H61M-DP3 - Motherboard ASROCK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL H61M-DP3 ASROCK

Published January 2013

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

"Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate"

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Contents

1 Introduction 5

1.1 Package Contents .... 5
1.2 Specifications 6
1.3 Unique Features 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout 13
1.5 I/O Panel 14

2 Installation 15

2.1 Screw Holes 15
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15
2.3 CPU Installation 16
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 19
2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 20
2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 21
2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 24
2.9 Jumpers Setup 26
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27
2.11 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 31

2.12 Hot Plug Function for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs ..... 31

2.13 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 32
2.14 Driver Installation Guide 34
2.15 Installing Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions . 34

2.15.1 Installing Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions....34
2.15.2 Installing Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions . 35

2.16 ASRock XFast 555 36

2.16.1 ASRock XFast RAM 37
2.16.2 ASRock XFast LAN 40
2.16.3 ASRock XFast USB 44

3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 46

3.1 Introduction 46

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 46
3.1.2 Navigation Keys 47

3.2 Main Screen 47

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 48

3.4 Advanced Screen 52

3.4.1 CPU Configuration 53
3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration.... 55
3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 56
3.4.4 Storage Configuration 57
3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 58
3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 59
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 60
3.4.8 ACPI Configuration.... 61
3.4.9 USB Configuration 62

3.5 Tool 63
3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 65
3.7 Boot Screen 66
3.8 Security Screen 68
3.9 Exit Screen 69

4 Software Support 70

4.1 Install Operating System 70
4.2 Support CD Information 70

4.2.1 Running Support CD 70
4.2.2 Drivers Menu 70
4.2.3 Utilities Menu.... 70
4.2.4 Contact Information 70

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock H61M-DP3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

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 website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock H61M-DP3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)

ASRock H61M-DP3 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock H61M-DP3 Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows ^® 8/8 64-bit/7/7 64-bit/Vista ^TM /Vista ^TM 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode.

1.2 Specifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor- All Solid Capacitordesign
CPU - Supports 3LGA1155 Package-Supports Intel-Supports K-Series	^rd and 2^nd Generation Intel ^ Core ^TM i7 / i5 / i3 in ^ Turbo Boost 2.0 TechnologyCPU
Chipset - Intel-Supports IntelTechnology	^ H61 ^ Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots-Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-bufferedmemory (DDR3 1600 with Intel ^ Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR31333 with Intel ^ Sandy Bridge CPU)- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (seeCAUTION 1)- Supports IntelIntel ^ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 with ^ Ivy Bridge CPU
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE1 @ x16 mode)* PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel ^ Ivy Bridge CPU. WithIntel ^ Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0.- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot- 1 x PCI slot
Graphics * Intelbe supported only with processors which are GPUintegrated.- Supports IntelSync Video 2.0, IntelTechnology, Intelwith Intel-Supports IntelSync Video, IntelTechnology, IntelVector Extensions (AVX) with Intel-Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with IntelPixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with IntelCPU.- Max. shared memory 1760MB with IntelMax. shared memory 1759MB with IntelCPU.	^ HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs canwith processors which are GPU ^ HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel ^ Quick ^ InTru ^TM 3D, Intel ^ Clear Video HD ^ Insider ^TM , Intel ^ HD Graphics 2500/4000 ^ Ivy Bridge CPU ^ HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel ^ Quick ^ InTru ^TM 3D, Intel ^ Clear Video HD ^ HD Graphics 2000/3000, Intel ^ Advanced ^ Sandy Bridge CPU ^ Ivy Bridge CPU. ^ Sandy BridgeCPU. ^ Ivy Bridge CPU. ^ Sandy BridgeCPU.
- Dual VGA Output: support DVI and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz- Supports HDCP function with DVI port- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI port
Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s- Realtek RTL8111E- Supports LAN Cable Detection- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port- 1 x D-Sub Port- 1 x DVI-D Port- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions- 1 x CIR header- 1 x Print Port header- 1 x COM port header- 1 x Chassis Intrusion header- 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin)- 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin)- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)- 24 pin ATX power connector- 4 pin 12V power connector- Front panel audio connector- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support- Supports “Plug and Play”- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar
Hardware - CPU Temperature SensingMonitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing- CPU Fan Tachometer- Chassis Fan Tachometer- CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature)- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control- CASE OPEN detection- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft Vista	^® Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / ^TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows ^® 8 / 7 / Vista ^TM / XP. For Windows ^® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows ^® cannot use.

