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... directors, oicers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and subject to...
... directors, oicers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and subject to...
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... 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 (PCI Express Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 23 3.3 ASRock APP...
... 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 (PCI Express Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 23 3.3 ASRock APP...
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... 1 Introduction hank you are using. In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Mouse (Optional) 1 English Chapter...
... 1 Introduction hank you are using. In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Mouse (Optional) 1 English Chapter...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB0 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 18 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 3 HDMI1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB0 LAN H91M-XT PLUS 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB2 Top: RJ-45 Intel RoHS 6 PLED1...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB0 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 18 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 3 HDMI1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB0 LAN H91M-XT PLUS 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB2 Top: RJ-45 Intel RoHS 6 PLED1...
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...to you uninstall any components, place them on a carpet. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the chassis, please do not overtighten the ...motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. H91M-XT PLUS...
...to you uninstall any components, place them on a carpet. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the chassis, please do not overtighten the ...motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. H91M-XT PLUS...
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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 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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...be damaged. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. 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 DIMM only its in one memory module installed. 3. 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 ...
...be damaged. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. 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 DIMM only its in one memory module installed. 3. 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 ...
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Please read the documentation of or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 16 English Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Please read the documentation of or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 16 English Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
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... drive is operating. he LED is on when the system is reading or writing data. he front panel design may conigure the way to the motherboard. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to this header according to the power status indicator on the...
... drive is operating. he LED is on when the system is reading or writing data. he front panel design may conigure the way to the motherboard. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to this header according to the power status indicator on the...
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... internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. E. USB_PWR GND P+ PUSB_PWR 1 Besides four USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to OUT2_L. C. English 19 B. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic...(see p.6, No. 17) OUT2_R J_SENS E OUT2_L GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET his header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. D. H91M-XT PLUS Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_2: see p.6, No. 5) (SATA_3: see p.6, No. 6) SATA_2 SATA_3 hese two SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal ...
... internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. E. USB_PWR GND P+ PUSB_PWR 1 Besides four USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to OUT2_L. C. English 19 B. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic...(see p.6, No. 17) OUT2_R J_SENS E OUT2_L GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET his header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. D. H91M-XT PLUS Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_2: see p.6, No. 5) (SATA_3: see p.6, No. 6) SATA_2 SATA_3 hese two SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal ...
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... blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power of). CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 1) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. To... Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 3) 12 24 1 13 his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. English ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 18) his motherboard provides an 4-pin ATX 12V power connector. 20 he LED is operating. Chassis Speaker Header...
... blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power of). CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 1) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. To... Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 3) 12 24 1 13 his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. English ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 18) his motherboard provides an 4-pin ATX 12V power connector. 20 he LED is operating. Chassis Speaker Header...
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. H91M-XT PLUS Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, No. 15) 1 GND Signal TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 8) PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. English 21 his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. H91M-XT PLUS Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, No. 15) 1 GND Signal TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 8) PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. English 21 his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
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.... herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu...
.... herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu...
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... motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8/7 (32- Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. H91M-XT PLUS...
... motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8/7 (32- Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. H91M-XT PLUS...
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... need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: 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. Hot News: he information...
... need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: 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. Hot News: he information...
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...GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. H91M-XT PLUS Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and... descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to overclock their non Z87 chipset motherboards. It should be done at ...
...GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. H91M-XT PLUS Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and... descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to overclock their non Z87 chipset motherboards. It should be done at ...
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... clock speed without throttling. Please note that overclocking may improve performance. 38 English Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your setting without afecting the clock speed of time. he maximum should be the same as your own risk and...
... clock speed without throttling. Please note that overclocking may improve performance. 38 English Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your setting without afecting the clock speed of time. he maximum should be the same as your own risk and...
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... Mode in ampere. Override: he voltage is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. 39 English GT Voltage Ofset Conigure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load. H91M-XT PLUS Primary Plane Current Limit Conigure the current limit of...
... Mode in ampere. Override: he voltage is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. 39 English GT Voltage Ofset Conigure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load. H91M-XT PLUS Primary Plane Current Limit Conigure the current limit of...
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... Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan...
... Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan...