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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of profits, 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 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI™...
  • Page 4 CE Warning This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...
  • Page 5 Fatal1ty Story Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or five games off guys who played at the highest level. I actually thought of making a career of it, but at that young age situations change rapidly.
  • Page 6 LIVIN’ LARGE Since my first big tournament wins, I have been a “Professional Cyberathlete”, traveling the world and livin’ large with lots of International media coverage on outlets such as MTV, ESPN and a 60 Minutes segment on CBS to name only a few. It's unreal - it's crazy. I’m living a dream by playing video games for a living.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Button M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers F-Stream 3.2.1 Installing F-Stream 3.2.2 Using F-Stream ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview...
  • Page 8 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 ASRock RGB LED Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction EZ Mode Advanced Mode 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 4.3.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration...
  • Page 9 Security Screen 4.10 Boot Screen 4.11 Exit Screen...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

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

  • Page 12: Specifications

    • Supports DDR4 4333+(OC)*/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2666. • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non- ECC mode) • Max.
  • Page 13 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Graphics * Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel®...
  • Page 14 • Direct Drive Technology • PCB Isolate Shielding • Impedance Sensing on Front Out port • Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel • 15μ Gold Audio Connector • Supports Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az...
  • Page 15 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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.
  • Page 16 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) tions * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 1.3 Motherboard Layout Top Side View RoHS CHA_FAN1 BTN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_OPT/W_PUMP M2_2_WIFI ATX12V1 RGB_LED1 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB3 B: USB4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Top: T: USB7 RJ-45 B: USB8 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 Intel SATA3_0 SATA3_1 HD_AUDIO1...
  • Page 18 Back Side View...
  • Page 19 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series No. Description Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_OPT/W_PUMP) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) SATA Connector (SATA3_5) SATA Connector (SATA3_4) USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)

  • Page 20: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description Antenna Ports Central / Bass (Orange) PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_78) Optical SPDIF Out Port Intel® Thunderbolt 3 (TB_1) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4) Side Speaker (Gray) HDMI Port Rear Speaker (Black) DisplayPort 1.2...
  • Page 21 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series * There 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...

  • Page 22: Intel® Wifi-802.11Ac Module 8265 (Ac Wave 2 + Ble Bt4.2) And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5 Ghz Antenna

    1.5 Intel® WiFi-802.11ac Module 8265 (AC Wave 2 + BLE BT4.2) 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 offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu

    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. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
  • Page 25 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...
  • Page 26 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 28: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2.
  • Page 29 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slot)

    2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slot) There is 1 PCI Express slot slot on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off 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 31: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.5 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.
  • Page 32 Serial ATA3 Connectors These six SATA3 (SATA3_0: connectors support SATA see p.7, No. 17) data cables for internal (SATA3_1: storage devices with up to SATA3_3 SATA3_2 see p.7, No. 16) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. (SATA3_2: If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA3_0 SATA3_1 see p.7, No.
  • Page 33 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Front Panel Audio Header This header is for PRESENCE# (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC_RET connecting audio devices OUT_RET (see p.7, No. 19) to the front audio panel. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 34 CPU Optional/Water This motherboard FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL Pump Fan Connector provides a 4-Pin water FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_OPT/W_ cooling CPU fan PUMP) connector. If you plan (see p.7, No. 4) to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector This motherboard pro- (24-pin ATXPWR1)
  • Page 35 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series RGB LED Header RGB header is used to connect (4-pin RGB_LED1) RGB LED extension cable which (see p.7, No. 6) allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation;...

  • Page 36: Smart Button

    2.6 Smart Button The motherboard has one smart buttone: Clear CMOS Button, allowing users to clear the CMOS values. Clear CMOS Button Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN) allows users to quickly (see p.10, No. 18) clear the CMOS values. This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.

  • Page 37: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 2.7 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 38 Step 3 The standoff is placed at the nut location B by default. Skip Step 4 and go straight to Step 5 if your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module is type 2280. If your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module is type 2260, go to Step 4. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut location A.
  • Page 39 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Interface ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C ADATA...
  • Page 40 SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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 enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 42: F-Stream

    3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing F-Stream F-Stream can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “F-Stream“ on your desktop. Double-click the “F-Stream“...
  • Page 43 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 44 Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock F-Stream. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want F-Stream to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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. Th e most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. Th e other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 47 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can fi nd the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner.
  • Page 48 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 fi nd the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.

