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... Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 9 1.5 I/O Panel 11 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 25 3.1 Installing Drivers 25 3.2 A-Tuning 26 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 30 3.4 Start8 35 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 38 4.1 Introduction 38 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 38 4.1.2 Navigation Keys...
... Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 9 1.5 I/O Panel 11 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Installing the CPU 13 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 25 3.1 Installing Drivers 25 3.2 A-Tuning 26 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 30 3.4 Start8 35 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 38 4.1 Introduction 38 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 38 4.1.2 Navigation Keys...
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... control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English H81 Pro BTC Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
... control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English H81 Pro BTC Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
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... ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 2 x SLI/XFire Power Connectors • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis...
... ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 2 x SLI/XFire Power Connectors • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis...
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... damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It needs third-party softwares and applications to wake up this feature. H81 Pro BTC Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 2. It should...
... damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. It needs third-party softwares and applications to wake up this feature. H81 Pro BTC Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 2. It should...
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... are currently transferring. RealTime Analysis of accessing your computer. Please be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can...
... are currently transferring. RealTime Analysis of accessing your computer. Please be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it can...
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... required drivers automatically. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a blend of failing. H81 Pro BTC ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be placed in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from a cold boot. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that BIOS files need to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Only USB 2.0 ports support...
... required drivers automatically. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a blend of failing. H81 Pro BTC ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to be placed in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from a cold boot. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that BIOS files need to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Only USB 2.0 ports support...
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PCIe slots: PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 19 English PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE4/PCIE5/PCIE6 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. H81 Pro BTC 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIe slots: PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 19 English PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE4/PCIE5/PCIE6 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. H81 Pro BTC 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
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... chassis power LED to indicate the system's power status. 21 English When connecting your system using the power switch. H81 Pro BTC 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.9, No. 9) 1 PLED- Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. You may differ by chassis. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.9, No. 15) Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on when the hard drive...
... chassis power LED to indicate the system's power status. 21 English When connecting your system using the power switch. H81 Pro BTC 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.9, No. 9) 1 PLED- Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. You may differ by chassis. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.9, No. 15) Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on when the hard drive...
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... connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This COM2 header supports a serial port module. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. English TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.9, No. 20) 8 5 4 1 IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug...
... connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This COM2 header supports a serial port module. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. English TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.9, No. 20) 8 5 4 1 IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug...
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... 25 English H81 Pro BTC 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. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install it. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE...
... 25 English H81 Pro BTC 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. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install it. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE...
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.... 30 English Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to avoid loss. 1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- It saves your waiting...
.... 30 English Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to avoid loss. 1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- It saves your waiting...
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... your CPU and motherboard. Advanced Turbo Load optimized CPU and GPU OC settings. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. H81 Pro BTC Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens...
... your CPU and motherboard. Advanced Turbo Load optimized CPU and GPU OC settings. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. H81 Pro BTC Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens...
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...; Virtualization Technology for PCIE2. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is installed. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I /O performance. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at...
...; Virtualization Technology for PCIE2. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of memory that is installed. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I /O performance. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at...
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... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 53 English Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. H81 Pro BTC Render Standby Power down . Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is selected, the power will be switched off when the system is idle for the onboard digital outputs. It will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel...
... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 53 English Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. H81 Pro BTC Render Standby Power down . Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is selected, the power will be switched off when the system is idle for the onboard digital outputs. It will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel...
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... configure internet connection settings for you are having trouble with your USB pen drive before using UEFI Tech Service. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to plug in your PC. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 62 English Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to update...
... configure internet connection settings for you are having trouble with your USB pen drive before using UEFI Tech Service. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to plug in your PC. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 62 English Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to update...
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... ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 2 x SLI/XFire Power Connectors • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis...
... ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 2 x SLI/XFire Power Connectors • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis...
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... without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Traffic Shaping: You can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when...
... without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Traffic Shaping: You can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when...
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... to prevent users from a cold boot. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will completely change your system via OMG. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a blend of your USB disk. The speedy boot will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5...
... to prevent users from a cold boot. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will completely change your system via OMG. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a blend of your USB disk. The speedy boot will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5...
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... time everyday typing usernames to log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? H81 Pro BTC ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows? The fans will automatically switch off...
... time everyday typing usernames to log in the BIOS, the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? H81 Pro BTC ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to Windows? The fans will automatically switch off...
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... motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 4) SLI/XFIRE Power Connectors (4-pin SLI...
... motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 4) SLI/XFIRE Power Connectors (4-pin SLI...