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... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 16 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 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 23 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 28 3.3.1 UI Overview 28 3.3.2 Apps 29 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 32 3.3.4 Setting 33 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 34...
... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 16 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 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 23 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 28 3.3.1 UI Overview 28 3.3.2 Apps 29 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 32 3.3.4 Setting 33 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 34...
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4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 34 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 4.2 Main Screen 36 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 37 4.4 Advanced Screen 44 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 45 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 47 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 49 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 50 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 51 4.4.6 USB Configuration 53 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 54 4.5 Tools 55 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 57 4.7 Boot Screen 58 4.8 Security Screen 61 4.9 Exit Screen 62
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 34 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 4.2 Main Screen 36 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 37 4.4 Advanced Screen 44 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 45 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 47 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 49 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 50 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 51 4.4.6 USB Configuration 53 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 54 4.5 Tools 55 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 57 4.7 Boot Screen 58 4.8 Security Screen 61 4.9 Exit Screen 62
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... BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81M-HG4 R4.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-HG4 R4.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-HG4 R4.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications of this documentation will be subject to change...
... BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81M-HG4 R4.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M-HG4 R4.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M-HG4 R4.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modifications of this documentation will be subject to change...
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...® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. capacity of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems. • Dual VGA output: support HDMI and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI 1.4 Technology with HDMI 1.4 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) 2 English 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor...
...® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600 • Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1 • Max. capacity of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems. • Dual VGA output: support HDMI and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI 1.4 Technology with HDMI 1.4 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) 2 English 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor...
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...2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x SPI 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 English...
...2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x SPI 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 English...
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... 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Tachometer • CPU Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. English Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking...
... 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Tachometer • CPU Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. English Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking...
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PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 CPU_FAN1 17 ATX12V1 H81M-HG4 R4.0 2 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 3 HDMI1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_0 B: USB3_1 LAN H81M-HG4 4 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 HD_AUDIO1 1 Audio CODEC Intel H81 PCIE1 CLRMOS1 1 SPI_TPM_J1 BIOS ROM CMOS Battery 1 SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 5 6 1 7 USB6_7 USB4_5 TPMS1 8 1 1 9 10 11 CHA_FAN1 12 RoHS PCIE2 SPK_CI1 1 16 15 14 13 English 5
PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 CPU_FAN1 17 ATX12V1 H81M-HG4 R4.0 2 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 3 HDMI1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_0 B: USB3_1 LAN H81M-HG4 4 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 HD_AUDIO1 1 Audio CODEC Intel H81 PCIE1 CLRMOS1 1 SPI_TPM_J1 BIOS ROM CMOS Battery 1 SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 5 6 1 7 USB6_7 USB4_5 TPMS1 8 1 1 9 10 11 CHA_FAN1 12 RoHS PCIE2 SPK_CI1 1 16 15 14 13 English 5
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... a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English H81M-HG4 R4.0 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold...
... a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English H81M-HG4 R4.0 Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold...
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PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 16 English 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. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged.
PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 16 English 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. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged.
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... CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. English 17 However, please do the clear-CMOS action. H81M-HG4 R4.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. If you update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short the pins on the pins, the jumper...
... CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS. English 17 However, please do the clear-CMOS action. H81M-HG4 R4.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. If you update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short the pins on the pins, the jumper...
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... hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure the way to this header. When connecting your system using the power switch. English Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.5, No. 4) GND PWRBTN# PLEDPLED+ GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors...
... hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may configure the way to this header. When connecting your system using the power switch. English Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.5, No. 4) GND PWRBTN# PLEDPLED+ GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors...
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... OUT_RET This header is for the HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_0: see p.5, No. 11) (SATA_1: see p.5, No. 10) SATA_0 SATA_1 These two SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for the AC'97 audio panel. English 19 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. H81M-HG4 R4.0 Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_2...
... OUT_RET This header is for the HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_0: see p.5, No. 11) (SATA_1: see p.5, No. 10) SATA_0 SATA_1 These two SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for the AC'97 audio panel. English 19 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. H81M-HG4 R4.0 Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_2...
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... Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 22 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard...
... Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 22 English Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard...
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... SATA mode to -date. 3.2.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8.1/8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Double click on OK. 23 English Please backup any important data before operating to refresh email or social networking applications. H81M-HG4 R4.0 3.2 Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
... SATA mode to -date. 3.2.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8.1/8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Double click on OK. 23 English Please backup any important data before operating to refresh email or social networking applications. H81M-HG4 R4.0 3.2 Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
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... power on the system chassis. 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 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 34 English Not only will continue with the following UEFI setup screens...
... power on the system chassis. 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 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 34 English Not only will continue with the following UEFI setup screens...
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Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration H81M-HG4 R4.0 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. 47 English Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is allocated...
Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration H81M-HG4 R4.0 Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Set to Auto to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. 47 English Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is allocated...
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If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. 48 English Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.
If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. 48 English Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.
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... UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option, it . 4.4.6 USB Configuration H81M-HG4 R4.0 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Please note that the system will postpone booting up after enabling this option to select [Smart Auto]. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to fix it is normal that after pressing the power button...
... UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option, it . 4.4.6 USB Configuration H81M-HG4 R4.0 USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Please note that the system will postpone booting up after enabling this option to select [Smart Auto]. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to fix it is normal that after pressing the power button...
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4.5 Tools H81M-HG4 R4.0 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. 55 English Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you.
4.5 Tools H81M-HG4 R4.0 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. 55 English Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you.
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... a handy tool in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to save your PC.
... a handy tool in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to save your PC.