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... View 4 2.2 Rear View 5 2.3 Inside View 6 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 7 3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 7 3.2 How to Remove the M.2 WiFi Module 8 3.3 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2260) 9 3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 10 3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 11 3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules 13 3.7 How to Install the VESA Bracket 14 3.8 Positions of the Beebox series 15 Chapter 4 Software and Utilities Operation 16 4.1 Installing Drivers 16 4.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop...
... View 4 2.2 Rear View 5 2.3 Inside View 6 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 7 3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 7 3.2 How to Remove the M.2 WiFi Module 8 3.3 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2260) 9 3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 10 3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 11 3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules 13 3.7 How to Install the VESA Bracket 14 3.8 Positions of the Beebox series 15 Chapter 4 Software and Utilities Operation 16 4.1 Installing Drivers 16 4.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop...
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4.2.4 Setting 22 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 23 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 26 4.1 Introduction 26 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 26 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 4.2 Main Screen 28 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 4.4 Advanced Screen 32 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 33 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 35 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 37 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration 39 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 40 4.4.6 USB Configuration 42 4.5 Tools 43 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 45 4.7 Security Screen 46 4.8 Boot Screen 47 4.9 Exit Screen 50
4.2.4 Setting 22 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 23 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 26 4.1 Introduction 26 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 26 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 4.2 Main Screen 28 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 4.4 Advanced Screen 32 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 33 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 35 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 37 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration 39 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 40 4.4.6 USB Configuration 42 4.5 Tools 43 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 45 4.7 Security Screen 46 4.8 Boot Screen 47 4.9 Exit Screen 50
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... model you for purchasing Beebox series, a reliable barebone system produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any items are using. It delivers excellent performance with : Beebox series Chassis Motherboard (pre-installed) M.2 WiFi Module (pre-installed) *The barebone system does not include memory, hard drive and M.2 SSD. • Power Adapter (65W/19V) & Power Cord • SATA Data and Power Cable • M.2 Screw *Plug type depends on ASRock's website without notice. Because the hardware specifications might be updated...
... model you for purchasing Beebox series, a reliable barebone system produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any items are using. It delivers excellent performance with : Beebox series Chassis Motherboard (pre-installed) M.2 WiFi Module (pre-installed) *The barebone system does not include memory, hard drive and M.2 SSD. • Power Adapter (65W/19V) & Power Cord • SATA Data and Power Cable • M.2 Screw *Plug type depends on ASRock's website without notice. Because the hardware specifications might be updated...
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... U Memory Supports DDR4 2133MHz, 2 x SO-DIMM slots, Max. 32GB M.2 slot Supports 1 x M.2 SSD slot (Support PCIe 3.0x4/SATA3 type 2260/2280 M.2 SSD) HDD Supports 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD (7mm/9.5mm) LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 (802.11ac + BT 4.0) Audio Realtek ALC283 Front I/O 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.1(Type C) , 1 x IR , 1 x Head phone with MIC-IN Rear I/O 1 x HDMI (4K/2K@60Hz) , 1 x HDMI (4K/2K@30Hz)*, 1 x DP (1.2)* , 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x LAN , 1 x Kensington lock *HDMI(4K/2K@30Hz) & DisplayPort ports don't support Hot Plug function . Power Unit...
... U Memory Supports DDR4 2133MHz, 2 x SO-DIMM slots, Max. 32GB M.2 slot Supports 1 x M.2 SSD slot (Support PCIe 3.0x4/SATA3 type 2260/2280 M.2 SSD) HDD Supports 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD (7mm/9.5mm) LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 (802.11ac + BT 4.0) Audio Realtek ALC283 Front I/O 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.1(Type C) , 1 x IR , 1 x Head phone with MIC-IN Rear I/O 1 x HDMI (4K/2K@60Hz) , 1 x HDMI (4K/2K@30Hz)*, 1 x DP (1.2)* , 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x LAN , 1 x Kensington lock *HDMI(4K/2K@30Hz) & DisplayPort ports don't support Hot Plug function . Power Unit...
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... Lock Slot 6 USB 3.0 (Type A) 7 *DisplayPort 1.2 *The Beebox series support dual display video output. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Off Blinking On Description No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 5 English You can use HDMI (4K/2K@60Hz) and DisplayPort or HDMI (4K/2K@60Hz) and HDMI (4K/2K@30Hz) ports at the same time. * There are two LEDs on the LAN port. 2.2 Rear...
... Lock Slot 6 USB 3.0 (Type A) 7 *DisplayPort 1.2 *The Beebox series support dual display video output. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Off Blinking On Description No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 5 English You can use HDMI (4K/2K@60Hz) and DisplayPort or HDMI (4K/2K@60Hz) and HDMI (4K/2K@30Hz) ports at the same time. * There are two LEDs on the LAN port. 2.2 Rear...
