ASRock z170 extreme7+ [4/99] Chapter 1 introduction 1

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 7

1.4 I/O Panel 9

1.5 ASRock Front USB 3.1 Panel 11

Chapter 2 Installation 14

2.1 Installing the CPU 15

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21

2.5 Jumpers Setup 22

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23

2.7 Smart Switches 28

2.8 Dr. Debug 29

2.9 SLI

and Quad SLI

Operation Guide 31

2.9.1 Installing Two SLI

-Ready Graphics Cards 31

2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 33

2.10 CrossFireX

, 3-Way CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide 34

2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 34

2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 36