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...the California Legislature. Operation is subject to change without written consent of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ... omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Version 1.0 Published April 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance.
...the California Legislature. Operation is subject to change without written consent of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ... omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Version 1.0 Published April 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance.
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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 (... Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 38 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 43 3.5 ASRock Cloud 48
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 (... Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 38 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 43 3.5 ASRock Cloud 48
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.... Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H97M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on...
.... Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock H97M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on...
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ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information. You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to get connected with your PC's files, music, photos, and video clips remotely with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. ...Restriction may apply and the offer is subject to your HDDs here. Please visit the website for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/...
ASRock Disk Health Report Displaying detailed HDD information. You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to get connected with your PC's files, music, photos, and video clips remotely with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. ...Restriction may apply and the offer is subject to your HDDs here. Please visit the website for further details: http://www.asrock.com/feature/...
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...UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID...driver to your USB storage device. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". H97M ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
...UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID...driver to your USB storage device. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". H97M ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 123 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CMOS Battery DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 ... SPDIF Center: 25 Top: LAN 1 SPDIF1_OUT1 CHA_FAN2 10 11 SATA_3 Central/Bass LINE IN REAR SPK FRONT Top: 1 USB3_2_3 Center: Bottom: MIC IN 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 H97M SATA_2 24 PCIE1 13 Audio CODEC Super I/O PCI1 X Fast RAM PCI2 RoHS Intel H97 X Fast LAN CLRCMOS1 1 14 CI1 1 COM1 1 LPT1 PCIE2 TPMS1 CHA_FAN1 USB8_9...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 123 4 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CMOS Battery DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 ... SPDIF Center: 25 Top: LAN 1 SPDIF1_OUT1 CHA_FAN2 10 11 SATA_3 Central/Bass LINE IN REAR SPK FRONT Top: 1 USB3_2_3 Center: Bottom: MIC IN 12 HD_AUDIO1 1 H97M SATA_2 24 PCIE1 13 Audio CODEC Super I/O PCI1 X Fast RAM PCI2 RoHS Intel H97 X Fast LAN CLRCMOS1 1 14 CI1 1 COM1 1 LPT1 PCIE2 TPMS1 CHA_FAN1 USB8_9...
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... touch the ICs. • Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes ... before installing or removing the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. 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. Also remember...
... touch the ICs. • Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Make sure to ensure that comes ... before installing or removing the motherboard components. Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. 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. Also remember...
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H97M 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
H97M 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
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... memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 19 English H97M 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is unable to install ...type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. For dual channel configuration, you...
... memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 19 English H97M 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is unable to install ...type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. For dual channel configuration, you...
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H97M 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 the card before ... used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCI slot: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
H97M 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 the card before ... used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCI slot: The PCI1 and PCI2 slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
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...drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the motherboard. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to this header according to turn off (S5). When connecting your system using the power switch. Press the reset...the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1/S3 sleep state. H97M 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause...
...drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the motherboard. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to this header according to turn off (S5). When connecting your system using the power switch. Press the reset...the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1/S3 sleep state. H97M 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause...
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... Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10, No. 17) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.10, No. 18) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on... IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard.
... Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one header on this motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10, No. 17) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.10, No. 18) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four USB 2.0 ports on... IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides four USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard.
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... ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. English 26 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin... 5. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 2) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.10, No. 22) 12 24 1 13 5 1 8 4 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.
... ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.10, No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. English 26 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin... 5. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 2) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.10, No. 22) 12 24 1 13 5 1 8 4 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.
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... SPD3 SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# This is an interface for print port cable that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. English 27 H97M Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10, No. 23) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices.
... SPD3 SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# This is an interface for print port cable that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. English 27 H97M Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10, No. 23) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices.
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... graphics cards. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is... recommended to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are supported with this motherboard. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. It...
... graphics cards. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that the cards are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is... recommended to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are supported with this motherboard. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. It...
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... provided by Microsoft. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 31 English H97M 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the... CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features.
... provided by Microsoft. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 31 English H97M 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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the... CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features.
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Enable this OC setting profile to five different fan speeds using the graph. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically! HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your OC ...
Enable this OC setting profile to five different fan speeds using the graph. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically! HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your OC ...
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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- Double click on OK. 38 English Click on the value Start and change the value from ...
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- Double click on OK. 38 English Click on the value Start and change the value from ...
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... simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. H97M 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode...There are certain risks. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Double click on OK. 43 English It saves your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- If Windows 8.1/8/7 is a feature that periodically wakes your system...
... simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. H97M 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode...There are certain risks. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. Double click on OK. 43 English It saves your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- If Windows 8.1/8/7 is a feature that periodically wakes your system...
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...able to power your PC from anywhere in off , monitor and take control of reach? 3.5 ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 48 English For ASRock motherboards with your PC on or turn it off mode. Users may use any other preferred remote desktop... application. ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your PC seamlessly! This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN...
...able to power your PC from anywhere in off , monitor and take control of reach? 3.5 ASRock Cloud ASRock partners with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 48 English For ASRock motherboards with your PC on or turn it off mode. Users may use any other preferred remote desktop... application. ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your PC seamlessly! This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN...