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... BIOS setup. You may 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 AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield English...
... BIOS setup. You may 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 AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield English...
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...AM1B-MDH AM1B-M • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Rear Panel I/ O (AM1BMDH) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock...RTL8111GR (see CAUTION2) • Supports Wake-On-WAN • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports LAN Cable Detection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE ...
...AM1B-MDH AM1B-M • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Rear Panel I/ O (AM1BMDH) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock...RTL8111GR (see CAUTION2) • Supports Wake-On-WAN • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports LAN Cable Detection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE ...
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...bit / 8 64- It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP. English 1. BIOS Feature AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying... or even cause damage to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your system. We are not responsible for ASRock Cloud topic. 5 For Windows® 64bit OS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up...
...bit / 8 64- It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP. English 1. BIOS Feature AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying... or even cause damage to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your system. We are not responsible for ASRock Cloud topic. 5 For Windows® 64bit OS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up...
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...of your personal computer. Please note that cannot be placed in order to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for our technical support team. It fully utilizes the... to update their lifespan. In order to prevent users from the UEFI setup utility if you without fear of failing. AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. You may schedule the starting and ending ...
...of your personal computer. Please note that cannot be placed in order to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for our technical support team. It fully utilizes the... to update their lifespan. In order to prevent users from the UEFI setup utility if you without fear of failing. AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. You may schedule the starting and ending ...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout AM1H-M: AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET ...
1.4 Motherboard Layout AM1H-M: AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET ...
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...-pin module) SATA3_1 SATA3_2 DVI1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FS1b VGA1 HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 X Fast LAN 32Mb BIOS LAN AM1B-MDH Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN AUDIO CODEC CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 HD_AUDIO1 USB8_9 1 1 1 PCIE1 RoHS CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 LPT1 Super I/O COM1 1 PANEL 1 CI1 1 1 SPEAKER1...
...-pin module) SATA3_1 SATA3_2 DVI1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FS1b VGA1 HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 X Fast LAN 32Mb BIOS LAN AM1B-MDH Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN AUDIO CODEC CLRCMOS1 1 USB6_7 1 HD_AUDIO1 USB8_9 1 1 1 PCIE1 RoHS CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 LPT1 Super I/O COM1 1 PANEL 1 CI1 1 1 SPEAKER1...
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... B: USB1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 1 2 3 4 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA3_1 SATA3_2 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FS1b VGA1 5 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 LAN AM1B-M X Fast LAN 32Mb BIOS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN...
... B: USB1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 1 2 3 4 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA3_1 SATA3_2 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FS1b VGA1 5 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 RJ-45 LAN USB 3.0 LAN AM1B-M X Fast LAN 32Mb BIOS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN...
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... Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 15 English Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.5 I/O Panel AM1H-M: 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 2 4 3 5 12 11 No. Description 7 USB 3.0 Port (USB5) 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB23) 9 HDMI Port 10 D-Sub Port 11 DVI-D Port 12 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port * There are...
... Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 15 English Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.5 I/O Panel AM1H-M: 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 2 4 3 5 12 11 No. Description 7 USB 3.0 Port (USB5) 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB23) 9 HDMI Port 10 D-Sub Port 11 DVI-D Port 12 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port * There are...
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AM1B-MDH: 1 3 2 4 11 10 No. Description 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 HDMI Port 9 D-Sub Port 10 DVI-D Port 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port * There are two LEDs on each ...
AM1B-MDH: 1 3 2 4 11 10 No. Description 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 HDMI Port 9 D-Sub Port 10 DVI-D Port 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port * There are two LEDs on each ...
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... Port 9 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. AM1B-M: 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 3 2 4 9 No. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status...
... Port 9 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. AM1B-M: 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 3 2 4 9 No. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status...
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2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 2 English 19
2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 2 English 19
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... the heatsink. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. Please turn off...
... the heatsink. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. Please turn off...
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..., the jumper is "Short". English 25 To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. 2.5 Jumpers Setup AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3...
..., the jumper is "Short". English 25 To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. 2.5 Jumpers Setup AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when a jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3...
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...see p.9, No. 7) (SATA3_2: see p.9, No. 6) (SATA3_A1: see p.9, No. 9) (SATA3_A2: see p.9, No. 8) SATA3_A1 SATA3_1 SATA3_A2 SATA3_2 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see...cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. This USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Serial ATA3 Connectors (for AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M) (SATA3_1: see p.11, 13, No. 7) (SATA3_2: see p.11, 13, No. 15) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR...
...see p.9, No. 7) (SATA3_2: see p.9, No. 6) (SATA3_A1: see p.9, No. 9) (SATA3_A2: see p.9, No. 8) SATA3_A1 SATA3_1 SATA3_A2 SATA3_2 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see...cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. This USB 3.0 header can support two ports. Serial ATA3 Connectors (for AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M) (SATA3_1: see p.11, 13, No. 7) (SATA3_2: see p.11, 13, No. 15) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR...
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... if the chassis cove has been removed. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.9, No. 12) or (see p.9, 11, 13, No. 1) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.9, No. 15) or (see p.9, 11, 13, No. 2) 12 24 1 13...
... if the chassis cove has been removed. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.9, No. 12) or (see p.9, 11, 13, No. 1) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.9, No. 15) or (see p.9, 11, 13, No. 2) 12 24 1 13...
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... driver page. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 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...
... driver page. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 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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... LAN LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Tools Various tools and utilities. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! Place X marks on , and automatically switch off the Power/LAN LEDs when...
... LAN LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. Tools Various tools and utilities. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! Place X marks on , and automatically switch off the Power/LAN LEDs when...
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Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.3.2 Configuring Start8 Style English Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. 3.3 Start8 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency. 3.3.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Start icon. 35
Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.3.2 Configuring Start8 Style English Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. 3.3 Start8 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency. 3.3.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Start icon. 35
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It also lets you are working on the Windows key does. About Displays information about Start8. 37 English AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface.
It also lets you are working on the Windows key does. About Displays information about Start8. 37 English AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface.
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... Screen Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for the descriptions of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Description + / - 4.1.2 Navigation Keys AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the...
... Screen Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for the descriptions of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Description + / - 4.1.2 Navigation Keys AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the...