 3.1 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1) Line In (Light Blue) DisplayPort 1.2 Front Speaker (Lime)** HDMI Port...
  • Page 17 Z170 OC Formula * 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...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Installing The Cpu

    Z170 OC Formula 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. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 21 Z170 OC Formula 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 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 23: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    Z170 OC Formula 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.

  • Page 25: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    Z170 OC Formula 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 6 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCI Express slot 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 26 PCIe Slot Conigurations PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE4 PCIE6 Single Graphics Card Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX Mode hree Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireX Mode Four Graphics Cards in 4-Way CrossFireX Mode For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chas- sis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4) when using multiple graphics cards.

  • Page 27: Jumpers Setup

    Z170 OC Formula 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”...

  • Page 28: 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 29 Z170 OC Formula Serial ATA3 Connectors hese ten SATA3 (SATA3_0 connectors support SATA see p.7, No. 14) data cables for internal (SATA3_1: storage devices with up see p.7, No. 16) to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer (SATA3_2: rate. he SATA3_0, see p.7, No. 15)
  • Page 30 USB 2.0 Headers Besides two USB 2.0 ports USB_PWR (9-pin USB3_4) on the I/O panel, there DUMMY (see p.7, No. 42) are two headers on this (9-pin USB5_6) motherboard. Each USB (see p.7, No. 41) 2.0 header can support USB_PWR two ports.

  • Page 31: Pin Atxpwr

    Z170 OC Formula Chassis Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables (4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (see p.7, No. 13) match the black wire to CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE the ground pin. (4-pin CHA_FAN2) FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED (see p.7, No. 38)
  • Page 32 ATX 12V Power his motherboard Connectors provides an 8-pin ATX (8-pin ATX12V1) 12V power connector and (see p.7, No. 2) a 4-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin (4-pin ATX12V2) *he 4-pin ATX 12V (see p.7, No.
  • Page 33 Z170 OC Formula TPM Header his connector supports Trusted (17-pin TPMS1) Platform Module (TPM) system, (see p.7, No. 44) 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 34: Smart Switches

    2.7 Smart Switches he motherboard has twelve smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch, Clear CMOS Switch, Rapid OC Buttons, Menu Button, PCIe ON/OFF Switch, Slow Mode Switch, BIOS Selection Switch, LN2 Mode Switch, Direct Key Button and XMP Switch. Power Switch Power Switch allows users to Power (PWR)
  • Page 35 Z170 OC Formula PCIe ON/OFF PCIe ON/OFF Switch allows Switch you to enable and disable the 1 2 3 4 (SWITCH1) corresponding PCIE x16 slots. (see p.7, No. 39) When one of the installed 1: PCIE1 PCIE x16 cards is out of order,...
  • Page 36 LN2 Mode Switch he LN2 mode aids in (LN2MODE1) eliminating the cold-boot bug (see p.7, No. 37) issues in processors during extreme overclocking with Liquid Nitrogen. Direct Key Button Direct Key Button allows (DIRKEY1) users to turn on the system (see p.7, No.

  • Page 37: Dr. Debug

    Z170 OC Formula 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 38 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 39: Post Status Checker

    Z170 OC Formula 2.9 Post Status Checker Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor- age is dysfunctional. he lights go of if the four mentioned above are functioning...

  • Page 40: 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 certiied.
  • Page 41 Z170 OC Formula Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable to the goldingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable is irmly in place. Multi-GPU SLI Video Link Card...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Tm And Quad Crossfirex

    Z170 OC Formula 2.10 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX , 4-Way CrossFireX Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide his motherboard supports CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX , 4-way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX allows you to install up to four identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
  • Page 44 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 PCIE1 slot.

