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... or translated in any language, in this device must accept any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation may or may cause undesired operation. ... interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Version 1.0 Published March 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights...
... or translated in any language, in this device must accept any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation may or may cause undesired operation. ... interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Version 1.0 Published March 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights...
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Motherboard Layout H81M USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard HDMI1 SATA_4 SATA_0 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CMOS Battery DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 ... module) USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN Top: 1 SPDIF1_OUT1 CHA_FAN2 Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Top: Center: HD_AUDIO1 1 H81M PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O CI1 1 IR1 1 PCI1 X Fast RAM PCI2 RoHS XX Fast USB Fast LAN Intel H81 COM1 1 LPT1 PCIE2 TPMS1 CHA_FAN1 USB8_9 1 1 1 USB6_7...
Motherboard Layout H81M USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard HDMI1 SATA_4 SATA_0 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CMOS Battery DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 ... module) USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN Top: 1 SPDIF1_OUT1 CHA_FAN2 Central/Bass LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Top: Center: HD_AUDIO1 1 H81M PCIE1 Audio CODEC Super I/O CI1 1 IR1 1 PCI1 X Fast RAM PCI2 RoHS XX Fast USB Fast LAN Intel H81 COM1 1 LPT1 PCIE2 TPMS1 CHA_FAN1 USB8_9 1 1 1 USB6_7...
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... the model you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English If you are using...
... the model you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English If you are using...
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H81M ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in the root directory of internet access granted to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock System Browser ASRock...system time are able to update their lifespan. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to other users. Only ...
H81M ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in the root directory of internet access granted to extend their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock System Browser ASRock...system time are able to update their lifespan. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to other users. Only ...
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... off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows...
... off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows...
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... Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from anywhere in the world. H81M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with your PC from our support CD, ... installs the LAN driver to your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. You will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph.
... Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from anywhere in the world. H81M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with your PC from our support CD, ... installs the LAN driver to your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. You will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph.
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... place them on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When ...placing screws to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you handle the components. • Hold components by...
... place them on a carpet. Doing so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's components, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When ...placing screws to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you handle the components. • Hold components by...
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English H81M Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English H81M Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at ...memory module installed. 3. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. H81M 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1.
It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at ...memory module installed. 3. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. H81M 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1.
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... (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE2 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 H81M For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord ... that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slot: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and ...
... (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE1 x16 PCIE2 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode x16 x4 H81M For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord ... that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slot: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and ...
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Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. H81M System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.1, No. 13) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator ... wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. English 23 PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power status indicator on when the hard drive is on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power...
Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. H81M System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.1, No. 13) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator ... wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. English 23 PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power status indicator on when the hard drive is on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power...
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... Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.1, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_2_3) (see p.1, No. 11) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy ...) (see p.1, No. 15) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.1, No. 16) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports.
... Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.1, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_2_3) (see p.1, No. 11) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy ...) (see p.1, No. 15) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.1, No. 16) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard. Each USB 3.0 header can support two ports.
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...receiving infrared module. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.1, No. 21) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.1, No. 1) 5 1 This motherboard pro- To use a 8 4 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. vides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. This COM1 header ...port module. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 2) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 6) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V FAN_SPEED This...
...receiving infrared module. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.1, No. 21) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.1, No. 1) 5 1 This motherboard pro- To use a 8 4 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. vides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. This COM1 header ...port module. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.1, No. 2) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.1, No. 6) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V FAN_SPEED This...
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...) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. H81M Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.1, No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices.
...) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. H81M Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.1, No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices.