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... 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... 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid ...
... 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... 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid ...
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... might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H97M Pro4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H97M Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H97M Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 3 contains...
... might be updated, the content of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H97M Pro4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H97M Pro4 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H97M Pro4 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Chapter 3 contains...
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... the benefits listed below. Traffic Shaping: You can lower the latency in order to setup, optimize, and update their lifespan. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it hard to enter the UEFI automatically when turning ...new programs to use and setup. ASRock APP Charger Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your current PC and the devices connected. It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of 1920 x 1080. H97M Pro4 ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of ...
... the benefits listed below. Traffic Shaping: You can lower the latency in order to setup, optimize, and update their lifespan. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in Game: After setting online game's priority higher, it hard to enter the UEFI automatically when turning ...new programs to use and setup. ASRock APP Charger Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your current PC and the devices connected. It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of 1920 x 1080. H97M Pro4 ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of ...
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... Users may try to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English H97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI ...
... Users may try to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English H97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI ...
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Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the ...8226; Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Also remember to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to ...
Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the ...8226; Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Also remember to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. • In order to ...
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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. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English H97M Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
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. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English H97M Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
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... Populated 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. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It will cause permanent damage to... this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; H97M 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....
... Populated 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. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It will cause permanent damage to... this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; H97M 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....
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...for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. English 21 PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. H97M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using ...multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCI slots: The PCI1 and PCI2 ...
...for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. English 21 PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. H97M Pro4 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using ...multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCI slots: The PCI1 and PCI2 ...
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H97M Pro4 1. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. D. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.10, No. ... wire to MIC2_L. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. English 25 To activate the front mic, go to connect them for the HD audio panel only.
H97M Pro4 1. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. D. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.10, No. ... wire to MIC2_L. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. English 25 To activate the front mic, go to connect them for the HD audio panel only.
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If you install a ThunderboltTM add-in card (AIC). To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. English 26 To use a 4-pin ATX ...
If you install a ThunderboltTM add-in card (AIC). To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. English 26 To use a 4-pin ATX ...
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... with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 28 If you to... Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to two identical PCI...
... with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) English 28 If you to... Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to two identical PCI...
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.... Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for details. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. 2.7.2 Driver... Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates...
.... Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Please check AMD's website for details. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. 2.7.2 Driver... Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates...
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...features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Running The Support CD To...Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 31 English H97M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers ...
...features. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Running The Support CD To...Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 31 English H97M Pro4 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers ...
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... Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections... in -one driver to your computer. 32 English After the installation, you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC...
... Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections... in -one driver to your computer. 32 English After the installation, you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC...
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...: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- If your system will resume to crash while booting. There are certain risks. Feel secure to know that your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the...
...: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- If your system will resume to crash while booting. There are certain risks. Feel secure to know that your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the...
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If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 39 English Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change ... is recommended to save changes and exit. 5. H97M Pro4 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Enter Windows 8/7. 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. Press F10 to create the partition...
If there are SSD's installed into your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 39 English Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change ... is recommended to save changes and exit. 5. H97M Pro4 3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. Enter Windows 8/7. 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. Press F10 to create the partition...
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...; sleep state to AHCI. There are certain risks. H97M Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from 3 into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows Registry Editor. If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to...
...; sleep state to AHCI. There are certain risks. H97M Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from 3 into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in Windows Registry Editor. If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to...
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3.4.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect. Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. 44 English
3.4.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect. Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. 44 English
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... Computer Registration Step 1 Double-click the Orbweb.ME Professional icon Step 2 on the Orbweb.ME Professional installer package file to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. On the Orbweb.ME Portal login page, click Sign Up ...me. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to create an Orbweb.ME account and name your desktop. English 50 Step 3 When installation completes, reboot the computer. 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you ...
... Computer Registration Step 1 Double-click the Orbweb.ME Professional icon Step 2 on the Orbweb.ME Professional installer package file to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. On the Orbweb.ME Portal login page, click Sign Up ...me. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to create an Orbweb.ME account and name your desktop. English 50 Step 3 When installation completes, reboot the computer. 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you ...