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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H87 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H87 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H87 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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...; HD Graphics Built-in LGA1150 Package • Digi Power Design • 4 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® H87 • Supports Intel® Small Business Advantage 2.0 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non...
...; HD Graphics Built-in LGA1150 Package • Digi Power Design • 4 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® H87 • Supports Intel® Small Business Advantage 2.0 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non...
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...; HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 3 resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. H87 Pro4 • Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate...
...; HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 3 resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. H87 Pro4 • Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate...
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...usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www....asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. H87 Pro4 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ...
...usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www....asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. H87 Pro4 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ...
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...be placed in order to extend their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without fear of your USB storage ...You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB storage device, please change...
...be placed in order to extend their BIOS without permission to modify the system time are able to your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without fear of your USB storage ...You may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after regaining power. H87 Pro4 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of your USB storage device, please change...
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... CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from anywhere in A-Tuning. You will automatically shift...required drivers automatically. 9 English The fans will be able to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the world. H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer...
... CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from anywhere in A-Tuning. You will automatically shift...required drivers automatically. 9 English The fans will be able to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in the world. H87 Pro4 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer...
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...RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB ...3.0 Intel H87 PCI1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 USB3_4_5 1 64Mb BIOS SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN CHA_FAN1 ...
...RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 H87 Pro4 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM LAN RoHS Audio CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 CMOS Battery PCIE3 PCIE4 Super I/O Front USB ...3.0 Intel H87 PCI1 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 USB3_4_5 1 64Mb BIOS SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 USB2_3 1 PLED1 1 PLED PWRBTN CHA_FAN1 ...
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... SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H87 Pro4 English 11 No.
... SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H87 Pro4 English 11 No.
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..." , click "Enable playback multistreaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find the "Mixer" tool on each LAN port. H87 Pro4 * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd...
..." , click "Enable playback multistreaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find the "Mixer" tool on each LAN port. H87 Pro4 * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd...
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Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. H87 Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. H87 Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.
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H87 Pro4 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
H87 Pro4 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
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It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. English 19 H87 Pro4 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause ...
It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. English 19 H87 Pro4 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause ...
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... card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 21 English H87 Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord...
... card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 21 English H87 Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord...
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... switch on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. H87 Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly.
... switch on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. H87 Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly.
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... to connect them for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. H87 Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. 1 GND SPDIFOUT Please...
... to connect them for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. H87 Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. 1 GND SPDIFOUT Please...
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... install it. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. H87 Pro4 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...
... install it. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. H87 Pro4 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...
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... be stored in the RAM drive. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is met. 29 English The fans will automatically shift to disable the Internet. H87 Pro4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to other users. OMG Schedule the starting...
... be stored in the RAM drive. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is met. 29 English The fans will automatically shift to disable the Internet. H87 Pro4 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to other users. OMG Schedule the starting...
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H87 Pro4 3. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in ... and exit. 5. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 33 English Press F10 to AHCI. Exit...
H87 Pro4 3. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to create the partition on Create. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in ... and exit. 5. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 33 English Press F10 to AHCI. Exit...
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... the timer is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep 35 English Windows system will enter sleep state. 3. H87 Pro4 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Windows Start ‐> the arrow next to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters...
... the timer is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep 35 English Windows system will enter sleep state. 3. H87 Pro4 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Windows Start ‐> the arrow next to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters...
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H87 Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause ...
H87 Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause ...