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... Slots) 18 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.6 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.6.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 30 3.2.1 UI Overview 30 3.2.2 Apps 31 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 34...
... Slots) 18 2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.6 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.6.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 29 3.1 Installing Drivers 29 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 30 3.2.1 UI Overview 30 3.2.2 Apps 31 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 34...
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3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 36 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 37 4.1 Introduction 37 4.2 EZ Mode 38 4.3 Advanced Mode 39 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 39 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 40 4.4 Main Screen 41 4.5 OC ...
3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 36 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 37 4.1 Introduction 37 4.2 EZ Mode 38 4.3 Advanced Mode 39 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 39 4.3.2 Navigation Keys 40 4.4 Main Screen 41 4.5 OC ...
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..., the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. 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 (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock B250M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you...
..., the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. 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 (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 2 x Screws for purchasing ASRock B250M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you...
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.... * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL, RCM, BSMI • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required. B250M Pro4 * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin...8226; Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit (For 6th Gen Intel® CPU) * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www...
.... * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL, RCM, BSMI • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required. B250M Pro4 * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin...8226; Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit (For 6th Gen Intel® CPU) * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www...
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Function of the back plate may collide with the pre-installed I /O cover, as the picture shown below. 2 1 10 English Certain graphics cards with extra thickness of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please ... (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out How to Remove the I/O Cover? Before installing such a wider graphics card, please loosen the screws to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio...
Function of the back plate may collide with the pre-installed I /O cover, as the picture shown below. 2 1 10 English Certain graphics cards with extra thickness of the Audio Ports in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Please ... (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out How to Remove the I/O Cover? Before installing such a wider graphics card, please loosen the screws to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio...
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... from static electricity to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. B250M Pro4 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. ...11 English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static ...
... from static electricity to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. B250M Pro4 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. ...11 English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static ...
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Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 12 English Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. 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. 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 12 English Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. 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. 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
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...DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double... Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...
...DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double... Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type...
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... Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE3 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe slots:... CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is 1 PCI...
... Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE3 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe slots:... CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is 1 PCI...
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B250M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 4) FAN_SPEED This motherboard pro- CPU Fan Connectors (4-...FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but... FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. To activate the front mic, go to install your system. 2. C. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the...
B250M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 4) FAN_SPEED This motherboard pro- CPU Fan Connectors (4-...FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but... FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. To activate the front mic, go to install your system. 2. C. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the...
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... card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.6.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 23 Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. B250M Pro4 2.6 CrossFireXTM and Quad ... cards may require different methods to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with the graphics ...
... card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.6.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 23 Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. B250M Pro4 2.6 CrossFireXTM and Quad ... cards may require different methods to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with the graphics ...
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.... AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. B250M Pro4 2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and ...click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. English 25 Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and ...
.... AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. B250M Pro4 2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and ...click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. English 25 Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and ...
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The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to replace mPCIe and mSATA. 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is occupied, the PCIe-type M.2 device on the PCB type and length of your M..../2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). * Please be noted that aims to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw.
The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to replace mPCIe and mSATA. 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is occupied, the PCIe-type M.2 device on the PCB type and length of your M..../2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). * Please be noted that aims to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw.
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... Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 29 English B250M 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. Therefore, the drivers you...
... Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 29 English B250M 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. Therefore, the drivers you...
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... Update & APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more. 30 English 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and ...downloading software applications for your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.2.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel...
... Update & APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more. 30 English 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and ...downloading software applications for your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.2.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel...
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... recommended app appears on the right. Please scroll up and down to install. The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of the screen. The green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer. B250M Pro4 3.2.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all... the available apps on screen for you have already intalled it or not. - Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want ...
... recommended app appears on the right. Please scroll up and down to install. The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of the screen. The green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer. B250M Pro4 3.2.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all... the available apps on screen for you have already intalled it or not. - Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want ...
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English To uninstall it, simply click on the upper right corner. Step 4 When installation completes, you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 3 If you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the trash can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps. 32
English To uninstall it, simply click on the upper right corner. Step 4 When installation completes, you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 3 If you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the trash can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps. 32
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English 33 B250M Pro4 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading.
English 33 B250M Pro4 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the yellow icon to see more details. When there is an available new version for your app, you have already installed. Step 2 Click on the app icon to start upgrading.
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Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 34 English 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Click to select one or more items you will see more details. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 34 English 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.