ASRock H81M-VG4 R4.0 driver and firmware
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Quick Installation Guide - Page 6
... is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
Please set Speaker Configuration to "7.1 Speaker"in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration:
Port
Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel)
Function
Rear Speaker Out Front...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 7
.... 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 H81M-VG4 R4.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-VG4 R4.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-VG4 R4.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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Quick Installation Guide - Page 8
... memory may vary from different operating systems. • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
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Audio
• 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec)
* To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD
front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio
feature through the audio driver.
• Supports Surge Protection
• ELNA Audio...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 10
...-bit / 8.1 64bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit
• FCC, CE • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
* 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...
User Manual - Page 4
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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 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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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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User Manual - Page 6
.... 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 H81M-VG4 R4.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-VG4 R4.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-VG4 R4.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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User Manual - Page 27
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 the Main Menu ...
User Manual - Page 28
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3.2 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your 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.
3.2.1 System Requirements
• Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • ...
User Manual - Page 29
3.2.2 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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Step 6
Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon Windows system tray.
in the
Step 7
Drag the slider to configure how often the system 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...
User Manual - Page 33
... and downloading software 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 utility.
on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP...
User Manual - Page 34
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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.
The most recommended app ... or not.
- The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer. Step 2 Click on the app icon...
User Manual - Page 35
Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon
to start downloading.
Step 4
When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner.
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To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *The 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 find 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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3.3.3 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 update process...
User Manual - Page 38
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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.
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User Manual - Page 39
...BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power...and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose ...
User Manual - Page 42
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.
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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.
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User Manual - Page 60
... Tools
H81M-VG4 R4.0
Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI.
Internet Flash
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 in your USB pen drive before...
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... firmware.
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 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...