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...1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 30 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 32 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities...
...1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 22 2.5 Jumpers Setup 23 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 30 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 30 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 32 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 33 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities...
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... Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any...
... Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any...
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...; 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1 / 7), XSplit, Killer Network...
...; 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1 / 7), XSplit, Killer Network...
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... mobile devices connect to your HDDs here. ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Super Alloy Technology for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/cloud/index.html ASRock APP Shop ASRock APP Shop is subject to windows automatically! 7 English Please visit the website for faster, stabler, and more new features and improved utilities. By adding specialized ICs and reworking circuits, the onboard USB ports, LAN ports, and...
... mobile devices connect to your HDDs here. ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Super Alloy Technology for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/cloud/index.html ASRock APP Shop ASRock APP Shop is subject to windows automatically! 7 English Please visit the website for faster, stabler, and more new features and improved utilities. By adding specialized ICs and reworking circuits, the onboard USB ports, LAN ports, and...
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... users. Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series ASRock UEFI Guide Need help you are able to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Got lost among UEFI pages? The tutorial will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of failing. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this feature. Please note that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use...
... users. Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series ASRock UEFI Guide Need help you are able to update their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. Got lost among UEFI pages? The tutorial will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of failing. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this feature. Please note that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use...
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ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 10 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy...
ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 10 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID", then you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy...
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... DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 11 SATA3 and SATA Express Connectors (SATAE_5_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 COM Port Header (COM1) 21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 22 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 23 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper...
... DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 11 SATA3 and SATA Express Connectors (SATAE_5_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 COM Port Header (COM1) 21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 22 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 23 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper...
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... Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM...
... Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details. 4. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM...
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... previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer and boot into OS. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your system. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Select the GPU number according to installation. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and...
... previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer and boot into OS. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your system. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Select the GPU number according to installation. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and...
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... the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. 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. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD...
... the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. 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. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD...
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... the content always up-to-date. 3.5.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your computer from 3 into 0. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Double click on OK. 51 English Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series 3.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft...
... the content always up-to-date. 3.5.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your computer from 3 into 0. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Double click on OK. 51 English Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series 3.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft...
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... use Orbweb.ME Professional. 62 English Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will see the desktop of the Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on Remote Desktop. You have to continue. If the Remote Desktop Connection dialog appears, click Connect to physically wake...
... use Orbweb.ME Professional. 62 English Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will see the desktop of the Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on Remote Desktop. You have to continue. If the Remote Desktop Connection dialog appears, click Connect to physically wake...
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... PCIE2. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. 94 English Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. Share Memory Configure the size of...
... PCIE2. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. 94 English Select enable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. Share Memory Configure the size of...
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...USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under Windows® 7). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). 4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup...
...USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under Windows® 7). If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). 4.4.9 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup...
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... via OMG. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. 4.5 Tools Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. You may...
... via OMG. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you are having trouble with your current PC and the devices connected. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. 4.5 Tools Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users. You may...
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... Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM...
... Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM...
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... DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 11 SATA3 and SATA Express Connectors (SATAE_5_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 COM Port Header (COM1) 21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 22 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 23 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper...
... DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 11 SATA3 and SATA Express Connectors (SATAE_5_4) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 17 Power LED Header (PLED1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 COM Port Header (COM1) 21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 22 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 23 BIOS Selection Jumper (BIOS_SEL1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper...
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...; 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1 / 7), XSplit, Killer Network...
...; 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1 / 7), XSplit, Killer Network...
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... USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series ASRock UEFI Guide Need help you to customize your personal computer. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. If power loss occurs during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu...
... USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. Fatal1ty H97 Killer Series ASRock UEFI Guide Need help you to customize your personal computer. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. If power loss occurs during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu...
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... in RAID mode. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from the support CD to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 14 English When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to your USB storage device. ASRock...
... in RAID mode. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from the support CD to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 14 English When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to your USB storage device. ASRock...