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... 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...
... 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...
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... motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H81 Pro BTC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust...
... motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H81 Pro BTC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust...
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...PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams ... After setting online game's priority higher, it can configure your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to extend their lifespan. 6 English ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be noted that it also ...
...PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams ... After setting online game's priority higher, it can configure your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to extend their lifespan. 6 English ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in games. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be noted that it also ...
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...driver to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to your USB disk. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in the root directory of internet access granted to other required drivers ... is a blend of failing. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. H81 Pro BTC ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it...
...driver to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to your USB disk. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in the root directory of internet access granted to other required drivers ... is a blend of failing. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. H81 Pro BTC ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to Windows 8 from a cold boot. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it...
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... log in to access the UEFI setup. Good Night LED will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to... to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . The lightning boot up to five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to the next speed level ...
... log in to access the UEFI setup. Good Night LED will enter the UEFI directly after you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to... to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on . The lightning boot up to five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to the next speed level ...
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...data in CMOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.9, No. 23) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 ...allows you update the BIOS. If you need to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the...
...data in CMOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.9, No. 23) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 ...allows you update the BIOS. If you need to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on the pins, the...
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Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. 31 English H81 Pro BTC 3.3.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.
Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. 31 English H81 Pro BTC 3.3.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.
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... UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after you see on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS... pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you power on your system...
... UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after you see on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS... pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you power on your system...
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...the top of the screen Go to the bottom of each navigation key. H81 Pro BTC 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on /off Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit... the SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen English 39 Navigation Key(s) Description...
...the top of the screen Go to the bottom of each navigation key. H81 Pro BTC 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on /off Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit... the SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen English 39 Navigation Key(s) Description...
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4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 40 English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility.
4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc". 40 English UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility.
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It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. H81 Pro BTC 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 can set up overclocking features. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC ...
It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. H81 Pro BTC 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 can set up overclocking features. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC ...
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Intel USB 3.0 Mode Enable or disable all the USB 2.0 ports. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to select [Smart Auto]. It is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. 60 English 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports.
Intel USB 3.0 Mode Enable or disable all the USB 2.0 ports. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to select [Smart Auto]. It is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. 60 English 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports.
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Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to your PC. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy ...trouble with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 4.5 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to your PC. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy ...trouble with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 4.5 Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
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... Dehumidifier Function is enabled. Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of the dehumidifying process before it returns to download the UEFI firmware. H81 Pro BTC Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Max: 255 Min: 1 63 English The higher the value, the faster the fan speed. UEFI Download Server Select a server...
... Dehumidifier Function is enabled. Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of the dehumidifying process before it returns to download the UEFI firmware. H81 Pro BTC Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Max: 255 Min: 1 63 English The higher the value, the faster the fan speed. UEFI Download Server Select a server...
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Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your system for the setup hot key. Ultra Fast mode is needed. 66 English 4.7 Boot Screen This section displays ... boots up by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to UEFI utility in Windows. Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should ...be waked up . Please note that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to wait for you may not boot from an USB storage ...
Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your system for the setup hot key. Ultra Fast mode is needed. 66 English 4.7 Boot Screen This section displays ... boots up by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to UEFI utility in Windows. Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should ...be waked up . Please note that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to wait for you may not boot from an USB storage ...
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... change the password for the user account. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for the system. Leave it blank... and press enter to support Windows 8 Secure Boot. 69 English You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. Users are unable to remove the password. H81 Pro BTC...
... change the password for the user account. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the password for the system. Leave it blank... and press enter to support Windows 8 Secure Boot. 69 English You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. Users are unable to remove the password. H81 Pro BTC...
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... EFI Shell from filesystem device Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes When you select this option the following message, "Discard changes?" Select [OK] to launch EFI Shell. 70 English will pop out. Load... UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. The F9 key can be used for all changes. 4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this operation. Select [OK...
... EFI Shell from filesystem device Copy shellx64.efi to the root directory to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes When you select this option the following message, "Discard changes?" Select [OK] to launch EFI Shell. 70 English will pop out. Load... UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. The F9 key can be used for all changes. 4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this operation. Select [OK...
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... PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. H81 Pro BTC 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Please be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making ...space that cannot be noted that it can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in games. LAN Application Prioritization: You can watch Youtube HD...
... PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. H81 Pro BTC 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. Please be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making ...space that cannot be noted that it can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in games. LAN Application Prioritization: You can watch Youtube HD...
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...curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from a cold boot. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the ... more amusment. Please note that installs the LAN driver to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of your user experience and behavior. 10 English...
...curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from a cold boot. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the ... more amusment. Please note that installs the LAN driver to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of your user experience and behavior. 10 English...
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... Good Night LED in to five different fan speeds using the graph. 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 Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. Just plug in the USB...
... Good Night LED in to five different fan speeds using the graph. 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 Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you restart. Just plug in the USB...