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... Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28 3.1 Installing Drivers 28 3.2 A-Tuning 29 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 35 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 40 3.5 ASRock Cloud 45 3.6 ASRock APP Shop...
... Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28 3.1 Installing Drivers 28 3.2 A-Tuning 29 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 35 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 40 3.5 ASRock Cloud 45 3.6 ASRock APP Shop...
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Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find 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 change without further notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any...
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find 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 change without further notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any...
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...; 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x PCIe 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)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi...
...; 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x PCIe 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)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi...
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... can use . H97 Pro4 Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1) • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore...
... can use . H97 Pro4 Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Kloudian Orbweb.ME Professional (Win 8.1) • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore...
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... on the PC. H97 Pro4 ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their BIOS. 7 English RealTime Analysis of accessing your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be designed easy to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams...
... on the PC. H97 Pro4 ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their BIOS. 7 English RealTime Analysis of accessing your current PC and the devices connected. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be designed easy to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams...
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... access ASRock Instant Flash. If power loss occurs during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to other complicated flash utility. ASRock UEFI Guide Need help you to optimize your USB disk. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in Flash ROM. You can select and add commonly used BIOS options to "My Favorites" by pressing or during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will show up on "My Favorites" page in a few clicks without entering Windows...
... access ASRock Instant Flash. If power loss occurs during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to other complicated flash utility. ASRock UEFI Guide Need help you to optimize your USB disk. ASRock My Favorites in UEFI Another handy design in Flash ROM. You can select and add commonly used BIOS options to "My Favorites" by pressing or during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will show up on "My Favorites" page in a few clicks without entering Windows...
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... problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. H97 Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver...
... problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. H97 Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from the support CD to your USB storage device. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver...
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... SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Power LED Header (PLED1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 25 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H97 Pro4 English 11...
... SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Power LED Header (PLED1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 25 PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) H97 Pro4 English 11...
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...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 26) 1 GND This motherboard pro- 2 +12V 3 FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 24) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 22) This COM1 header supports a serial port...
...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 26) 1 GND This motherboard pro- 2 +12V 3 FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 24) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 22) This COM1 header supports a serial port...
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... system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com...
... system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com...
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3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is not in Windows Registry Editor. There are certain risks. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Double click on OK. 40 English...
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is not in Windows Registry Editor. There are certain risks. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Double click on OK. 40 English...
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... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 80 English Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will also automatically switch off when the power recovers. Onboard HDMI...
... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 80 English Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will also automatically switch off when the power recovers. Onboard HDMI...
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4.4.6 Super IO Configuration H97 Pro4 PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. 85 English
4.4.6 Super IO Configuration H97 Pro4 PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. 85 English
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... is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Set [Disabled] to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 88 English Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode.
... is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Set [Disabled] to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 88 English Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode.
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... accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools H97 Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet...
... accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are required. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your USB storage device. 4.5 Tools H97 Pro4 System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet...
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... setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive...
... setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive...
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...pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Power LED Header (PLED1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header...
...pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Power LED Header (PLED1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 19 TPM Header (TPMS1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 COM Port Header (COM1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header...
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...; 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x PCIe 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)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi...
...; 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x PCIe 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)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi...
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... other users. Just select "UEFI Guide"! ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in ASRock UEFI. Please note that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. Got lost among UEFI pages? Please be noted that BIOS files need to access ASRock Instant Flash. If power loss occurs during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to be placed in UEFI. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows...
... other users. Just select "UEFI Guide"! ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in ASRock UEFI. Please note that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. Got lost among UEFI pages? Please be noted that BIOS files need to access ASRock Instant Flash. If power loss occurs during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to be placed in UEFI. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows...
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... the problem in RAID mode. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. Users may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble...
... the problem in RAID mode. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team. Users may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you can help you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble...