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User Manual - Page 3
... Installation 25 2.1 Installing the CPU 26 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 28 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM 29 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots 30 2.5 Installing Serial SATA2 / SATA3 Hard Disks 31 2.6 Power Connectors 32 2.7 Installing the System Panel 33 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 34 2.9 Jumpers Setup 39 2.10 Operating System Setup 40 2.11 Installing Drivers...
User Manual - Page 5
... step by step installation instructions. Chapter 3 includes information about the UEFI.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on...
User Manual - Page 8
3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 5 USB 2.0 ports) 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (H61TM-ITX
by Etron EJ188) 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support Supports "Plug and Play"
ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
BIOS
Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage
Multi-adjustment Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ...
User Manual - Page 9
... not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.
2. PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. With Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0.
3. Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. Intel® Quick...
User Manual - Page 10
... Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility you can press or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk...
User Manual - Page 11
APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.
ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.
ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your ...
User Manual - Page 12
... accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows® OS.
ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to...
User Manual - Page 25
...a Thin Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure...
User Manual - Page 26
... order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sockets more protection and make the installation process easier, ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the load plate to replace the former PnP caps that were under the load plate. For the installation of Intel® 1155-Pin CPUs with the new protection cover, please follow...
User Manual - Page 27
... IHS.
Step 3-2.Press down the load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab. The protection cover will automatically come off by itself.
Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
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User Manual - Page 28
... instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of a heatsink and fan for
1155-Pin CPUs.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the
center of the IHS on the socket's surface. Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket.
Apply Thermal Interface Material
Ensure that the fan cables...
User Manual - Page 29
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SODIMM slots. Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if...
User Manual - Page 35
... interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel...
User Manual - Page 41
2.11 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features.
2.11.1 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 does not appear automatically...
User Manual - Page 42
... on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and...
User Manual - Page 45
... switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® and want to enable this function, please set to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.
Please note that enabling this...
User Manual - Page 50
..., a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 / 8 is required. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 / 8 or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does...
User Manual - Page 51
... IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.
Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture...
User Manual - Page 52
... memory. The default value is [Auto].
IGPU Multi-Moniter This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi-Moniter. The default value is [Disabled]. If you wish to install a PCI Express card under Windows® VistaTM OS, please disable this option.
Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by the Internal Graphics Device...
User Manual - Page 64
... modify the system time are required.
Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update the system UEFI without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows® first. Just save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you...