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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B250M Pro4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B250M Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B250M Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B250M Pro4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B250M Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B250M Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA...
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... 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® B250 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * 7th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133. • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
... 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® B250 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * 7th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133. • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
User Manual
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... panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel... (For 6th Gen Intel® CPU) • Max. shared memory 1024MB * The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems. • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. B250M Pro4 Audio LAN • HWAEncode/Decode:...
... panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel... (For 6th Gen Intel® CPU) • Max. shared memory 1024MB * The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems. • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI with max. B250M Pro4 Audio LAN • HWAEncode/Decode:...
User Manual
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... run at Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s). ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan...
... run at Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s). ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan...
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... required. B250M Pro4 * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike...
... required. B250M Pro4 * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike...
User Manual
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... don't need to connect them for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. B250M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L...the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Pin 1-3. English 21 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. MIC_RET ...
... don't need to connect them for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. B250M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L...the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Pin 1-3. English 21 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. MIC_RET ...
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...Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in checkboxes. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. DRAM Timing Configuration 45 ... may improve performance. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will expose the CPPC v2 interface to confirm and apply your new settings. B250M Pro4 Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in...
...Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in checkboxes. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. DRAM Timing Configuration 45 ... may improve performance. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will expose the CPPC v2 interface to confirm and apply your new settings. B250M Pro4 Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in...
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... resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration...
... resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration...
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... C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for power saving. 51 English CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for lower power consumption. It is recommended to enable in each processor package. CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for power saving. 4.6.1 CPU Configuration B250M Pro4 Active Processor...
... C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for power saving. 51 English CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for lower power consumption. It is recommended to enable in each processor package. CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 sleep state for power saving. 4.6.1 CPU Configuration B250M Pro4 Active Processor...
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... option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an .... Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Share Memory Configure the size.... Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM...
... option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an .... Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Share Memory Configure the size.... Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM...
Quick Installation Guide
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... latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. B250M Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock B250M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
... latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. B250M Pro4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock B250M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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... Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * 7th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133. • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express...
... Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * 7th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133. • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express...
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...an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V...HD Audio, it is required to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. B250M Pro4 Audio LAN • HWAEncode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b, VP9, HEVC 10b (For 7th Gen Intel® CPU) • HWA Encode/Decode: VP8 , HEVC 8b; GPU/SWEncode/ Decode: VP9, HEVC 10b (For ...
...an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V...HD Audio, it is required to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. B250M Pro4 Audio LAN • HWAEncode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b, VP9, HEVC 10b (For 7th Gen Intel® CPU) • HWA Encode/Decode: VP8 , HEVC 8b; GPU/SWEncode/ Decode: VP9, HEVC 10b (For ...
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... run at Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s). ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan...
... run at Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s). ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan...
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B250M Pro4 * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is required. bit (For 6th Gen Intel® CPU) * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into... USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU, GT_CPU, DRAM, PCH...
B250M Pro4 * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is required. bit (For 6th Gen Intel® CPU) * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into... USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU, GT_CPU, DRAM, PCH...
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... activate the front mic, go to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to Pin 1-3. D. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 4)... and match the black wire to install your system. 2. E. FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Connect Ground (GND) to the front audio panel. 1. B250M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.1, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 ...
... activate the front mic, go to connect them for the AC'97 audio panel. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to Pin 1-3. D. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 4)... and match the black wire to install your system. 2. E. FAN_VOLTAGE_CONTROL GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. Connect Ground (GND) to the front audio panel. 1. B250M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.1, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 ...