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... 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 29 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 34 3.4.1 UI Overview 34 3.4.2 Apps 35 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers 38 3.4.4 Setting 39 3.5 Start8 40
... 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 29 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 34 3.4.1 UI Overview 34 3.4.2 Apps 35 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers 38 3.4.4 Setting 39 3.5 Start8 40
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...) • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 4 contains the coniguration guide of the sotware and utilities. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup...
...) • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 4 contains the coniguration guide of the sotware and utilities. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup...
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...; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header by ASMedia ASM1042A (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support •...
...; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header by ASMedia ASM1042A (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support •...
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... should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. H81M-HDS R2.0 Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools.
... should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. H81M-HDS R2.0 Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools.
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... IN 5 HDMI 6 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 7 USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 CLRCMOS1 1 8 B: USB3 CMOS Battery LAN H81M-HDS RoHS 9 USB3_2_3 1 Front USB 3.0 10 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O Intel 32Mb BIOS H81 PCIE2 SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 11 HD_AUDIO1 1 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 18 17 16 14 13...
... IN 5 HDMI 6 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 7 USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 CLRCMOS1 1 8 B: USB3 CMOS Battery LAN H81M-HDS RoHS 9 USB3_2_3 1 Front USB 3.0 10 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O Intel 32Mb BIOS H81 PCIE2 SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 11 HD_AUDIO1 1 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 18 17 16 14 13...
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.... 10) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system irst, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right ater you do the clear-CMOS action. English 17... the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. H81M-HDS R2.0 2.5 Jumpers...
.... 10) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system irst, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right ater you do the clear-CMOS action. English 17... the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. H81M-HDS R2.0 2.5 Jumpers...
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Please leave your computer. English 27 H81M-HDS R2.0 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
Please leave your computer. English 27 H81M-HDS R2.0 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem.
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Click on Step 2 to update. Click to select one or more items you will see more details. 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 38 English Please update them all soon.
Click on Step 2 to update. Click to select one or more items you will see more details. 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 38 English Please update them all soon.
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...tools, cool sound efects and stunning visuals. You may also restart by turning the system of and then back on. H81M-HDS R2.0 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking ... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing the reset button on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less diicult but also a lot more amusing. his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP...
...tools, cool sound efects and stunning visuals. You may also restart by turning the system of and then back on. H81M-HDS R2.0 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking ... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing the reset button on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will it make BIOS setup less diicult but also a lot more amusing. his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP...
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...and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver ater entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 64 English Set [Enabled] to keep the... 3.0 devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode.
...and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver ater entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 64 English Set [Enabled] to keep the... 3.0 devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is enabled in BIOS). Set [Disabled] to disable legacy USB support. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode.
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Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to your PC. 4.5 Tools H81M-HDS R2.0 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in...having trouble with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in...
Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to your PC. 4.5 Tools H81M-HDS R2.0 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in...having trouble with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in...
Quick Installation Guide
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Motherboard Layout 1 2 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse ATX12V1 H81M-HDS R2.0 3 DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ...SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 7 USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 CLRCMOS1 1 8 B: USB3 CMOS Battery LAN H81M-HDS RoHS 9 USB3_2_3 1 Front USB 3.0 10 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O Intel 32Mb BIOS H81 PCIE2 SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 11 HD_AUDIO1 1 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 18 17 16 14 13...
Motherboard Layout 1 2 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse ATX12V1 H81M-HDS R2.0 3 DVI1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ...SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 7 USB 2.0 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 CLRCMOS1 1 8 B: USB3 CMOS Battery LAN H81M-HDS RoHS 9 USB3_2_3 1 Front USB 3.0 10 PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O Intel 32Mb BIOS H81 PCIE2 SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 11 HD_AUDIO1 1 CI1 1 TPMS1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 1 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 18 17 16 14 13...
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Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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H81M-HDS R2.0 Connector BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certiications • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection...
H81M-HDS R2.0 Connector BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certiications • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection...
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...; 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use . 8 English Overclocking may be done at your... or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by ...
...; 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. You can use . 8 English Overclocking may be done at your... or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by ...
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...and user default proile will be detected. Ater waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system irst, and then shut it down before you need to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper... if the CMOS battery is "Open". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the record of the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. H81M-HDS R2.0 1.3 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper ...
...and user default proile will be detected. Ater waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system irst, and then shut it down before you need to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper... if the CMOS battery is "Open". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to clear the record of the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. H81M-HDS R2.0 1.3 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper ...