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...USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow ... in this device must accept any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for identification or explanation and...
...USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow ... in this device must accept any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for identification or explanation and...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ... Setup 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 Killer Network Manager 28 3.2.1 Installing Killer Network Manager 28 3.2.2 Using Killer Network Manager 28 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 31 3.3.1 UI Overview 31
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express ... Setup 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 Killer Network Manager 28 3.2.1 Installing Killer Network Manager 28 3.2.2 Using Killer Network Manager 28 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 31 3.3.1 UI Overview 31
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..., the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
..., the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 23 4 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 HDMI1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (...: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE_PWR1 23 PCIE1 B150 Gaming K4 PCIE2 LAN CPU_FAN2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 USB3_7_8 5 CHA_FAN4 6 7 1 8 9 PCIE3 CMOS Battery PCIE4 Intel B150 Purity SoundTM 3 PCIE5 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 CHA_FAN3 TPMS1 1 RoHS 128Mb BIOS USB3_4 1 USB1_2 1 CLRMOS1 1 SPK_PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 23 4 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 HDMI1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (...: Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE_PWR1 23 PCIE1 B150 Gaming K4 PCIE2 LAN CPU_FAN2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 USB3_7_8 5 CHA_FAN4 6 7 1 8 9 PCIE3 CMOS Battery PCIE4 Intel B150 Purity SoundTM 3 PCIE5 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 CHA_FAN3 TPMS1 1 RoHS 128Mb BIOS USB3_4 1 USB1_2 1 CLRMOS1 1 SPK_PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1...
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...8226; Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Also remember to unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Failure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. •... precautions before installing or removing the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Doing 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 chassis...
...8226; Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Also remember to unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Failure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. •... precautions before installing or removing the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Doing 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 chassis...
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Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 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. 13 English
Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 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. 13 English
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English 15 It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable ... Populated Populated DDR4_A2 Populated Populated DDR4_B1 Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 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. It is not allowed to...
English 15 It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable ... Populated Populated DDR4_A2 Populated Populated DDR4_B1 Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 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. It is not allowed to...
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.... 17 English Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that...
.... 17 English Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that...
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...blinking when the system is operating. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage...S1/S3 sleep state. The front panel design may configure the way to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off ...
...blinking when the system is operating. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage...S1/S3 sleep state. The front panel design may configure the way to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off ...
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...SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this header. IntA_PB_SSTX+ motherboard. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Each USB 2.0 header can support...GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 3.0 header can support two ports. SATA3_3 SATA3_2 USB_PWR -B +B GND DUMMY 1 GND +A -A USB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 16) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- ports on the I/O panel,...
...SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this header. IntA_PB_SSTX+ motherboard. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Each USB 2.0 header can support...GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 3.0 header can support two ports. SATA3_3 SATA3_2 USB_PWR -B +B GND DUMMY 1 GND +A -A USB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.7, No. 16) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- ports on the I/O panel,...
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... 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 9) FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 34 1 GND 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides two 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. English 22 CPU Fan...) (see p.7, No. 21) 1 13 12 24 1 4 5 8 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 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 5. This COM1 header supports...
... 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 9) FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 34 1 GND 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides two 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. English 22 CPU Fan...) (see p.7, No. 21) 1 13 12 24 1 4 5 8 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 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 5. This COM1 header supports...
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2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Make sure that allows ... the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM.
2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. Make sure that allows ... the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM.
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Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer.... follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599":...
Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer.... follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599":...
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... latest news. Click on your motherboard up to visit the website of the selected news and know more . Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. ... You can optimize your system and keep your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the Internet to perform job-related tasks. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing ...
... latest news. Click on your motherboard up to visit the website of the selected news and know more . Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. ... You can optimize your system and keep your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the Internet to perform job-related tasks. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing ...
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...8226; A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is not included in... the instructions below and go ahead to function properly, please create a Windows® 7 installation disk with the "Win7 USB Patcher". Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 3.5 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work.
...8226; A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is not included in... the instructions below and go ahead to function properly, please create a Windows® 7 installation disk with the "Win7 USB Patcher". Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series 3.5 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work.
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... Time (tRFC) The number of the precharge command and opening of a row of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be issued. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected and when the first active command can be set. Secondary Timing Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of...# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) O RAS# to the memory and the beginning of clock cycles required between when a memory chip is selected, the motherboard will be precharged. Command Rate (CR) The delay between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.
... Time (tRFC) The number of the precharge command and opening of a row of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be issued. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected and when the first active command can be set. Secondary Timing Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of...# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) O RAS# to the memory and the beginning of clock cycles required between when a memory chip is selected, the motherboard will be precharged. Command Rate (CR) The delay between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.
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... temperature source for CPU Fans 2, or choose Customize to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage.
... temperature source for CPU Fans 2, or choose Customize to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage.
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... temperature source for each temperature. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated. 73 English...
... temperature source for each temperature. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4 Series Chassis Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated. 73 English...