1.3 Unique Features

ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)

ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control and XFast RAM. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In XFast RAM, it fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU.

ASRock Instant Boot

ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for your system. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows ^® to shorten boot up time. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows ^® desktop in a few seconds.

ASRock Instant Flash

ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into 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 or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

ASRock APP Charger

If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.

ASRock XFast USB

ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.

ASRock XFast LAN

ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently.

ASRock XFast RAM

ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into AS-Rock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

ASRock Crashless BIOS

ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.

ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)

Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest 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. Please note that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to enable this function.

ASRock Dehumidifier Function

Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling “Dehumidifier Function”. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

ASRock Fast Boot

With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows ^® 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior.

ASRock Restart to UEFI

Windows ^® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. AS-Rock Restart to UEFI technology is designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. It allows users to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC next time. Just simply enable this function; the PC will be assured to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning.

ASRock Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.)

Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.

ASRock Good Night LED

ASRock Good Night LED technology can offer you a better environment by extinguishing the unessential LED. By enabling Good Night LED in BIOS, the Power / HDD / LAN LED will be switched off when system is on. Not only this, Good night LED will automatically switch off Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into Standby / Hibernation mode as well.

1.4 Motherboard Layout

X Fast LAN PS2 Mouse Keyboard VGA1 DVI1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 PCIE1 Super I/O PCIE2 CMOS Battery PCI1 HD MAX 01 LPT1 CONI HDA 4 SATA_3 SATA_1 1 2 3 4 5 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 RoHS DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 X Fast USB X Fast RAM ASRock H61M-DP3

1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATA_0)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 15 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2)

3 1155-Pin CPU Socket 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)

4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)

5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 18 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 19 COM Port Header (COM1)

6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Print Port Header (LPT1)

7 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

8 Intel H61 Chipset 22 PCI Slot (PCI1)

9 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 23 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)

10 32Mb SPI Flash 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 25 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)

12 SATA2 Connector (SATA_1) 26 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1)

13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

1.5 I/O Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 DVI-D Port

** 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 D-Sub Port

5 Microphone (Pink) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED

Status	Description
Off	No Link
Blinking	Data Activity
On	Link Gr

SPEED LED

Status	Description
Off	10Mbps connection
Orange	100Mbps connection
en 1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED LED

LAN Port

** To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP:

After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "MixerToolBox", click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH" or

"4CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system.

For Windows ^® 8 / 7 / Vista ^TM :

After restarting your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on the system tray. Set "Speaker Configuration" to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system.

Chapter 2: Installation

This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is pitched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.3 CPU Installation

For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.

CPU 1.000 Pin 2.000 Pin 3.000 Pin 4.000 Pin 5.000 Pin 6.000 Pin 7.000 Pin 8.000 Pin 9.000 Pin

1155-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

Close-up of a computer motherboard showing a CPU socket and surrounding components (no visible text or symbols)

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees.

Close-up of a computer motherboard with CPU socket and motherboard (no visible text or symbols)

Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).

Close-up of a hand pressing down on a computer motherboard with visible CPU socket and circuit board (no text or symbols)

1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

Step 3. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:

Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edge where is marked with black line.

black line

Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

orientation key notch Pin1 → orientation key notch 1155-Pin CPU

alignment key Pin1 alignment key 1155-Pin Socket

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion.

Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.

Close-up of a hand pressing a CPU socket on a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever.

Close-up of a computer motherboard with a CPU socket and a finger inserted (no visible text or symbols)

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1155-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 4).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPU.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface.

Apply Thermal Interface Material

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 4).

Fan cables on side clooshts MR keeler Fastener slots pointing straight end

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard through-holes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

Please Down (at Place)

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.

The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan.

Close-up of a circuit board with visible components and connectors (no text or symbols)

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

○ ← notch ← break × ← notch ← break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There is 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIE slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (D-Sub and DVI-D), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to support dual VGA output so that D-sub and DVI-D can drive same or different display contents. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:

1. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on the I/O panel.

D-Sub port DVI-D port

1. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your system boots. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer.

Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (D-Sub and DVI-D) and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.

Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:

1. Install the PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1 slot. Please refer to page 20 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1 slot.
3. Boot your system. Press or to enter UEFI setup. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of D-sub. Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will disable D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

A. Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on each monitor.

B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.

D. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor".

E. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary.

F. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as appropriate for the second monitor. Click "Apply" or "OK" to apply these new values.

G. Repeat steps C through E for the display icon identified by the number one, two, three and four.

For Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

A. Click the number "2" icon.
B. Click the items "This is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".
C. Click "OK" to save your change.
D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number three and four.

1. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.

HDCP Function

HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more details about HDCP function.

What is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel ^® for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide

ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock Smart Remote.

Step1. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock motherboard.

USB6_7 USB 2.0 header (9-pin, black) CIR header (4-pin, gray)

Step2. Connect the front USB cable to the USB 2.0 header (as below, pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Please make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

USB_PWR P- P+ GND DUMMY USB6 7 UO 1 2 3 4 5 CIR1 GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB USB6_7

Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the front USB port.

Step4. Boot up your system. Press or to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Make sure the option "CIR Controller" is setting at [Enabled]. (Advanced -> Super IO Configuration -> CIR Controller -> [Enabled])

If you cannot find this option, please shut down your system and install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the other front USB port then try again.

Step5. Enter Windows. Execute ASRock support CD and install CIR Driver. (It is listed at the bottom of driver list.)

Illustration of desktop computers and remote devices with no visible text or symbols

3 CIR sensors in different angles

1. Only one of the front USB port can support CIR function. When the CIR function is enabled, the other port will remain USB function.

2. Multi-Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to connect it on the rear panel. Multi-Angle CIR Receiver can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and front), which is compatible with most of the chassis on the market.

3. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Please install it before you boot the system.

* ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock motherboards. Please refer to ASRock website for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com

2.9 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Short Open 1 2 3

Jumper Setting Description

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.13, No. 23)

Clear CMOSDefault

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

Serial ATA2 Connectors These four Serial ATA2

(SATA_0: see p.13, No. 13) (SATA2) connectors support (SATA_1: see p.13, No. 11) SATA data tables for internal storage devices. The current (SATA_2: see p.13, No. 14) SATA interface allows up to

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data Data Cable cable can be connected to the (Optional) SATA2 hard disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0 (9-pin USB4_5) ports on the I/O panel, there (see p.13 No. 16) are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.

(9-pin USB6_7) (see p.13 No. 15)

USS PW2 I-1 P-2 GND DJMN USS PW2 F6 GND F-6 USS PW2

Consumer Infrared Module Header

(4-pin CIR1)

(see p.13 No. 17)

This header can be used to connect the remote controller receiver.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.13 No. 20) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

PRESENCE# MIG-RET OUT_RET J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:

A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel.

E. To activate the front mic.

For Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Select "Mixer". Select "Recorder". Then click "FrontMic".

For Windows ^ 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^TM / Vista ^TM 64-bit OS:

Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust "Recording Volume".

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front

(see p.13 No. 7) functions.

FLED- PWRBTN# GND DUMMY RESET# GND HDLED- HDLED+

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis (4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header DUMMY (see p.13 No. 8)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and

(see p.13 No. 12) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.13 No. 1)

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to the connector and

(see p.13 No. 4) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin

CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.

If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.13 No. 6)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

12

ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.13 No. 2)

Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard supports

(2-pin CI1) CASE OPEN detection feature

(see p.13, No. 22) that detects if the chassis cover

has been removed. This feature

requires a chassis with chassis

intrusion detection design.

