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...1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 24 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 24 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 F-Stream 28...
...1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 24 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 24 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 26 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27 3.1 Installing Drivers 27 3.2 F-Stream 28...
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... and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 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 Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide...
... and utilities. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 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 Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide...
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... HDMI ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with Differential Amplifier - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with max. Pure Power-In - PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • KillerTM E2400 Series • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Audio LAN • Max...
... HDMI ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI with Differential Amplifier - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with max. Pure Power-In - PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • KillerTM E2400 Series • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE English 3 Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Audio LAN • Max...
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... CHA_FAN1 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con- Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 1 x USB 2.0 Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike...
... CHA_FAN1 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) • 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con- Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 1 x USB 2.0 Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike...
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... instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, GT_CPU, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64- Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI...
... instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, GT_CPU, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCSA OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64- Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI...
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... 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_5) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 16 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 7 English Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series No...
... 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) 8 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 9 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_5) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 16 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 7 English Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series No...
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Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 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 activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR4_A1 Populated Populated DDR4_A2 Populated Populated DDR4_B1 Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It is not allowed to install identical (the...
Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 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 activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR4_A1 Populated Populated DDR4_A2 Populated Populated DDR4_B1 Populated Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It is not allowed to install identical (the...
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Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. 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. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1...
Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. 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. PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1...
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... turn off (S5). The front panel design may configure the way to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch. You may differ by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 14) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch...
... turn off (S5). The front panel design may configure the way to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch. You may differ by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 14) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch...
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... 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 English 21 Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front audio panel. 1. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 22) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for connecting audio devices to MIC2_L. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 2.
... 3 FAN_VOLTAGE 2 GND 1 English 21 Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front audio panel. 1. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 22) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is for connecting audio devices to MIC2_L. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 2.
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... integrity. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.7, No. 20) PCIe Power Connector (4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.7, No. 23) GND SERIRQ # S_PWRDWN # GN D LAD1 LAD2 SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GN D +3VS B LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST # FRAM E PCICLK This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, 1 which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. GN D GND +12V DETECT Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector when...
... integrity. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.7, No. 20) PCIe Power Connector (4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.7, No. 23) GND SERIRQ # S_PWRDWN # GN D LAD1 LAD2 SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GN D +3VS B LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST # FRAM E PCICLK This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, 1 which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. GN D GND +12V DETECT Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector when...
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... Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com...
... Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com...
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... an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your system. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer and boot into OS. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power...
... an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your system. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer and boot into OS. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power...
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... will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Click on the support CD driver page. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that...
... will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Click on the support CD driver page. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that...
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... users to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.4.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. You can optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 3.4 ASRock Live Update...
... users to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.4.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. You can optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 3.4 ASRock Live Update...
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... Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. USB3.0). Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 3.6 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. You've got nothing: If you do not have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the ASRock Support...
... Host Controller (xHCI) drivers packed into the ISO file. USB3.0). Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series 3.6 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. You've got nothing: If you do not have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in the ASRock Support...
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Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 46 English
Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 46 English
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... E2400 PCIE Ethernet Controller Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for lower power consumption. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Restore on CPU side of memory that is selected, the power will start to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Render Standby Power down . IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable...
... E2400 PCIE Ethernet Controller Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for lower power consumption. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Restore on CPU side of memory that is selected, the power will start to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Render Standby Power down . IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable...
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... able to other required drivers automatically. 74 English Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to modify the system time are having trouble with your system via OMG. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest...
... able to other required drivers automatically. 74 English Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to modify the system time are having trouble with your system via OMG. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest...
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... the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to wait for you. Internet Flash - Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI. Timeout Seconds Configure the number of seconds to use this tool. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Boot Manager Boot Manager...
... the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to wait for you. Internet Flash - Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI. Timeout Seconds Configure the number of seconds to use this tool. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Fatal1ty B150 Gaming K4/Hyper Series Boot Manager Boot Manager...