  • Page 49: Bios & Drivers

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 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.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Creative Soundblaster Cinema3

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 3.4 Creative SoundBlaster Cinema3 The SoundBlaster Cinema3, powered by the SBX Pro Studio technologies, is designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios to the PC. With this utility, you can easily enhance your audio environment in five modes, including Headphones, Speakers, Music, Movie, Game, Voice and Custom.

  • Page 52: Asrock Rgb Led

    3.5 ASRock RGB LED ASRock RGB LED is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
  • Page 53 ASRock RGB LED Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock RGB LED utility. Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way! Drag the tab to customize your preference.

  • Page 54: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

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

  • Page 55: Ez Mode

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status. You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc.

  • Page 56: Advanced Mode

    4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, press <F6> or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 57: Navigation Keys

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.3.2 Navigation Keys Use < Use < Use < > key or < > key or < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and >...

  • Page 58: Main Screen

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

  • Page 59: Oc Tweaker Screen

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software 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 60: Boot Performance Mode

    CPU Configuration 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 The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components.

  • Page 61: Long Duration Maintained

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage Configure the BCLK Aware Adaptive Voltage. When enabled, pcode will be aware of the BCLK frequency when calculating the CPU V/F curves. This is ideal for BCLK OC to avoid high voltage overrides.

  • Page 62: Dram Configuration

    DRAM Configuration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to confirm and apply your new settings. DRAM Timing Configuration BCLK Frequency The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components.
  • Page 63 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Secondary Timing Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged. Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank.
  • Page 64 tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR4 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. tRDRD_sg Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dg Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dr Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dd Configure between module read to read delay.
  • Page 65 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series tWRWR_sg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dr Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dd Configure between module write to write delay. Fourth Timing RTL Init Value Configure round trip latency init value for round trip latency training.

  • Page 66: Advanced Setting

    RFR Delay (CH B) Configure RFR Delay for Channel B. Advanced Setting ODT WR (CH A) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. ODT WR (CH B) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. ODT PARK (CH A) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel A.

  • Page 67: Voltage Configuration

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Realtime Memory Timing Enable/Disable realtime memory timings. When enabled, the system will allow performing realtime memory changes after MRC_DONE. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Voltage Configuration CPU Core/Cache Voltage Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator.
  • Page 68 GT PLL Voltage Default is 0.900V. Each step is 0.015V. Adding 9 -15 steps will help CPU PLL to lock internal clock during High frequency under Ln2 cooling. For example: 1.020V - 1.125V will be proper value. Bu the voltage level will be different on each processor. User has to find the best value for user’s own processor.

  • Page 69: Advanced Screen

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Thunderbolt, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 70: Cpu Configuration

    4.6.1 CPU Configuration 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. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.

  • Page 71: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series CFG Lock This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing. 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 72: Chipset Configuration

    4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Top Of Lower Usable Dram Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 73 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link. IOAPIC 24-119 Entries I/O APICs contain a redirection table, which is used to route the interrupts it receives from peripheral buses to one or more local APICs.
  • Page 74 Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers. Turn On LED in S5 Turn on LED in the ACPI S5 state.

  • Page 75: Storage Configuration

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Controller Speed Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

  • Page 76: Intel® Thunderbolt

    4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology Enable/Disable the Intel(R) Thunderbolt function. Security Level Allows you to choose a security level for the Thunderbolt ports. AR AIC Support Enable or disable to support AR AIC card. TBT Host Router Enable the host router based on ports available.

  • Page 77: Super Io Configuration

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.6.5 Super IO Configuration PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.

  • Page 78: Acpi Configuration

    4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 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 79: Usb Configuration

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.6.7 USB Configuration 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 80: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 81: Tools

    RGB LED Set led lighting color. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with 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 your USB storage device.
  • Page 82 Save UEFI files 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 firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.

  • Page 83: Network Configuration

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.

  • Page 84: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This 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 Tuning Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle. 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 85 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series CPU_OPT / W _ Pump Switch Select CPU Optional or Water Pump mode. CPU Optional Fan Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for CPU Optional fan. CPU Optional Fan Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Optional fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 86: Security Screen

    4.9 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. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 87: Boot Screen

    Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series 4.10 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Set the system boot order. Boot Option #2 Set the system boot order.

  • Page 88: Setup Prompt Timeout

    Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key. Bootup Num-Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.
  • Page 89 Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.

  • Page 90: Exit Screen

    4.11 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration 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 91: 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 https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp...

  • Page 92: Declaration Of Conformity

    13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 93 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac Series / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

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