Print Port Header This is an interface for print

(25-pin LPT1) port cable that allows

(see p.13 No. 19) convenient connection of printer

that allows GND SUNM SUNM SUNM SPD1 SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 SPD6 SPD7 SPD8 SPD9 SPD10 SPD11 SPD12 SPD13 SPD14 SPD15 SPD16 SPD17 SPD18 SPD19 SPD20 SPD21 SPD22 SPD23 SPD24 SPD25 SPD26 SPD27 SPD28 SPD29 SPD30 SPD31 SPD32 SPD33 SPD34 SPD35 SPD36 SPD37 SPD38 SPD39 SPD40 SPD41 SPD42 SPD43 SPD44 SPD45 SPD46 SPD47 SPD48 SPD49 SPD50 SPD51 SPD52 SPD53 SPD54 SPD55 SPD56 SPD57 SPD58 SPD59 SPD60 SPD61 SPD62 SPD63 SPD64 SPD65 SPD66 SPD67 SPD68 SPD69 SPD70 SPD71 SPD72 SPD73 SPD74 SPD75 SPD76 SPD77 SPD78 SPD79 SPD80 SPD81 SPD82 SPD83 SPD84 SPD85 SPD86 SPD87 SPD88 SPD89 SPD90 SPD91 SPD92 SPD93 SPD94 SPD95 SPD96 SPD97 SPD98 SPD99 SPD100

Serial port Header

(9-pin COM1)

(see p.13 No. 18)

This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

2.11 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel ^® H61 chipset that supports Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks. You may install SATA2 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA2 hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA2 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA2 hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA2 connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA2 hard disk.

2.12 Hot Plug Function for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug function for SATA2 in AHCI mode. Intel® H61 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort.

NOTE

What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA2 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to insert and remove the SATA2 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA2 HDD.

2.13 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide

This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA2 HDD in AHCI mode. Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Before you process the SATA2 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable
B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

A. SATA data cable (Red)

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

SATA 7-pin connector

B. SATA power cable

Close-up of a black connector with red annotation arrows pointing to its cable (no text or symbols present)

The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA2 HDD
1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA2 Hot Plug cannot be processed.
2. Even some SATA2 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which supports SATA2 HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA2 Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA2 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com

1. Make sure your SATA2 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA2 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.
2. Please make sure the SATA2 driver is installed into system properly. The latest SATA2 driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com
3. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package.
4. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash or data loss.

How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA2 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

Step 2

Connect SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA2 connector.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White)

Close-up of a thin, coiled cable with a red circle highlighting a small white component (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a computer motherboard with visible circuit components and a magnified inset showing a red component (no text or symbols)

Step 3

Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) end to SATA2 HDD.

Step 4

Connect SATA data cable to the SATA2 HDD.

Close-up of a hard disk drive with visible cable and connector (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a black electronic device with wires and a red cable inserted, showing a circular arrow pointing to a plug (no visible text or symbols)

How to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA2 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Unplug SATA data cable from SATA2 HDD side.

Close-up of a hard drive with a red cable inserted, showing exposed internal components (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a hard disk drive with attached cable and connector (no visible text or symbols)

Step 2

Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA2 HDD side.

Close-up of a hard disk drive with cable and connector, showing a highlighted socket (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of an electronic device with a black plastic housing and red and yellow connectors (no visible text or symbols)

2.14 Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.15 Installing Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.15.1 Installing Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA2 HDDs with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.
B. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Make a SATA2 driver diskette. (Please use an USB floppy or a floppy disk.)

A. Insert the Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.
B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device.
C. When you see the message on the screen, "Do you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press .
D. Then you will see these messages,

Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive.

WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will

lose ALL data in it!

Start to format and copy files [YN]?

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press .

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA2 drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Install Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After making a SATA2 driver diskette, you can start to install Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of Windows ^® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA2 driver diskette containing the Intel ^® AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.

Using SATA2 HDDs without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.
B. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows ^® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

2.15.2 Installing Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ^® 8/864-bit/7/764-bit/Vista ^TM /Vista ^TM 64-bit OS on your SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA2 HDDs with NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.
B. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit OS on your system.

Using SATA2 HDDs without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration.
B. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows ^® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista ^™ / Vista ^™ 64-bit OS on your system.

2.16 ASRock XFast 555

ASRock's unique XFast 555 Technology includes three tools that allow users to experience huge performance boosts. There is XFast RAM for 5 times better system speed, XFast LAN for 5 times faster LAN speed and XFast USB for 5 times faster USB speed.

555 XFast XFastLAM 5x LAN SPEED XFastRAM 5x SYSTEM SPEED XFast US 5x USB SPEED

2.16.1 ASRock XFast RAM

ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included in ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit OS. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

X Fast RAM Fully Optimize Memory Usage

Photoshop Faster 5X

5X Faster for Photoshop Execution

XFast RAM will create a virtual disk from the system memory to boost the performance. For Photoshop, it can even perform 5X faster than before.