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Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2260) 1. Beebox series 2. English 9 3.3 How to the motherboard.
Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2260) 1. Beebox series 2. English 9 3.3 How to the motherboard.
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Extended Bracket. 3. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. 4. 3.4 How to the motherboard. 10 English Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 1. Remove the standoff screw. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the extended bracket to the motherboard.
Extended Bracket. 3. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into the slot. 4. 3.4 How to the motherboard. 10 English Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 1. Remove the standoff screw. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the extended bracket to the motherboard.
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4. Align the three latches on the bottom panel with the three latch holes on the chassis. clicks into place. 12 English Connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the bottom panel and secure it 7. Then reinstall the bottom panel until it using the four screws. 5. Attach the HDD cage to the motherboard and reinstall the bottom panel. 6.
4. Align the three latches on the bottom panel with the three latch holes on the chassis. clicks into place. 12 English Connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the bottom panel and secure it 7. Then reinstall the bottom panel until it using the four screws. 5. Attach the HDD cage to the motherboard and reinstall the bottom panel. 6.
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Enter BIOS by using the remote controller. English 15 USB Power On Function: USB Power On Function allows system power on /off the Beebox series by pressing or during device startup. 2. 3.8 Positions of the Beebox series The Beebox series can also easily power on via USB keyboard/mouse. This function is useful when the Beebox series is mounted behind your display/TV. *You can be placed in a vertical position will ensure better cooling performance. Select "Advanced > ACPI...
Enter BIOS by using the remote controller. English 15 USB Power On Function: USB Power On Function allows system power on /off the Beebox series by pressing or during device startup. 2. 3.8 Positions of the Beebox series The Beebox series can also easily power on via USB keyboard/mouse. This function is useful when the Beebox series is mounted behind your display/TV. *You can be placed in a vertical position will ensure better cooling performance. Select "Advanced > ACPI...
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... and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Click on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft...
... and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. Click on the support CD driver page. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display the menu. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft...
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.... Double-click utility. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Beebox series 4.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to perform job-related tasks. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to date...
.... Double-click utility. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Beebox series 4.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to perform job-related tasks. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to date...
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...; 7 installation disk with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. In order for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI - Beebox series 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. Due to that fact that XHCI is not included in the ASRock Support...
...; 7 installation disk with the Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. In order for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI - Beebox series 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. Due to that fact that XHCI is not included in the ASRock Support...
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Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 3 Select "Create a Windows 7 installation disk with a USB device". Step 4 Locate your Win7 source folder or your system. Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your ISO file. 24 English
Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 3 Select "Create a Windows 7 installation disk with a USB device". Step 4 Locate your Win7 source folder or your system. Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your ISO file. 24 English
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... its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility...
... its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility...
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Navigation Key(s) Description + / - Beebox series 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use the mouse to click your required item. You can also use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. To change option for the selected items Switch to next function Go to the...
Navigation Key(s) Description + / - Beebox series 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use the mouse to click your required item. You can also use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. To change option for the selected items Switch to next function Go to the...
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... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 36 English WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. If [Power On] is selected, the system will be switched off when the system is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Restore on . Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power LED will start to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots...
... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 36 English WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. If [Power On] is selected, the system will be switched off when the system is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Restore on . Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power LED will start to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots...
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... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your system via OMG. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools Beebox series OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access...
... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your system via OMG. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools Beebox series OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access...
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... to plug in your UEFI. UEFI Download Server Select a server to check if the motherboard functions properly. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this function. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to configure internet connection settings for you. ASRock Diagnostic Tool Use this tool to download the UEFI firmware. 44...
... to plug in your UEFI. UEFI Download Server Select a server to check if the motherboard functions properly. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this function. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to configure internet connection settings for you. ASRock Diagnostic Tool Use this tool to download the UEFI firmware. 44...
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... be turned on your computer's boot time. Beebox series 4.8 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on or off when the system boots up by Windows 8.1 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to UEFI utility in Windows. Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility...
... be turned on your computer's boot time. Beebox series 4.8 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on or off when the system boots up by Windows 8.1 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to UEFI utility in Windows. Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility...
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... using Windows 8.1 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you 've enabled Full Screen Logo. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings. Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of times the system automatically restores the default settings. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to show normal POST messages. Disable for faster boot speed. 48 English Full Screen Logo Enable...
... using Windows 8.1 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you 've enabled Full Screen Logo. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings. Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of times the system automatically restores the default settings. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to show normal POST messages. Disable for faster boot speed. 48 English Full Screen Logo Enable...