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ASROCK Z170 Extreme3 User Manual

ASROCK Z170 Extreme3
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ASROCK Z170 Extreme3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2800, 2933, 3200, 3600, 3866 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
LAN controllerIntel® I219-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
CertificationFCC, CE, WHQL, ErP/EuP
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
PC health monitoringFAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots3
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA II connectors0
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors-
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Cables includedSATA
Bundled softwareASRock A-Tuning, ASRock Disk Health Report, ASRock USB Key, ASRock APP Charger, ASRock XFast LAN, ASRock XFast RAM, ASRock Fast Boot
Sustainability certificatesRoHS
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package.

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.

Motherboard Layout

Illustrates and labels the physical components and connectors on the motherboard.

I/O Panel

Describes the rear panel connectors and their functions.

Chapter 2 Installation

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the Central Processing Unit.

Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler assembly.

Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

Guide for correctly inserting DDR4 memory modules into the slots.

Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

Explains the usage and configurations of PCI Express slots for expansion cards.

Jumpers Setup

Details the function and configuration of system jumpers, like Clear CMOS.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Identifies and explains the purpose of various onboard headers for system components.

SLI™ and Quad SLIM Operation Guide

Instructions for installing and configuring NVIDIA SLI graphics cards.

CrossFireX™, 3-Way CrossFireX™ and Quad CrossFireX™ Operation Guide

Guide for installing and configuring AMD CrossFireX multi-GPU setups.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

Steps for installing an M.2 SSD module into the designated slot.

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

Installing Drivers

Procedures for installing essential system drivers from the support CD or website.

A-Tuning

Overview and usage of ASRock's A-Tuning utility for system monitoring and control.

ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

Guide to using the online store for downloading software, drivers, and utilities.

Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation

Instructions to enable USB 3.0 ports for Windows 7 installation.

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Introduction

Explains how to access and navigate the UEFI BIOS setup utility.

Main Screen

Displays system overview information upon entering the UEFI utility.

OC Tweaker Screen

Details on configuring overclocking settings for CPU, memory, and voltages.

Advanced Screen

Covers configuration options for CPU, Chipset, Storage, and other system parameters.

Tools

Explains various utility tools available within the UEFI, such as System Browser and Easy RAID Installer.

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

Monitors system hardware status, including temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Security Screen

Manages system passwords and secure boot settings for enhanced security.

Boot Screen

Configures boot order, fast boot options, and other boot-related settings.

Exit Screen

Options for saving changes, discarding them, loading defaults, or exiting the utility.

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