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...of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of merchantability or fitness for any defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Version 1.0 Published May 2014... Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on...
...of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of merchantability or fitness for any defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Version 1.0 Published May 2014... Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 8 2.1 Installing the CPU 9 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots... 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 53
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 8 2.1 Installing the CPU 9 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots... 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 29 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.5 ASRock Cloud 39 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 49 3.6.1 UI Overview 49 3.6.2 Apps 50 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 53
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... 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B95M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B95M-DGS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B95M-DGS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English If...
... 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B95M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B95M-DGS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B95M-DGS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English If...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout B95M-DGS USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse AT X P W R 1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 DVI1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN CLRCMOS1 1 CMOS Battery B95M-DGS PCI Express 3.0 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O RoHS CHA_FAN1 HD_AUDIO1...
1.3 Motherboard Layout B95M-DGS USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse AT X P W R 1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 DVI1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 LAN CLRCMOS1 1 CMOS Battery B95M-DGS PCI Express 3.0 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O RoHS CHA_FAN1 HD_AUDIO1...
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...touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes ...components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs...
...touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes ...components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs...
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B95M-DGS Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 11 English
B95M-DGS Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 11 English
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...unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. B95M-DGS 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause ...DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 13 English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It is not allowed to ...
...unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. B95M-DGS 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause ...DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 13 English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; It is not allowed to ...
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PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 15 English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. B95M-DGS 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 15 English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. B95M-DGS 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
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... to the motherboard. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. English 17 RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch. B95M-DGS 2.6 Onboard Headers...
... to the motherboard. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. English 17 RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch. B95M-DGS 2.6 Onboard Headers...
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.... Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.5, No. 21) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. English 18 USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_2_3) (see p.5, No. 14) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides ...+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard.
.... Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.5, No. 21) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports. English 18 USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_2_3) (see p.5, No. 14) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides ...+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard.
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... CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. D. B. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.5, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. B95M-DGS 1. You don't need to the ground pin. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.5, No. 17...
... CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. D. B. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.5, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. B95M-DGS 1. You don't need to the ground pin. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.5, No. 17...
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... Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.5, No. 13) 1 PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# LAD3 +3V LAD0 +3VSB GND GND SMB_CLK_MAIN SMB_DATA_MAIN LAD2 LAD1 GND S_PWRDWN# SERIRQ# GND This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Chassis Intrusion...
... Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.5, No. 13) 1 PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# LAD3 +3V LAD0 +3VSB GND GND SMB_CLK_MAIN SMB_DATA_MAIN LAD2 LAD1 GND S_PWRDWN# SERIRQ# GND This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Chassis Intrusion...
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... compatible to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the support CD driver page. 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 install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if ...
... compatible to install those required drivers. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Click on the support CD driver page. 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 install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if ...
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B95M-DGS FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to be triggered. 25 English Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is met. Click on the health status icon to ... this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on hours, S.M.A.R.T. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically!
B95M-DGS FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to be triggered. 25 English Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is met. Click on the health status icon to ... this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on hours, S.M.A.R.T. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically!
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... while booting. B95M-DGS 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature...
... while booting. B95M-DGS 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature...
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...\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your...
...\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Please backup any important data before operating to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your...
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Have you ever been in a situation where you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in off mode. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up the computer then use Orbweb.ME Professional to remotely wake up and ...able to power your computer, even if the computer is supported on or turn it off, monitor and take control of reach? B95M-DGS 3.5 ASRock Cloud ASRock Cloud makes your mobile devices connect to your computer, however the computer was gazillion miles away out of it remotely with your PC...
Have you ever been in a situation where you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in off mode. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up the computer then use Orbweb.ME Professional to remotely wake up and ...able to power your computer, even if the computer is supported on or turn it off, monitor and take control of reach? B95M-DGS 3.5 ASRock Cloud ASRock Cloud makes your mobile devices connect to your computer, however the computer was gazillion miles away out of it remotely with your PC...
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B95M-DGS REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go ... installed to sleep and wake your host computer up from the list by the computer name you to remotely put your host computer to use a motherboard with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Find the host computer from a client device. If you use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. English...
B95M-DGS REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go ... installed to sleep and wake your host computer up from the list by the computer name you to remotely put your host computer to use a motherboard with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Find the host computer from a client device. If you use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. English...
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...of the selected news and know more. 49 English 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. 3.6.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: The ...and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. B95M-DGS 3.6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
...of the selected news and know more. 49 English 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. 3.6.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: The ...and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. B95M-DGS 3.6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
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... may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. B95M-DGS Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated..., the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk...
... may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting Please note that overclocking may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. B95M-DGS Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated..., the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to your GPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk...