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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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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
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3.1 Installing Drivers
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3.2 A-Tuning
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3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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3.4 ASRock APP Shop
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3.4.1 UI Overview
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3.4.2 Apps
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3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers
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3.4.4 Setting
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... 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.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock H81M-G Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-G Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-G Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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User Manual - Page 8
... Connector • 1 x PCIe Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB Power Jumper (Ultra USB Power) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD
Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH...
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... possible damage caused by overclocking. Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.
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Chapter 2 Installation
his is a Micro 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. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing ...
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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1150-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.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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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" is enabled in your computer. If the Main ...
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... from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. Ater the installation, you will ind the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using A-Tuning
here are six sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings.
Operation...
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Live Update
Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers.
Tech Service
Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
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... computer from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date.
3.3.1 System Requirements
• Conirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed...
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3.3.2 Setup Guide
Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility
Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.
Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.
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... will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption.
Using Smart Connect
1. Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive updates while the system is in sleep state running. Foxmail for instance, keep Foxmail running.
2. Click on Windows Start -> the arrow...
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... for purchasing and downloading sotware applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
Double-click
on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility.
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the...
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...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... it or not.
- he red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - he green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer.
Step 2 Click on the app icon to...
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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.
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To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *he trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
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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.
Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.
Step 2
Click on the yellow icon
to start upgrading.
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3.4.3 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
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3.5 Start8
For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater eiciency.
3.5.1 Installing Start8
Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8.
3.5.2 Coniguring Start8
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Select between the...
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...Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service.
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...
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... 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.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock H81M-G Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-G Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-G Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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