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... 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 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 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 4.1 Introduction...
... 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 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 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 4.1 Introduction...
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... 4 contains the coniguration guide of the sotware and utilities. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. H91M-XT PLUS Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Mouse...
... 4 contains the coniguration guide of the sotware and utilities. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. H91M-XT PLUS Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H91M-XT PLUS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x Mouse...
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...PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike 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 Power LED Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header 3 English
...PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike 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 Power LED Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header 3 English
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...(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)) • 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-adjustment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Tachometer • CPU Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed...
...(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)) • 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-adjustment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis Tachometer • CPU Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed...
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... Keyboard /Mouse 18 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 3 HDMI1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB0 LAN H91M-XT PLUS 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB2 Top: RJ-45 Intel RoHS 6 PLED1 7 1 1 SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 H81 CLRCMOS1 8 USB6_7 USB4_5 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 TPMS1 9 1 1 10 PCIE1 CMOS Battery 32Mb BIOS...
... Keyboard /Mouse 18 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATXPWR1 VGA1 3 HDMI1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB0 LAN H91M-XT PLUS 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB2 Top: RJ-45 Intel RoHS 6 PLED1 7 1 1 SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 H81 CLRCMOS1 8 USB6_7 USB4_5 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 TPMS1 9 1 1 10 PCIE1 CMOS Battery 32Mb BIOS...
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... 1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 4 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 6 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 7 Power LED Header (PLED1) 8 TPM Header (TPMS1) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 10 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 15 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 18 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) H91M-XT PLUS English...
... 1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 4 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 5 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 6 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 7 Power LED Header (PLED1) 8 TPM Header (TPMS1) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 10 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 15 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 18 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) H91M-XT PLUS English...
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...8226; When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...installing or removing the motherboard. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. H91M-XT PLUS Chapter 2 Installation his is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install motherboard components or change...
...8226; When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...installing or removing the motherboard. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. H91M-XT PLUS Chapter 2 Installation his is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install motherboard components or change...
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Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is switched of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 16 English Please read the documentation of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged.
Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is switched of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 16 English Please read the documentation of or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width graphics cards. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged.
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... clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is removed. If you update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default proile will be detected. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. H91M-XT PLUS 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper...
... clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is removed. If you update the BIOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default proile will be detected. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. H91M-XT PLUS 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper...
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... motherboard. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_0: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA_1: see p.6, No. 11) SATA_0 SATA_1 hese two SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for connecting audio devices to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Front Panel Audio Header 1 (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC2_L MIC2_R (see p.6, No. 10) DUMMY GND P+ P- High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I/O panel, there are for internal storage devices with up to the front audio panel. 1. If you use an AC'97 audio panel...
... motherboard. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_0: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA_1: see p.6, No. 11) SATA_0 SATA_1 hese two SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for connecting audio devices to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Front Panel Audio Header 1 (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC2_L MIC2_R (see p.6, No. 10) DUMMY GND P+ P- High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I/O panel, there are for internal storage devices with up to the front audio panel. 1. If you use an AC'97 audio panel...
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English 21 his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. H91M-XT PLUS Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, No. 15) 1 GND Signal TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 8) PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed.
English 21 his feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. his connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. H91M-XT PLUS Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, No. 15) 1 GND Signal TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 8) PCICLK FRAME PCIRST# his motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed.
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.... Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 22 English he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to display the menu. If the Main Menu does...
.... Drivers Menu he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu he Utilities Menu shows the application sotware that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsot.com/kb/2720599/en-us 22 English he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to display the menu. If the Main Menu does...
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H91M-XT PLUS 3.2 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is not in Windows Registry Editor. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. If your system is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8/7 (32- It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up...
H91M-XT PLUS 3.2 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is not in Windows Registry Editor. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. If your system is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsot Windows 8/7 (32- It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up...
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... UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking conigurations Advanced For advanced system conigurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For coniguring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 34 English You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing the reset button on the system chassis...
... UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking conigurations Advanced For advanced system conigurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For coniguring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 34 English You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing the reset button on the system chassis...
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... Help Screen Toggle sound on the menu bar, and use the mouse to click your required item. You can also use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. Navigation Key(s) Description + / - H91M-XT PLUS 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on /of Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default...
... Help Screen Toggle sound on the menu bar, and use the mouse to click your required item. You can also use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. Navigation Key(s) Description + / - H91M-XT PLUS 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on /of Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default...
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... can set up overclocking features. H91M-XT PLUS Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to overclock their non Z87 chipset motherboards. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In...
... can set up overclocking features. H91M-XT PLUS Because the UEFI sotware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to overclock their non Z87 chipset motherboards. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Non-Z OC Non-Z OC allows users with a K-Series Haswell processor to your CPU and motherboard. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In...
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... English Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is idle for PCIE1. Share Memory Conigure the size of memory that is installed. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card...
... English Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is idle for PCIE1. Share Memory Conigure the size of memory that is installed. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. 4.4.2 Chipset Coniguration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for lower power consumption. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card...
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... disable the onboard network interface controller. If [Power Of] is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. It will start to boot up when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/LAN LEDs will be switched of when the system is selected, the power will remain of the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 49 English H91M-XT PLUS Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio...
... disable the onboard network interface controller. If [Power Of] is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. It will start to boot up when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/LAN LEDs will be switched of when the system is selected, the power will remain of the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 49 English H91M-XT PLUS Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio...
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... UEFI Setup Only to select [Smart Auto]. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option, it . Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.7 USB Coniguration H91M-XT PLUS USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. It is recommended to ix it is normal that the system will postpone booting up ater pressing the power button. 55 English Please note that ater enabling this option to disable legacy USB support. USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. Legacy USB Support Enable...
... UEFI Setup Only to select [Smart Auto]. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option, it . Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 4.4.7 USB Coniguration H91M-XT PLUS USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. It is recommended to ix it is normal that the system will postpone booting up ater pressing the power button. 55 English Please note that ater enabling this option to disable legacy USB support. USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. Legacy USB Support Enable...
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... optical disk drive to conigure internet connection settings for you are having trouble with your UEFI. 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 USB pen drive before using UEFI Tech Service. Please setup network coniguration before using this to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 57 English 4.5 Tools H91M-XT PLUS UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if...
... optical disk drive to conigure internet connection settings for you are having trouble with your UEFI. 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 USB pen drive before using UEFI Tech Service. Please setup network coniguration before using this to install the drivers from our servers for Internet Flash. 57 English 4.5 Tools H91M-XT PLUS UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if...