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USER MANUAL Q370M vPro ASROCK

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HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

Motherboard Layout

No. Description

1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
10 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
11 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)
15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)
16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
17 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)
18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB5)
21 TPM Header (TPMS1)
22 COM Port Header (COM1)
23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

I/O Panel

No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse Port 8 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)
2 D-Sub Port 9 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 10 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
4 Line In (Light Blue)** 11 DisplayPort 1.2
5 Front Speaker (Lime) ^ 12 HDMI Port
6 Microphone (Pink) ^ 13 DVI-D Port
7 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_9_10) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port

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

Activity / Link LED		Speed LED
Status	Description	Status	Description
Off	No Link	Off	10Mbps connection
Blinking	Data Activity	Orange	100Mbps connection
On	Link	Green	1Gbps connection

** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Please set Speaker Configuration to "7.1 Speaker" in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration:

Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Q370M vPro 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.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation 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 specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

• ASRock Q370M vPro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Q370M vPro Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock Q370M vPro Support CD
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform	Micro ATX Form FactorSolid Capacitor design
CPU	Supports 8 ^th Generation Intel ^ Core ^TM Processors (Socket 1151)Supports CPU up to 95WDigi Power design10 Power Phase designSupports Intel ^ Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Chipset	Intel ^ Q370Supports Intel ^ vPro ^TM TechnologySupports Intel ^ Active Management Technology 12.0* Intel ^ vPro ^TM Technology and Intel ^ Active Management Technology 12.0 can be supported only with Intel ^ Core ^TM vPro ^TM processor family
Memory	Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology4 x DDR4 DIMM SlotsSupports DDR4 2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memorySupports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)Max. capacity of system memory: 64GBSupports Intel ^ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.015μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
Expansion Slot	2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x16 (PCIE1) / x4 (PCIE4))* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX ^TM and CrossFireX ^TM 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel ^ CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)

Graphics

- Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

- Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® Insider™, Intel® UHD Graphics

- DirectX 12

- HWAEncode/Decode: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8-bit, HEVC/H.265 10-bit, VP8, VP9 8-bit, VP9 10-bit (Decode only), MPEG2, MJPEG, VC-1 (Decode only)

- Four graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2

• Supports Triple Monitor

* Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

- Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 30Hz

- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 60Hz

- 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, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports

• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports

Audio

- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)

* To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

• Premium Blu-ray Audio support

• Supports Surge Protection

• ELNA Audio Caps

LAN

• Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Giga PHY Intel® I219LM
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports PXE

Rear Panel I/O

• 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x DVI-D Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
  • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Storage

- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*

* If M2_2 is occupied, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 will be disabled.

• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) ^**
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) ^**
  ** Supports Intel® Optane ™ Technology
  ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
  ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

Connector

• 1 x COM Port Header
- 1 x TPM Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

* The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.

- 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)

* The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.

• 2 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
  * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
  * CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP and CHA_FAN2/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)

BIOS

Feature

• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
• ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
- SMBIOS 2.7 Support
- CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA, VCCST Voltage Multi-adjustment

Hardware

Monitor

• Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
• Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans

• Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans

• CASE OPEN detection

• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, PCH 1.0V

os

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit

Certifications

• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied 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.

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.

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 components.
• 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.

2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Priority DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2

1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated Populated Populated

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.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Before installing an 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.

PCIe slots:

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

PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

PCIE1 PCIE4

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A

Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX™ Mode

x16 x4

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards.

2.5 Jumpers Setup

The 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".

Short

Open

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

(see p.1, No. 16)

2-pin Jumper

CLRMOS1 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 the pins on CLRMOS1 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. Please remember to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS.

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.

2.6 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 to the motherboard.

System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.1, No. 18)

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/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in 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 Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.1, No. 17)

Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header.

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_0:

see p.1, No. 8)

(SATA3_1:

see p.1, No. 9)

(SATA3_2:

see p.1, No. 12)

(SATA3_3:

see p.1, No. 13)

(SATA3_4:

see p.1, No. 15)

(SATA3_5:

see p.1, No. 14)

These six SATA3

connectors support SATA

data cables for internal

storage devices with up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

If M2_2 is occupied,

SATA3_4 and SATA3_5

will be disabled.

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB3_4)

(see p.1, No. 19)

There are two headers on this motherboard.

(4-pin USB5)

(see p.1, No. 20)

USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers

(19-pin USB3_5_6)

(see p.1, No. 7)

(19-pin USB3_7_8)

(see p.1, No. 11)

There are two headers on this motherboard. Each

USB 3.1 Gen1 header can

support two ports.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.1, No. 23)

This header is for

connecting audio devices

to the front audio panel.

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps 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 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".

Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)

(see p.1, No. 24)

(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)

(see p.1, No. 10)

This motherboard provides two 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.1, No. 2)

This motherboard provides 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.

CPU/Water Pump Fan

Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP)

(see p.1, No. 5)

This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 6)

This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.

ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 1)

This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.

Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.1, No. 22)

This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.1, No. 21)

This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

2.7 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT).

* The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs.

Before you install Intel ^® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be sure to turn off the AC power.

Installing the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)

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Step 1

Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module or Intel ^® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw.

Step 2

Find the nut location to be used.

Step 3

Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation.

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Step 4

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

2.8 M.2\_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2\_1 and M2\_2)

The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).

* Please be noted that if M2_2 is occupied, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 will be disabled.

Installing the M.2\_SSD (NGFF) Module

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Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to be used.

No.1234

Nut Location A B C D

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Step 3

Move the standoff based on the module type and length.

The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.

Otherwise, release the standoff by hand.

Step 4

Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard.

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Step 5

Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation.

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Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

M.2\_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2\_1)

Vendor Interface P/N
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C
Apacer PCIe3 x4 AP240GZ280
Corsair PCIe3 x4 CSSD-F240GBMP500
Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7
Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF512G7
Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G
Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G
OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400 -M2280-512G (NVME)
PATRIOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-1TM8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512M8PeG
Plextor PCIe PX-G256M6e
Plextor PCIe PX-G512M6e
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM961 MZVPW128HEGM (NVM)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 PM961 MZVLW128HEGR (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250) (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL)
SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G
SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G
TEAM	PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101
TEAM	PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110
WD	PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)
WD	PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com

M.2\_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2\_2)

Vendor Interface P/N
ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B
ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B
ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B
ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C
ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C
ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C
Apacer PCIe3 x4 AP240GZ280
Corsair PCIe3 x4 CSSD-F240GBMP500
Crucial SATA3 CT120M500SSD4
Crucial SATA3 CT240M500SSD4
Intel SATA3 Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G
Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF256G7
Intel PCIe3 x4 SSDPEKKF512G7
Kingston SATA3 SM2280S3
Kingston PCIe3 x4 SKC1000/480G
Kingston PCIe2 x4 SH2280S3/480G
OCZ PCIe3 x4 RVD400 -M2280-512G (NVME)
PATRIOT PCIe3 x4 PH240GPM280SSDR NVME
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-128M8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-1TM8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-256M8PeG
Plextor PCIe3 x4 PX-512M8PeG
Plextor PCIe PX-G256M6e
Plextor PCIe PX-G512M6e
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM961 MZVPW128HEGM (NVM)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 PM961 MZVLW128HEGR (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250) (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 960 EVO (MZ-V6E250BW) (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL)
Samsung PCIe3 x4 SM951 (NVME)
Samsung PCIe x4 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL)
SanDisk	PCIe SD6PP4M-128G
SanDisk	PCIe SD6PP4M-256G
Team	SATA3 TM4PS4128GMC105
Team	SATA3 TM4PS4256GMC105
Team	SATA3 TM8PS4128GMC105
Team	SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105

TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101

TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110

Transcend SATA3 TS256GMTS400

Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS600

Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800

V-Color SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD

V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB

V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280

V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD

WD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40

WD SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30

WD PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)

WD PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME)

For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com

1 Einleitung

Serial-ATA-III-Anschlüsse

(SATA3_0:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 8)

(SATA3_1:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 9)

(SATA3_2:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 12)

(SATA3_3:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 13)

(SATA3_4:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 15)

(SATA3_5:

siehe S. 1, Nr. 14)

(4-polig, CHA_FAN1/WP)

(4-polig, CHA_FAN2/WP)

(4-polig, CPU_FAN2/WP)

(siehe S. 1, Nr. 5)

Embases USB 3.1 Gen1

- 6 x connettori SATA3 6,0 Gb/s, supportano RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15), NCQ, AHCI e Hot Plug*

** Supporta kit ASRock U.2

Connettore

dati fino a 6,0 Gb/s.

(CHA_FAN1/WP a 4 pin)

Simple graphic with a magnifying glass icon and a horizontal line, no text or symbols present.

1.1 パッケージの内容

1.2 仕様

CPU

TM

TM

$$ \begin{array}{c} ^ {*} \text {Intel} ^ {\circledast} \mathrm{vPro} ^ {\mathrm{TM}} \ ^ {\mathrm{TM}} \mathrm{vPro} ^ {\mathrm{TM}} \end{array} $$

$$ \mu $$

TM TM

TM

TM

DisplayPort 1.2

(4096x2304) @ 60Hz

LAN

** Intel® Optane™

os

1.3 ジャンパー設定

Short

Open

(CLRMOS1)

1.4 オンボードのヘッダーとコネクタ

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ASRock Incorporation

2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,

Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

Bijsterhuizen 11-11

6546 AR Nijmegen

The Netherlands

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

ASRock America, Inc.

13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

U.S.A.

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation

Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710

Phone/Fax No: [phone]/[phone]

hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Motherboard

Model Number: Q370M vPro

Conforms to the following specifications:

☒ FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

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.

Representative Person's Name: James

Signature :

Date : May 12, 2017

EU Declaration of Conformity

ASRock®

For the following equipment:

Motherboard

(Product Name)

Q370M vPro / ASRock

(Model Designation / Trade Name)

ASRock Incorporation

(Manufacturer Name)

2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

(Manufacturer Address)

EMC — Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

□ EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B

EN 55024:2010/A1:2015

EN 61000-3-3:2013

□ LVD — Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

□ EN 60950-1:2011+ A2:2013

□ EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011

— Directive 2011/65/EU

(EU conformity marking)

CE

ASRock EUROPE B.V.

(Company Name)

Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen The Netherlands

(Company Address)

Person responsible for making this declaration:

(Name, Surname)

A.V.P

(Position / Title)

July 27, 2018

(Date)

P/N: 15G062114000AK V1.0