  • Page 45: Installing Three Crossfirex

    Z170 OC Formula 2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

  • Page 46: Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    2.10.3 Installing Four CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card into PCIE2 slot, the third graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the last graphics card into PCIE6 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

  • Page 47: Driver Installation And Setup

    Z170 OC Formula 2.10.4 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 un- install any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

  • Page 48: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    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 Sockets support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). * M2_1, SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA_EXP0 share lanes.
  • Page 49 Z170 OC Formula 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.
  • Page 50 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 51: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Z170 OC Formula 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 52: Formula Drive

    3.2 Formula Drive Formula Drive is ASRock’s multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing Formula Drive Formula Drive can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. Ater the installation, you will ind the icon “Formula Drive“ on your desktop. Double- click the “Formula Drive“...
  • Page 53 Z170 OC Formula 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 54 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 55 Z170 OC Formula Settings Conigure ASRock Formula Drive. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want Formula Drive to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Apps

    Z170 OC Formula 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 58 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 59 Z170 OC Formula 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.

  • Page 60: Bios & Drivers

    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. Click on to see more details.

  • Page 61: Setting

    Z170 OC Formula 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 62: 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 63 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 64 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 65: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Z170 OC Formula 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 66: Navigation Keys

    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 67: Main Screen

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

  • Page 68: Oc Tweaker Screen

    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 69: Spread Spectrum

    Z170 OC Formula 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.

  • Page 70: Boot Performance Mode

    CPU PLL ORT Conigure the CPU PLL ORT. Divider Conigure the BCLK divider. ADFC HyperGear Enable Analog Dynamic Frequency Control for real time clocking tuning for both performance and power saving. Boot Performance Mode Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handof. Reliability Stress Restrictor Disable or Enable Reliability Stress Restrictor feature.

  • Page 71: Dram Coniguration

    Z170 OC Formula Short Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
  • Page 72 RAS# to CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) O RAS# to CAS# Delay : he number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it. Row Precharge: he number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row.
  • Page 73 Z170 OC Formula Read to Precharge (tRTP) he number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre- charge command to the same rank. Four Activate Window (tFAW) he time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank.
  • Page 74 tRDWR_dd Conigure between module read to write delay. tWRRD_sg Conigure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dg Conigure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dr Conigure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dd Conigure between module write to read delay. tWRWR_sg Conigure between module write to write delay.
  • Page 75 Z170 OC Formula Fourth Timing tWRPRE Conigure tWRPRE. Write_Early_ODT Conigure Write_Early_ODT. tAONPD Conigure tAONPD. Conigure tXP. tXPDLL Conigure tXPDLL. tPRPDEN Conigure tPRPDEN. tRDPDEN Conigure tRDPDEN. tWRPDEH Conigure tWRPDEH. OREF_RI Conigure OREF_RI. tREFIx9 Conigure tREFIx9. tXSDLL Conigure tXSDLL. txs_ofset Conigure txs_ofset.

  • Page 76: Advanced Setting

    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. ODT PARK (CH A) Conigure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A.
  • Page 77 Z170 OC Formula CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. CPU Vcore Pwm Switching Frequency Conigure the PWM Switching Frequency for CPU Vcore. CPU Vcore Voltage Turn on All Phase Enable the CPU Vcore Voltage Turn On All Phase or set it to [Auto].
  • Page 78 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 79: Advanced Screen

    Z170 OC Formula 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.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Z170 OC Formula 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 82: 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 83 Z170 OC Formula 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 84 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 85: Storage Coniguration

    Z170 OC Formula 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 advantages.
  • Page 86 ASMedia SATA3 Mode IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.

  • Page 87: Intel® Thunderbolt

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

  • Page 88: 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 89: Acpi Coniguration

    Z170 OC Formula 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 90 USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller. USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.

  • Page 91: Usb Coniguration

    Z170 OC Formula 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 92: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95 Intel ME Recovery Conigure Intel ME (Management Engine) recovery. 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 96: 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 97: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Z170 OC Formula 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 98 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 99: Security Screen

    Z170 OC Formula 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 100: 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 101 Z170 OC Formula 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.
  • Page 102 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 103: Exit Screen

    Z170 OC Formula 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...

  • Page 104: 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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