XFast RAM Settings

AXTU ASROCK EXTREME TUNING UTILITY Hardware Monitor Part Control Overclocking OC DNA IES YE UP RAM SETTINGS Drive Letter Disk Size: 100% MR DAT Mode: ON OPTIONS Ready Boost 230 MB ON Memory Pagefile ON System Temporary Files ON User Temporary Files ON IE Cache Files ON Firefox Cache Files ON Backup XFast RAM APPLY STOP Version 8.7.112 ASRock Autorun when windows start

You may find the XFast RAM setup page in the left panel of ASRock Extreme Tuning utility.

First select the desired drive and disk size to create a virtual drive.

To access more than 4GB of RAM in Windows ^® 32-bit OS, please leave PAE mode set to ON.

In the options section, users may enable and assign the size of a partition for Ready Boost if they're using a 32-bit OS. We suggest setting the size of Ready Boost one to three times larger than your RAM for optimized performance.

Normally, when the memory being used by all the existing processes exceeds the available RAM, the operating system moves pages (4-KB pieces) of one or more virtual address spaces to the computer's hard disk. By enabling Memory Pagefile, the system puts the pages into the virtual drive instead of the hard disk drive to accelerate performance speed.

Lastly, select the files that are supposed to go in the virtual drive to speed up the system's performance. Such as temporary files created by computer programs when they cannot allocate enough memory for its tasks. Or internet cache files including html, images, Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript scripts from IE, Firefox and Google Chrome.

Click Backup XFast RAM if you wish to make a backup. Then click on the APPLY button to activate XFast RAM. Click on STOP if you wish to deactivate XFastRAM.

The virtual disk will appear once you restart the system.

ASR_RAM (Y:) 剩余 1.20 GB，共 4.48 GB

2.16.2 ASRock XFast LAN

ASRock XFast LAN provides several special features for faster internet access. For example, LAN Application Prioritization allows you to configure your application's priority ideally or add new programs to the priority list. Traffic Shaping helps you watch Youtube HD videos and download files simultaneously without hiccups. And in the status window there's Real-Time Analysis of Your Data so you can easily recognize the data streams you are transferring currently.

X Fast LAN Faster Internet Access Lower Latency In Game 5x X Fast LAN can lower latency in the game after setting online game priority higher. Time latency in World of Warcat: Cataclym *1.2cam 10 Delfor ASRock Motherboard with XFast LAN Other Motherboard without XFast LAN

ASRock XFast LAN UI Overview

The default status window

Low Latency Mode switch arrow down = currently on (if needed) arrow up = always on no arrow = off Open slot configuration dialog Download activity display TX shaping indicator Show/hide slot activation area Variance of ping time 15 50 48.2K 8.7K in % for slots 1-10 Open Current Connections window Ping time in ms Number of TCP/ UDP/TCP+UDP connections Download CPS rate Upload CPS rateGraphs Transfer rate Upload activity display

Right click for more options

XFast LAN v6.61.1880 Traffic Shaping powered by cFos Software GmbH Close Windows Window Settings ▶ Traffic Shaping ▶ cFos Speed Test Speed Guide Current Connections Usage Graph Options ▶ Documentation

Close Windows

Hides the status window. Can also be done by double clicking on the status window. Reopen by right clicking on the XFast LAN icon on the bottom right and selecting Open windows.

Window settings

Users may configure the skin and effects of the user interface. Make the keyboard LEDs display Traffic Shaping information. Or display the XFast LAN status window on a Logitech gamer keyboard instead of Windows desktop.

Traffic Shaping

Traffic Shaping is used to optimize or guarantee performance, improve latency, and/or increase usable bandwidth for some kinds of packets by delaying other kinds of packets that meet certain criteria. In other words, it increases the speed while keeping the overall ping time low.

cFos Speed Test

Quickly test the upload and download speed of your Internet connection.

Speed Guide

This guide can either help you get the maximum out of your connection or solve problems with speed, ping time or connections.

Current Connection

Shows the details of current internet connections.

Usage Graph

Displays the Usage Graph.

Options

Configure settings such as program prioritization, language and update the program.

Documentation

Opens detailed help for XFast LAN in a browser.

Adding a new application and changing its priority

Traffic Shaping Priorities ASRock Fast LAN Faster Internet Access Prioritizing programs Hint: Prioritization will work properly only if as little data as possible is given high priority. Give programs sending out large amounts of data low priority. Program Vietcong (vietcong.exe) Warcraft III (war3.exe) Warhammer Online (warpatch.exe) WarRock (WarRock.exe) Return to Castle Wolfenstein (wolfmp.exe) World of Tanks (WorldOfTanks.exe) World of Warcraft (wow.exe) Vulgangbot (vgb.exe) yugich online 3 (yu3.exe) Adventure Time (Bacon Pancakes.exe) Set priority —— Higher 1X Limit: 999999999 Set Reset New program Filename Bacon Pancakes Search Higher Add Description Adventure Time TX Limit 200000000 Save priorities Undo

Click search and choose a new program you wish to add. You can also type in a short description for the program.

Set the priority for the program and TX Limit then click Add to confirm.

Hit the switch button to change configurations or Delete to remove the application from the priority list.

2.16.3 ASRock XFast USB

Not only does ASRock XFast USB boost up the performance of USB 2.0 storage devices, but also USB 3.0 devices. Users may experience up to five times faster USB data transfer speed!

X Fast USB Boosts up your USB speed USB Performance Comparison 5x ATTO Disk Benchmark 4K Read ASRock Motherboard with XFast USB Other Motherboard without XFast USB

ASRock XFast USB UI Overview

ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB Ver 3.02.28 Select a connected USB storage device Select Normal mode or Turbo mode Hide the XFast USB window Select your language Click to activate/ deactivate Turbo mode Click to safely remove the USB hard drive DDUSB AP722K USB Devi... DDUSB F. 7.79G Powered by PNNT Corporation

Plug in your USB storage device and XFast USB automatically sets it to Turbo mode!

Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip 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.

If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by 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 not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information

OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features

Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features

Tool Useful tools

H/W Monitor To display current hardware status

Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System

Security To set up the security features

Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Use <←> key or < →> key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item.

3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

← / Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

↑ / ↓ Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Tab> Switch to next function

<Enter> To bring up the selected screen

<PGUP> Go to the previous page

<PGDN> Go to the next page

<HOME> Go to the top of the screen

<END> Go to the bottom of the screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F7> Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

<F12> Print screen

<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

ASRock UEFI Setup Utility MIME 0x Tewler Advanced Tool New monitor Real Security Exit UEFI Version: MIM-OP 83.09 Processor Type: IntelCOR Core17K0 19-2168 CPU # 3.104Hz Processor Design: 35XWET Microscope Update: 26497/28 Each Size: 0x70mm Total Memory: 25498 with 25640 Shared memory and 256-617 memory Single-Channel Memory Mode DDR2.R1: None DDR3.B1: 25498 (DDR3-1066) Set details via UP.com Timontar's Technology Today Sat 12/01/2017, 08:53:44

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

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CPU Configuration

CPU Ratio

Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard.

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel's new power saving technology. Processors can 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 ^ Vista ^TM / 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disabled] if above issues occur.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology. Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The default value is [Enabled].

Long Duration Power Limit

Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Long Duration Maintained

Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is maintained. The default value is [Auto].

Short Duration Power Limit

Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Primary Plane Current Limit

Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the primary plane. The default value is [Auto].

Secondary Plane Current Limit

Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the secondary plane. The default value is [Auto].

GT OverClocking Support

Use this item to enable or disable GT OverClocking Support. The default value is [Disabled].

DRAM Timing Configuration

Load XMP Setting

Use this to load XMP setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [Profile 1] and [Profile 2]. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

DRAM Timing Configuration

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DRAM tCL

Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRCD

Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRP

Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRAS

Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Command Rate (CR)

Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tWR

Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRFC

Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRRD

Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

DRAM tWTR

Use this item to change Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRTP

Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

DRAM tFAW

Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tCWL

Use this item to change CAS# Write Latency (tCWL) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

ODT WR (CHA)

Use this item to change ODT WR (CHA) setting. The default is [Auto].

ODT WR (CHB)

Use this item to change ODT WR (CHB) setting. The default is [Auto].

ODT NOM (CHA)

Use this item to change ODT NOM (CHA) setting. The default is [Auto].

ODT NOM (CHB)

se this item to change ODT NOM (CHB) setting. The default is [Auto].

MRC Fast Boot

Use this item to enable or disable MRC Fast Boot. The default is [Enabled].

Voltage Configuration

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

3.4 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration.

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Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

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Intel Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, 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 / Vista™ / 7 / 8 is required. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista™, 7, 8, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Active Processor Cores

Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. The default value is [All].

Enhance Halt State (C1E)

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches.

CPU C3 State Support

Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.

CPU C6 State Support

Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.

Package C State Support

Selected option will program into C State package limit register. The default value is [Auto].

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheating.

No-Execute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement

to the 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) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology.

Hardware Prefetcher

Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration

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Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].

VT-d

Use this to enable or disable Intel ^® VT-d technology (Intel ^® Virtualization

Technology for Directed I/O). The default value of this feature is [Disabled].

PCIE1 Link Speed

This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].

Share Memory

This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. 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 install the PCI Express card under Windows ^ XP / Vista ^TM OS, please disable this option.

Render Standby

Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. The default value is [Enabled].

3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration

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Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature.

Front Panel

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.

Onboard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature.

Deep Sleep

Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. The default value is [Enabled in S5].

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Good Night LED

Use this item to enable or disable Power LED and LAN LED.

3.4.4 Storage Configuration

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SATA Controller(s)

Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.

SATA Mode Selection

Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

Use this item to configure SATA Aggressive Link Power Management.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

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Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. The default is [Enabled].

Entry After

Select a time to enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry. The default is [10 minutes].

Active Page Threshold Support

This allows you to enable or disable Active Page Threshold Support. The default is [Disabled].

3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

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Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode. The default is [Enabled].

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration

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Serial Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.

Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port.

Configuration options: [3F8 / IRQ4] and [3E8 / IRQ4].

Parallel Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard parallel port.

Device Mode

Use this item to change the Printer Port mode.

Change Settings

Use this item to select an optional setting for Super IO device.

3.4.8 ACPI Configuration

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Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-RAM feature. Selecting [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows ^ certification.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Device Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

USB Mouse Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

CSM

Please disable CSM when you enable Fast Boot option. The default value is [Enabled].

3.4.9 USB Configuration

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USB 2.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS.

3.5 Tool

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OMG(Online Management Guard)

Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.

UEFI Update Utility

Instant Flash

Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows ^® . Just save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to update your UEFI, and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed.

Internet Flash

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. Please note that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to enable this function.

Network Configuration

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Internet Setting

Use this item to set up the internet connection mode. Configuration options: [DHCP (Auto IP)] and [PPPOE].

UEFI Download Server

Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash. Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and [China].

Dehumidifier Function

Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

Dehumidifier Period

This allows users to configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables "Dehumidifier" after entering S4/S5 state.

Dehumidifier Duration

This allows users to configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state.

Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting

Use this setting to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled.

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements.

3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

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CPU Fan Setting

This allows you to set the CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Case Open Feature

This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature. The default is value [Disabled].

Clear Status

This option appears only when the case open has been detected. Use this option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

3.7 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

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Fast Boot

Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. There are three configuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast]. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three options:

[Disabled] - Disable Fast Boot.

[Fast] - The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB flash drive.

[Ultra Fast] - There are a few restrictions.

1. Only supports Windows ^® 8 UEFI operating system.
2. You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in Widows ^ to enter BIOS Setup).
3. If you are using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in order to boot.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option "Full Screen Logo" but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.

3.8 Security Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it.

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Secure Boot

Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot. The default value is [Disabled].

3.9 Exit Screen

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Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop-out. Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, the following message "Discard changes?" will pop-out. Select [Yes] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows® operating systems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 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 did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.

Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB

This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows ^ OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow below procedure to install the operating system.

1. Please make sure to use Windows ^® Vista ^™ 64-bit (with SP1 or above), Windows ^® 7 64-bit or Windows ^® 8 64-bit.
2. Press or at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.
3. Choose the item "UEFI:xxx" to boot in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. ("xxx" is the device which contains your Windows® installation files. Normally it is an optical drive.) You can also press to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item "UEFI:xxx" to boot.
4. Start Windows ^® installation.
5. If you install Windows® 7 64-bit OS, OS will be formatted by GPT (GUID Partition Table). Please install the hotfix file from Microsoft®: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979903