ASRock Z270M Extreme4 driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 4
...Panel
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Chapter 2 Installation
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2.1 Installing the CPU
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide
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2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards
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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
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User Manual - Page 5
... A-Tuning
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3.2.2 Using A-Tuning
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3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
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3.3.1 UI Overview
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3.3.2 Apps
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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
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3.3.4 Setting
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3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
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4.1 Introduction
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4.2 EZ Mode
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4.3 Advanced Mode
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4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar
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4.3.2 Navigation Keys
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4.4 Main Screen
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User Manual - Page 7
...using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Z270M Extreme4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z270M Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z270M Extreme4 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) •...
User Manual - Page 12
... Gen Intel® CPU) * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required. Please refer to page 47 for more detailed instructions.
* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com
Certifications
• FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required...
User Manual - Page 32
... Guide
This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (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 SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certi-
fied. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology.
Download the drivers...
User Manual - Page 34
2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After 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 SLITM and Quad SLITM mode
Step 1 Double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon in the Windows®...
User Manual - Page 35
Z270M Extreme4
2.8 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the ...
User Manual - Page 37
Z270M Extreme4
2.8.2 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.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates.
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User Manual - Page 43
Z270M Extreme4
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" is enabled in your computer. If ...
User Manual - Page 44
3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities.
3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning
A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. Double-click the "ATuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using A-Tuning
There are six sections ...
User Manual - Page 47
... and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
Double-click utility.
on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download...
User Manual - Page 51
Z270M 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. Click on Step 2
to see more details.
Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3
Click Update to start the ...
User Manual - Page 53
... Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file.
Requirements
• A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or downloaded from
website)
Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports:
If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, you can skip the instructions...
User Manual - Page 56
...the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after... turning the system off and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may ...
User Manual - Page 61
... set up overclocking features.
Z270M Extreme4
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.
Advanced Turbo
You can use this option to increase your system performance. This option appears only when your CPU supports...
User Manual - Page 80
... 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.
PS/2 Simulator
Enable PS/2 Simulator. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. *Enable this option if you install Windows 7.
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes...
User Manual - Page 82
... 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. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
Easy Driver Installer
For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers...
User Manual - Page 83
... to wait for the Boot Manager.
Instant Flash
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. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 12
... Gen Intel® CPU) * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required. Please refer to page 181 for more detailed instructions.
* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com
Certifications
• FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 183
... Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file.
Requirements
• A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or downloaded from
website)
Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports:
If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, you can skip the instructions...