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... Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 9 1.5 I/O Panel 13 Chapter 2 Installation 16 2.1 Installing the CPU 17 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 20 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 21 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 23 2.5 Jumpers Setup 24 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 30 3.1 Installing Drivers 30 3.2 A-Tuning 31 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.4 Start8 38 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 4.1 Introduction 41 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 41 4.1.2 Navigation Keys...
... Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 9 1.5 I/O Panel 13 Chapter 2 Installation 16 2.1 Installing the CPU 17 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 20 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 21 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 23 2.5 Jumpers Setup 24 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 30 3.1 Installing Drivers 30 3.2 A-Tuning 31 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34 3.4 Start8 38 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 4.1 Introduction 41 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 41 4.1.2 Navigation Keys...
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. In this manual, Chapter...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. In this manual, Chapter...
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... Port Header • 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 Power Fan Connector (3-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) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit...
... Port Header • 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 Power Fan Connector (3-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) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit...
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... enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy...
... enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your USB storage devices. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy...
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... the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your system via OMG. It fully utilizes the memory space that installs the LAN driver to your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their BIOS without fear of internet access granted to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB disk. ASRock System Browser ASRock...
... the BIOS update procedure after entering S4/S5 state. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your system via OMG. It fully utilizes the memory space that installs the LAN driver to your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their BIOS without fear of internet access granted to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB disk. ASRock System Browser ASRock...
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... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. 8 English The speedy boot will completely change your computer log in the BIOS, the Power/LAN LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock USB Key...
... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. 8 English The speedy boot will completely change your computer log in the BIOS, the Power/LAN LEDs will automatically switch off when the system is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock USB Key...
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USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout H81M-HG4: X Fast LAN H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 1 2 3 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 21 CPU_FAN1 VGA1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN HDMI1 4 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 LAN 5 USB 2.0 CLRCMOS1 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 1 B: USB3 SATA_3 SATA_2 6 CMOS Battery SATA_1 SATA_0 7 H81M-HG4 X Fast USB 8 USB 3.0 PCIE1 9 Audio CODEC Super I/O RoHS CHA_FAN1...
USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1.4 Motherboard Layout H81M-HG4: X Fast LAN H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 1 2 3 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 21 CPU_FAN1 VGA1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN HDMI1 4 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 LAN 5 USB 2.0 CLRCMOS1 T: USB2 Top: RJ-45 1 B: USB3 SATA_3 SATA_2 6 CMOS Battery SATA_1 SATA_0 7 H81M-HG4 X Fast USB 8 USB 3.0 PCIE1 9 Audio CODEC Super I/O RoHS CHA_FAN1...
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...2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 6 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 TPM Header (TPMS1) 12 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 16 Print Port Header (LPT1) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 CPU...
...2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 6 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 TPM Header (TPMS1) 12 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 16 Print Port Header (LPT1) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 CPU...
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... not clear the CMOS right after you to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is removed. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis...
... not clear the CMOS right after you to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is removed. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis...
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... system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 30 English Click on a specific item then...
... system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 30 English Click on a specific item then...
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... a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is not in Windows Registry Editor. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to crash while booting. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh...
... a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is not in Windows Registry Editor. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to crash while booting. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to refresh...
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... run the UEFI Setup Utility by pressing the reset button on your system. H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 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 41 English...
... run the UEFI Setup Utility by pressing the reset button on your system. H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 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 41 English...
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4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I /O performance. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. 56 English VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation...
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for Directed I /O performance. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. 56 English VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for PCIE1. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Share Memory Configure the size of manageability, security, isolation...
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.... H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 Render Standby Power down . If [Power Off] is installed. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/LAN LEDs will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will also automatically switch off when the system is idle for the onboard digital outputs. Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode...
.... H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 Render Standby Power down . If [Power Off] is installed. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/LAN LEDs will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will also automatically switch off when the system is idle for the onboard digital outputs. Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode...
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... latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB pen drive before using this to update your PC. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 65 English 4.5 Tools H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery...
... latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your USB pen drive before using this to update your PC. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 65 English 4.5 Tools H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you . Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery...
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...2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 6 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 TPM Header (TPMS1) 12 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 16 Print Port Header (LPT1) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 CPU...
...2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 6 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 10 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 TPM Header (TPMS1) 12 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 16 Print Port Header (LPT1) 17 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 CPU...
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...8226; 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-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) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- perature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows®...
...8226; 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-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) BIOS Feature • 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- perature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows®...
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... enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in Flash ROM. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can boost the performance of the device. ASRock APP Charger allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock...
... enter the BIOS setup menu to update the system BIOS in Flash ROM. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can boost the performance of the device. ASRock APP Charger allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. H81M-HG4/H81M-DG4/H81M-VG4 1.3 Unique Features ASRock...
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... ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to prevent users from our servers for you without fear of your system via OMG. Please note that BIOS files need to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to update their lifespan. It fully utilizes the memory...
... ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to prevent users from our servers for you without fear of your system via OMG. Please note that BIOS files need to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to update their lifespan. It fully utilizes the memory...
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... 2 pins. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If you do not clear the CMOS right after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short...
... 2 pins. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If you do not clear the CMOS right after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Short...