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...motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H87 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation will be subject to change without ... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
...motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H87 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation will be subject to change without ... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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...; HD Graphics Built-in LGA1150 Package • Digi Power Design • 4 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® H87 • Supports Intel® Small Business Advantage 2.0 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non...
...; HD Graphics Built-in LGA1150 Package • Digi Power Design • 4 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® H87 • Supports Intel® Small Business Advantage 2.0 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non...
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resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. H87 Pro4 • Supports HDMI Technology with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front ...
resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. H87 Pro4 • Supports HDMI Technology with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front ...
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H87 Pro4 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • 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 Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the...
H87 Pro4 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • 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 Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the...
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...driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to your USB storage device. You may prevent motherboard... web surfing faster than ever. After copying the RAID driver to your USB disk. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to "RAID", then you without fear of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to ...
...driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of internet access granted to your USB storage device. You may prevent motherboard... web surfing faster than ever. After copying the RAID driver to your USB disk. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to "RAID", then you without fear of your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to ...
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...control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is a handy tool in A-Tuning. Configure up to install the drivers from anywhere in the world. The fans ... Driver Installer is included in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to five different fan speeds using the graph. H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer.
...control of it remotely with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is a handy tool in A-Tuning. Configure up to install the drivers from anywhere in the world. The fans ... Driver Installer is included in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to five different fan speeds using the graph. H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer.
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...RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB ...3.0 Intel H87 PCI1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 USB3_4_5 1 64Mb BIOS SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN CHA_FAN1 ...
...RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB ...3.0 Intel H87 PCI1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 USB3_4_5 1 64Mb BIOS SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN CHA_FAN1 ...
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... SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H87 Pro4 English 11 No.
... SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H87 Pro4 English 11 No.
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... Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ** If you will find the "Mixer" tool on each LAN port. H87 Pro4 * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd...
... Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ** If you will find the "Mixer" tool on each LAN port. H87 Pro4 * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd...
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Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. H87 Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.
Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. H87 Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.
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H87 Pro4 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. 17 English
H87 Pro4 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. 17 English
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... same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. H87 Pro4 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable...
... same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. H87 Pro4 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable...
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... the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. H87 Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord...
... the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. H87 Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord...
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... on the chassis front panel. The LED is on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to turn off (S5). English 23 H87 Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The front panel design may configure the way to the hard drive activity LED...
... on the chassis front panel. The LED is on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to turn off (S5). English 23 H87 Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The front panel design may configure the way to the hard drive activity LED...
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... an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the front audio panel. 1. B. H87 Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header with a cable. D. GND...
... an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the front audio panel. 1. B. H87 Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header with a cable. D. GND...
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.... "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. H87 Pro4 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...
.... "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. H87 Pro4 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...
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... the graph. Good Night LED Switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/ Hibernation mode. Tools Various tools and utilities. H87 Pro4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the...
... the graph. Good Night LED Switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/ Hibernation mode. Tools Various tools and utilities. H87 Pro4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the...
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..., it is recommended to your settings. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. H87 Pro4 3.
..., it is recommended to your settings. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. H87 Pro4 3.
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... Start ‐> the arrow next to Shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently. According to configure the time. H87 Pro4 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is set to ten minutes, the system will enter sleep state. 3. For example, if the timer value is set to...
... Start ‐> the arrow next to Shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently. According to configure the time. H87 Pro4 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is set to ten minutes, the system will enter sleep state. 3. For example, if the timer value is set to...
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... Please backup any important data before operating to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- H87 Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing...
... Please backup any important data before operating to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- H87 Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing...