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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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... 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H97M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock H97M Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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...
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... Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your SSDs or HDDs in F-Stream. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. It fully utilizes the ... Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. RealTime Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you are currently transferring. The lightning boot up experience. H97M Pro4 ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. And it can configure your computer...
... Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your SSDs or HDDs in F-Stream. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. It fully utilizes the ... Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. RealTime Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you are currently transferring. The lightning boot up experience. H97M Pro4 ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to the list. And it can configure your computer...
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H97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Users may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you can help you are having trouble with your USB ... dampness by sending a support request from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your personal computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and...
H97M Pro4 ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". Users may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you can help you are having trouble with your USB ... dampness by sending a support request from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can start installing the OS in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your personal computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and...
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.... • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Before...motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do...
.... • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into it. Before...motherboard components. • In order to avoid damage from static electricity to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do...
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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. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. 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. H97M Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
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. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. 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. H97M Pro4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
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... (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 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. otherwise, this motherboard... Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 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.
... (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 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. otherwise, this motherboard... Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 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.
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... slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. 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. English 21 Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before...
... slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. 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. English 21 Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before...
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D. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to this header. B. E. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.10, No. 15) Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 17) (3-pin ... fan connectors and match the black wire to install your system. 2. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the ground pin. To activate the front mic, go to MIC2_L. English 25 You don't need to function correctly. H97M Pro4 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but...
D. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to this header. B. E. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.10, No. 15) Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 17) (3-pin ... fan connectors and match the black wire to install your system. 2. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the ground pin. To activate the front mic, go to MIC2_L. English 25 You don't need to function correctly. H97M Pro4 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but...
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This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to this connector when you install a ThunderboltTM add-in card (AIC). To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, ...
This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to this connector when you install a ThunderboltTM add-in card (AIC). To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, ...
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...This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to the AMD's website 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 Express ...PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details.) English 28 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots.
...This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Please refer to the AMD's website 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 Express ...PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card vendor for details.) English 28 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots.
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... AMD's website for details. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. The Catalyst...Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. We recommend using this utility to your computer and boot into OS. Step...
... AMD's website for details. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. The Catalyst...Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. We recommend using this utility to your computer and boot into OS. Step...
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... on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. "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 and... not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your CD-ROM drive. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and...
... on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. "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 and... not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your CD-ROM drive. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and...
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... Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. After the installation, you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new...Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will be auto-installed as well. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the...
... Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. After the installation, you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info, Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new...Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will be auto-installed as well. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the...
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... working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. Double click on OK. 38 English If Windows 8.1/8/7 is not...
... working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. Double click on OK. 38 English If Windows 8.1/8/7 is not...
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.... 39 English 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 F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced... ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your settings. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. Enter Windows 8/7. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. H97M Pro4...
.... 39 English 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 F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced... ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to your settings. Press F10 to create the partition on Create. Enter Windows 8/7. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. H97M Pro4...
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If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in... not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. H97M Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft ...
If your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in... not in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows Registry Editor. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. H97M Pro4 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft ...
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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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....ME Professional on your host computer. Step 1 Click on the Orbweb.ME Professional installer package file to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. English 50 Signing Up for Host Computer Registration Step 1 Double-....ME Professional Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to start installation. On the Orbweb.ME Portal login page, click Sign Up to complete the installation. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to create an Orbweb.ME account and name your desktop....
....ME Professional on your host computer. Step 1 Click on the Orbweb.ME Professional installer package file to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. English 50 Signing Up for Host Computer Registration Step 1 Double-....ME Professional Kloudian® Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to start installation. On the Orbweb.ME Portal login page, click Sign Up to complete the installation. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to create an Orbweb.ME account and name your desktop....