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... visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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... time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to Windows? Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more durable performance, including XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink, Premium Alloy Choke, NexFETTM MOSFET, 12K ...offer is subject to get connected with your PC seamlessly! ASRock Cloud allows you to change, termination or discontinuation by a third party. You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to your PC's files, music, photos, and ...
... time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to Windows? Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more durable performance, including XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink, Premium Alloy Choke, NexFETTM MOSFET, 12K ...offer is subject to get connected with your PC seamlessly! ASRock Cloud allows you to change, termination or discontinuation by a third party. You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to your PC's files, music, photos, and ...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 4 Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 56 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0... Bottom: MIC IN TPMS1 PCIE_PWR1 1 FATAL TY 1 27 26 PCIE1 8 USB3_4_5 1 Purity SoundTM 2 H97 PERFORMANCE PCIE2 25 1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 PCIE3 CMOS Battery CLRMOS1 BIOS_SEL1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 RoHS 1 24 Super... PCI1 Intel I/O PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 H97 PCIE4 23 T B1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCI2 RoHS COM1 1 PCI3 SPEAKER1 PLED1 1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET ...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 4 Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 56 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB0... Bottom: MIC IN TPMS1 PCIE_PWR1 1 FATAL TY 1 27 26 PCIE1 8 USB3_4_5 1 Purity SoundTM 2 H97 PERFORMANCE PCIE2 25 1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 PCIE3 CMOS Battery CLRMOS1 BIOS_SEL1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 RoHS 1 24 Super... PCI1 Intel I/O PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 H97 PCIE4 23 T B1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCI2 RoHS COM1 1 PCI3 SPEAKER1 PLED1 1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET ...
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... the bag that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Failure to do not overtighten the screws! Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...
... the bag that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Failure to do not overtighten the screws! Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...
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... system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis to the motherboard. The LED is on when the system is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch. Note the positive and negative pins ... chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED is in S1/S3 sleep state.
... system status indicator on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis to the motherboard. The LED is on when the system is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch. Note the positive and negative pins ... chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED is in S1/S3 sleep state.
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Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 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. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow...
Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 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. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow...
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... box then click OK. 2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- There are certain risks. Double click on OK...
... box then click OK. 2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into 0. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- There are certain risks. Double click on OK...
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...Technology enables the processor to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to your GPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to reduce electromagnetic interference for better power saving and heat dissipation. Choose 1.6 for better... the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to keep the max CPU ratio as the CPU Ratio.
...Technology enables the processor to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to your GPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to reduce electromagnetic interference for better power saving and heat dissipation. Choose 1.6 for better... the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also affect the clock speed of other components. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to keep the max CPU ratio as the CPU Ratio.
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... [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of the data in checkboxes. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series DRAM Reference Clock Select...
... [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of the data in checkboxes. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series DRAM Reference Clock Select...
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Motherboard Layout 1 Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 23 4 56 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: ...FRONT Bottom: MIC IN TPMS1 PCIE_PWR1 1 FATAL TY 1 27 26 PCIE1 8 USB3_4_5 1 Purity SoundTM 2 H97 PERFORMANCE PCIE2 25 1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 PCIE3 CMOS Battery CLRMOS1 BIOS_SEL1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 RoHS 1 24 Super ...PCI1 Intel I/O PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 H97 PCIE4 23 T B1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCI2 RoHS COM1 1 PCI3 SPEAKER1 PLED1 1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1...
Motherboard Layout 1 Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 23 4 56 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: ...FRONT Bottom: MIC IN TPMS1 PCIE_PWR1 1 FATAL TY 1 27 26 PCIE1 8 USB3_4_5 1 Purity SoundTM 2 H97 PERFORMANCE PCIE2 25 1 BIOS_A_LED1 BIOS_B_LED1 PCIE3 CMOS Battery CLRMOS1 BIOS_SEL1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 RoHS 1 24 Super ...PCI1 Intel I/O PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 H97 PCIE4 23 T B1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCI2 RoHS COM1 1 PCI3 SPEAKER1 PLED1 1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1...
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... website for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Support CD...
... website for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Support CD...
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... ESD Protection. Please visit the website for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/cloud/index.html ASRock APP Shop ASRock APP Shop is designed for users to change, termination or discontinuation by a third party. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is specially designed with Super Alloy Technology for faster, stabler, and more...
... ESD Protection. Please visit the website for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/cloud/index.html ASRock APP Shop ASRock APP Shop is designed for users to change, termination or discontinuation by a third party. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Super Alloy This motherboard is specially designed with Super Alloy Technology for faster, stabler, and more...
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... not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with...
... not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes with...
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... status indicator on the chassis to the pin assignments below. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the motherboard. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place... to the reset switch on when the system is on the chassis front panel. The LED is operating. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart.
... status indicator on the chassis to the pin assignments below. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the motherboard. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Fatal1ty H97 Performance Series 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place... to the reset switch on when the system is on the chassis front panel. The LED is operating. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart.