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... may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation are used only for any defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material...
... may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation are used only for any defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 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 ... 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 55 3.6.1 UI Overview 55 3.6.2 Apps 56
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 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 ... 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 55 3.6.1 UI Overview 55 3.6.2 Apps 56
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Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H97 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H97 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H97 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English It delivers excellent performance...
Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H97 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H97 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H97 Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English It delivers excellent performance...
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... specially designed with Super Alloy Technology for users to download on the mainpage of APP Shop. ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your motherboard up to date with a new interface, more durable performance, including Premium Alloy Choke, NexFETTM MOSFET, and Sapphire Black... PCB. Please visit the website for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/cloud/index.html ASRock APP Shop ASRock APP Shop is designed...
... specially designed with Super Alloy Technology for users to download on the mainpage of APP Shop. ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your motherboard up to date with a new interface, more durable performance, including Premium Alloy Choke, NexFETTM MOSFET, and Sapphire Black... PCB. Please visit the website for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/cloud/index.html ASRock APP Shop ASRock APP Shop is designed...
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...required drivers automatically. 9 English Users may prevent motherboard damages due to your personal computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to "RAID", then you are having trouble with your USB storage device. H97 Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When ... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have encountered, describe the problem in RAID mode. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
...required drivers automatically. 9 English Users may prevent motherboard damages due to your personal computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to "RAID", then you are having trouble with your USB storage device. H97 Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When ... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have encountered, describe the problem in RAID mode. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may try to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Ps2 Keyboard/ Mouse HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, ...: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 PCIE_PWR1 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 H97 Pro4 CPU_FAN1 PCIE1 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 RoHS CMOS Battery Audio CODEC PCIE3 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE4 Super I/O Intel...
1.4 Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Ps2 Keyboard/ Mouse HDMI1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, ...: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 PCIE_PWR1 CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 H97 Pro4 CPU_FAN1 PCIE1 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 RoHS CMOS Battery Audio CODEC PCIE3 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE4 Super I/O Intel...
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... that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...; Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before installing or removing the motherboard components. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you uninstall any components, place them on...
... that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...; Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before installing or removing the motherboard components. Also remember to unplug the power cord before you uninstall any components, place them on...
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The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English H97 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 H97 Pro4 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed.
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... the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. H97 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 is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 ... Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. English 19 otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
... the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. H97 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 is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 ... Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. English 19 otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
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H97 Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI ... and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slots: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used...
H97 Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI ... and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slots: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used...
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... the hard drive is operating. H97 Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper...
... the hard drive is operating. H97 Pro4 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper...
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... p.10, No. 17) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.10, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET This header is one header on this motherboard. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.10, No. 16) 1 PLED- Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.10, No. 6) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX...
... p.10, No. 17) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.10, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET This header is one header on this motherboard. PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this motherboard. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_4_5) (see p.10, No. 16) 1 PLED- Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.10, No. 6) Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX...
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... ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English 26 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 22) This COM1 header supports a serial port ...it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 24) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (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. vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector.
... ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 5) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. English 26 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 22) This COM1 header supports a serial port ...it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 24) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (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. vides an 8-pin ATX 12V 4 1 power connector.
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...the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically ...us 28 English 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. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. To improve Windows...
...the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically ...us 28 English 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. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. To improve Windows...
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Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. OC DNA OC DNA is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays ... using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to dampness. USB Key Plug in red color). HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. H97 Pro4 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to the friends. values, current temperature, etc.
Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. OC DNA OC DNA is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays ... using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to dampness. USB Key Plug in red color). HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. H97 Pro4 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to the friends. values, current temperature, etc.
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... into the word box then click OK. 2. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to crash while booting. If your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- If Windows 8.1/8/7 is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below... Confirm whether your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. H97 Pro4 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from 3 into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\...
... into the word box then click OK. 2. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to crash while booting. If your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- If Windows 8.1/8/7 is not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below... Confirm whether your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. H97 Pro4 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from 3 into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\...
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... in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- There are certain risks. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to...
... in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- There are certain risks. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to...
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For ASRock motherboards with a Intel® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. Have you ever been in a situation where you ... controlling your computer, even if the computer is in the world. H97 Pro4 3.5 ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your mobile devices connect to power your PC on or turn it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 45 English This motherboard supports Remote Wake Technology with the onboard Intel® LAN, so...
For ASRock motherboards with a Intel® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. Have you ever been in a situation where you ... controlling your computer, even if the computer is in the world. H97 Pro4 3.5 ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with Kloudian to make your mobile devices connect to power your PC on or turn it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 45 English This motherboard supports Remote Wake Technology with the onboard Intel® LAN, so...
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H97 Pro4 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote ... and password. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to sleep and wake your host computer up from the list by the computer name you use a motherboard with your host computer to Orbweb.ME portal login page: http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log in with dual LAN ports, please disable one of Java...
H97 Pro4 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote ... and password. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to sleep and wake your host computer up from the list by the computer name you use a motherboard with your host computer to Orbweb.ME portal login page: http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log in with dual LAN ports, please disable one of Java...
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... English Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. H97 Pro4 3.6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to ... below displays the relative information. Double-click on the image to perform job-related tasks. Click on your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
... English Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. H97 Pro4 3.6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to ... below displays the relative information. Double-click on the image to perform job-related tasks. Click on your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.