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USER MANUAL Z97MITXac ASROCK

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(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

e 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/

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States and other countries.Z97M-ITX/ac

5 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

No. Description No. Description

5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 HDMI Port

6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 DVI-D Port

7 Front Speaker (Lime)** 14 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below

for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

8 V V V V ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port

To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. Aer restarting your computer, you will nd the “Mixer” tool

on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-

streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are

allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/

Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front

panel audio.Z97M-ITX/ac

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Z97M-ITX/ac 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.

1.1 Package Contents

1 x I/O Panel Shield

2 x Screws for WiFi Module Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modica-tions of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.6

Solid Capacitor design

High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU

4 Power Phase design

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs

Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking

Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology

Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION)

be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick

Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full

Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and

HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant

HDMI monitor is required)

Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports

Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D

7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892

Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)

Supports Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet

Supports Wake-On-LAN

Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike

Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

Supports PXE Wireless

Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)

Supports High speed wireless connection up to 433Mbps

Supports Bluetooth 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed class II8

2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full

4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full

1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /

Front Speaker / Microphone

5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology

13 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events

CPU/Chassis temperature sensing

CPU/Chassis Tachometer

CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by

CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control

CPU Internal Voltages

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 adjust-

ing the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect 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.

Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation

for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operat-

ing systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize

the memory that Windows® cannot use.10

1.3 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna

WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module

is motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0

module that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and

Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network

(WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart

Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile

devices. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary

low power consumption for PCs.

* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

* e WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit /

(included in the package)

(included in the package)Z97M-ITX/ac

Prepare the WiFi Module, WiFi Module Bracket,

and the two screws (M2*3) that come with the

package. Prepare a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Attach the WiFi Module Bracket to the WiFi

card, aligning the screw hole on the WiFi card

with the screw hole on the bracket. Use the screw

to attach the bracket and the WiFi card, but do

not tighten the screw.

Insert the WiFi Module Card into the vertical

mini PCI Express slot (MPCIE1).

Tighten the screw that holds the card in place.12

Tighten the screw that attaches the WiFi

Module Bracket to the WiFi card (installed

and WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that come

Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to

nectors to the antenna ports on the I/O

Fasten the screw nuts to secure the

Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz

Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn

the antenna clockwise until it is securely

*You may need to adjust the direction of

is is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,

study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

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

components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard

In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,

NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded

wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.

Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or

in the bag that comes with the components.

When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-

tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

Chapter 2 Installation16

2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on

the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.

Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise,

the CPU will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed

if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.18

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

is motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

e DIMM only ts 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

1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same

brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.

2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory

3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot;

otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.20

ere is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.

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

MPCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for WiFi module.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is

switched o 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

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.

e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper

is “Open”. e illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”

when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system

parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power supply. Aer 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 aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when

you just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut

it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,

date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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. GND RESET#PWRBTN#PLED-PLED+ GND HDLED-HDLED+ 1

GND PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to

turn o 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. e LED is on when

the system is operating. e LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state.

e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when

the hard drive is reading or writing data.

e front panel design may dier 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.

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 to the motherboard.24

connectors support SATA

data cables for internal

storage devices with up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Besides two USB 2.0 ports

on the I/O panel, there

is one header on this

motherboard. is USB

2.0 header can support

Besides four USB 3.0

ports on the I/O panel,

there is one header on this

motherboard. Each USB

3.0 header can support

connecting audio devices

Please connect fan cable

to the fan connector and

match the black wire to

vides a 4-Pin CPU fan

(Quiet Fan) connector.

If you plan to connect a

3-Pin CPU fan, please

connect it to Pin 1-3.

vides a 24-pin ATX power

connector. To use a 20-pin

ATX power supply, please

plug it along Pin 1 and Pin

Please connect an ATX

12V power supply to this

1. High Denition 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 audio header by

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 the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to

connect them for the AC’97 audio panel.

E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel

and adjust “Recording Volume”.

detection feature that

detects if the chassis cove

has been removed. is

feature requires a chassis

with chassis intrusion

is connector supports

Trusted Platform Module

(TPM) system, which can

securely store keys, digital

certicates, passwords,

and data. A TPM system

network security, protects

digital identities, and

ensures platform integrity.

1 LFRAME#_LCK_33M_TPMTPM_RST#LAD3_L +3V LAD0_L+3VSBGNDF_CLKRUN#SERIRQ#S_PWRDWN# GND LAD1_LLAD2_LSMB_DATA_MAINSMB_CLK_MAIN GND

Serial-ATA3-Anschlüsse

in Visuals : Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D)

(Trusted Platform Module

•Supporta Wake-On-LAN

•Supporto la protezione da fulmini/scariche elettrostatiche

(ESD) (protezione completa ASRock dai picchi di corrente)

•Supporta Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

•Supporta IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

•5 x Connettori SATA3 6,0 Gb/s, supportano RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13

e Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI e Hot Plug

Technology 13 e Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ,

(OC)/1600/1333/1066 Non-ECC Unbuered

13 и Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI и

•5 x Conectores SATA3 6,0 Gb/s, suporte RAID (RAID 0, RAID

8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit81

Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI ve Tak Çıkar

8 64 bit / 7 32 bit / 7 64 bit

• Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC 및 HBR (High Bit

(Voltage Multi-adjustment)

tersebut.Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer

for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request

form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp

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