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... any means, except duplication of any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or...
... any means, except duplication of any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots...2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2 A-Tuning 24 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 30 3.4 ASRock Cloud 35 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 45 3.5.1 UI Overview 45 3.5.2 Apps 46 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers 49 3.5.4 Setting 50
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots...2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2 A-Tuning 24 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 30 3.4 ASRock Cloud 35 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 45 3.5.1 UI Overview 45 3.5.2 Apps 46 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers 49 3.5.4 Setting 50
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... require technical support related to this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H91M-PLUS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H91M-PLUS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H91M-PLUS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In...
... require technical support related to this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H91M-PLUS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H91M-PLUS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H91M-PLUS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse X Fast LAN ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 X Fast RAM DVI1 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 SATA_3 SATA_2 SATA_1 SATA_0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN CMOS Battery H91M-PLUS CLRCMOS1 1 USB 3.0 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O RoHS CHA_FAN1 Intel H81 HD_AUDIO1 CI1 1 IR1 1 1 COM1 1 PCIE2 LPT1 32Mb BIOS 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 1 TPMS1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 English 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse X Fast LAN ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 X Fast RAM DVI1 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 SATA_3 SATA_2 SATA_1 SATA_0 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN CMOS Battery H91M-PLUS CLRCMOS1 1 USB 3.0 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O RoHS CHA_FAN1 Intel H81 HD_AUDIO1 CI1 1 IR1 1 1 COM1 1 PCIE2 LPT1 32Mb BIOS 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 1 TPMS1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 English 6
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H91M-PLUS Chapter 2 Installation his is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Failure to you install motherboard components or change any components, place...with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord ...
H91M-PLUS Chapter 2 Installation his is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Failure to you install motherboard components or change any components, place...with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord ...
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 12 English
Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service. 12 English
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... allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual... channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 14 English he ...
... allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual... channel coniguration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 14 English he ...
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Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 16 English
Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 16 English
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... matched correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. he LED is on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the motherboard. You may difer by chassis. English 18 Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to turn of when...
... matched correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. he LED is on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the motherboard. You may difer by chassis. English 18 Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to turn of when...
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... Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 13) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. H91M-PLUS Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_2: see p.6, No. 6) (SATA_3: see p.6, No. 5) SATA_3 SATA_2 hese two SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up...
... Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 13) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. H91M-PLUS Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_2: see p.6, No. 6) (SATA_3: see p.6, No. 5) SATA_3 SATA_2 hese two SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up...
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...the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) 20 12 24 1 13 his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 21) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL his... motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. B. E. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front panel audio ...
...the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) 20 12 24 1 13 his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 21) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL his... motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. B. E. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to the front panel audio ...
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..., which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. H91M-PLUS ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, ... TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 18) 1 GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L TPM_RST# LFRAME#_L CK_33M_TPM F_CLKRUN# SERIRQ# S_PWRDWN# GND LAD1_L LAD2_L SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GND his motherboard provides an 4-pin ATX 12V power connector.
..., which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. H91M-PLUS ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, ... TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 18) 1 GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L TPM_RST# LFRAME#_L CK_33M_TPM F_CLKRUN# SERIRQ# S_PWRDWN# GND LAD1_L LAD2_L SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GND his motherboard provides an 4-pin ATX 12V power connector.
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...the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 23 English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. H91M-PLUS Chapter 3 Software and Utilities ...Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly...
...the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 23 English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. H91M-PLUS Chapter 3 Software and Utilities ...Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly...
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... dehumidifying process. values, current temperature, etc. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. he fans will automatically shit to the friends. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to be triggered. 26 English Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is an unique sotware which helps to ive diferent fan speeds using...
... dehumidifying process. values, current temperature, etc. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. he fans will automatically shit to the friends. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to be triggered. 26 English Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is an unique sotware which helps to ive diferent fan speeds using...
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... Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8.1/8/7 to -date. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Conirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8.1/8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode...
... Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8.1/8/7 to -date. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Conirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8.1/8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode...
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...it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in off mode. his motherboard supports Wake-On-WAN with the onboard Realtek® LAN, so you emergently needed certain files in the world. H91M-PLUS 3.4 ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with to make your mobile devices connect to ... use Orbweb.ME Professional to remotely wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up and control their computers, or they could wake up their computers via...
...it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in off mode. his motherboard supports Wake-On-WAN with the onboard Realtek® LAN, so you emergently needed certain files in the world. H91M-PLUS 3.4 ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with to make your mobile devices connect to ... use Orbweb.ME Professional to remotely wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up and control their computers, or they could wake up their computers via...
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... the Remote Wake-Up function. English Online / Green Oline / Gray Wakable mode Ready to Connect / Blue Unable to use a motherboard with your host computer to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. H91M-PLUS REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE he lastest version of the LAN ports to Connect / Gray Online / Blue Wakable / Red...
... the Remote Wake-Up function. English Online / Green Oline / Gray Wakable mode Ready to Connect / Blue Unable to use a motherboard with your host computer to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. H91M-PLUS REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE he lastest version of the LAN ports to Connect / Gray Online / Blue Wakable / Red...
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...hot news section displays the various latest news. H91M-PLUS 3.5 ASRock APP Shop he ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading sotware applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be... connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.5.1 UI Overview Category Panel...
...hot news section displays the various latest news. H91M-PLUS 3.5 ASRock APP Shop he ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading sotware applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be... connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.5.1 UI Overview Category Panel...
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H91M-PLUS Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for ... done at your own risk and expense. 57 English Please note that overclocking may cause damage to overclock their non Z87 chipset motherboards. It should be done at your own risk and expense. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see ...on your screen. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and...
H91M-PLUS Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for ... done at your own risk and expense. 57 English Please note that overclocking may cause damage to overclock their non Z87 chipset motherboards. It should be done at your own risk and expense. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see ...on your screen. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and...
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... may improve performance. 58 English Long Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. he maximum should be the same as your CPU and motherboard. CPU Coniguration Multi core enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Disable to run above its base operating frequency...
... may improve performance. 58 English Long Duration Power Limit Conigure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. he maximum should be the same as your CPU and motherboard. CPU Coniguration Multi core enhancement Improve the system's performance by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Disable to run above its base operating frequency...