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.... Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0o C and 40o C. • If you use an extension cord, make sure that have been damaged as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all instructions in environments with...
.... Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0o C and 40o C. • If you use an extension cord, make sure that have been damaged as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all instructions in environments with...
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... 1.1 Package Contents 7 1.2 Specifications 8 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 Rear Panel 12 1.5 System Chassis 13 1.6 Remote Controller 14 2 Quick Installation 15 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 18 4 Installing the Second HDD 20 5 Dual Monitor 22 6 Driver Installation 23 7 Utility Menu 24 7.1 Instant Boot 24 7.1.1 Introduction 24 7.1.2 Installation 25 7.2 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle (Trial version 28 7.3 ASRock APP Charger 29 7.4 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (Trial version)....... 30 7.5 ASRock XFast RAM 31 7.6 ASRock XFast USB 34 7.7 ASRock XFast LAN 37 7.8 Other...
... 1.1 Package Contents 7 1.2 Specifications 8 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 Rear Panel 12 1.5 System Chassis 13 1.6 Remote Controller 14 2 Quick Installation 15 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 18 4 Installing the Second HDD 20 5 Dual Monitor 22 6 Driver Installation 23 7 Utility Menu 24 7.1 Instant Boot 24 7.1.1 Introduction 24 7.1.2 Installation 25 7.2 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle (Trial version 28 7.3 ASRock APP Charger 29 7.4 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (Trial version)....... 30 7.5 ASRock XFast RAM 31 7.6 ASRock XFast USB 34 7.7 ASRock XFast LAN 37 7.8 Other...
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... you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Mini Series Support CD Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord One AC/DC Adapter Anti-Slip Pad Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 In case any modifications of this manual will be...
... you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Mini Series Support CD Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord One AC/DC Adapter Anti-Slip Pad Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 In case any modifications of this manual will be...
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...) 3. Processor Chipset Memory Display Storage LAN Front I/O Rear I/O Audio ODD WiFi Bluetooth Controller Power Dimension Volume AMD E2-1800 APU AMD A68M Chipset Supports DDR3 1333/1066MHz, 2 x SO-DIMM slots, maximum up to 16GB Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD7340M Graphics Supports up to two 2.5" SATA HDDs and RAID 0/1 Gigabit LAN 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x MIC, 1 x Headphone 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x D-Sub VGA, 6 x USB 2.0, 1 x S/PDIF 7.1 Ch HD Audio DVD Super Multi 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II MCE Remote Controller 65W...
...) 3. Processor Chipset Memory Display Storage LAN Front I/O Rear I/O Audio ODD WiFi Bluetooth Controller Power Dimension Volume AMD E2-1800 APU AMD A68M Chipset Supports DDR3 1333/1066MHz, 2 x SO-DIMM slots, maximum up to 16GB Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD7340M Graphics Supports up to two 2.5" SATA HDDs and RAID 0/1 Gigabit LAN 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x MIC, 1 x Headphone 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x D-Sub VGA, 6 x USB 2.0, 1 x S/PDIF 7.1 Ch HD Audio DVD Super Multi 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II MCE Remote Controller 65W...
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SATA 3.0 connector: For the HDD's SATA data cable 10 Fan connector 5. CPU Fan 8. ATX5V output power connector for slim ODD & 2.5" HDD 12. 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 11 10 9 8 1 2 7 3 4 DDR3_A1 6 DDR3_A2 5 1. SATA 3.0 connector: For the ODD's SATA data cable 11. Fan connector 4. Infrared module header 7. Memory sockets 6. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For the WiFi module 9. Clear CMOS jumper 10. SATA 3.0 connector: For the HDD's SATA data cable 2. Heatsink 3.
SATA 3.0 connector: For the HDD's SATA data cable 10 Fan connector 5. CPU Fan 8. ATX5V output power connector for slim ODD & 2.5" HDD 12. 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 11 10 9 8 1 2 7 3 4 DDR3_A1 6 DDR3_A2 5 1. SATA 3.0 connector: For the ODD's SATA data cable 11. Fan connector 4. Infrared module header 7. Memory sockets 6. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For the WiFi module 9. Clear CMOS jumper 10. SATA 3.0 connector: For the HDD's SATA data cable 2. Heatsink 3.
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Fan Connection Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 11 1. SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections 2.
Fan Connection Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 11 1. SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections 2.
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Microphone port 30. Infrared receiver 25 26 13 Headphone port 29. 1.5 System Chassis 31 30 29 28 27 25. Optical Disc Drive 26. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 27. USB 3.0 ports: USB devices 31. Drive activity indicator 28.
Microphone port 30. Infrared receiver 25 26 13 Headphone port 29. 1.5 System Chassis 31 30 29 28 27 25. Optical Disc Drive 26. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 27. USB 3.0 ports: USB devices 31. Drive activity indicator 28.
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Connecting a VGA Monitor to the HDMI Port. 15 Connecting the Network with the RJ-45 LAN Port. 4. Chapter 2 Quick Installation 1. Connecting an HDMI Device to the VGA Port. 3. Connecting USB Devices to the USB2.0 Ports. 2.
Connecting a VGA Monitor to the HDMI Port. 15 Connecting the Network with the RJ-45 LAN Port. 4. Chapter 2 Quick Installation 1. Connecting an HDMI Device to the VGA Port. 3. Connecting USB Devices to the USB2.0 Ports. 2.
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Rear Port for 2/4/6 Channel; Connecting Stereo Speakers or Headphones. (Front L/R Out Port) 8. Connecting a Microphone. (Mic In Port) 9. Connecting an External Audio Device. (Line In Port for 8 Channel) 7. Connecting Center / Subwoofer Speakers. (Center/LEF Port) 16 5. Connecting a DVI Device to the DVI Port. 6.
Rear Port for 2/4/6 Channel; Connecting Stereo Speakers or Headphones. (Front L/R Out Port) 8. Connecting a Microphone. (Mic In Port) 9. Connecting an External Audio Device. (Line In Port for 8 Channel) 7. Connecting Center / Subwoofer Speakers. (Center/LEF Port) 16 5. Connecting a DVI Device to the DVI Port. 6.
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Connecting Headphones / Microphones / USB3.0 Devices 17 Powering on the System. 14. 10. Connecting an Optical Device to the DC-In Jack. 13. Connecting Side Speakers. (Side Port for 4/6/8 Channel) 11. Connecting Power to the Optical S/PDIF Out Port. 12.
Connecting Headphones / Microphones / USB3.0 Devices 17 Powering on the System. 14. 10. Connecting an Optical Device to the DC-In Jack. 13. Connecting Side Speakers. (Side Port for 4/6/8 Channel) 11. Connecting Power to the Optical S/PDIF Out Port. 12.
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Connect the other end to the top HDD. 7. 4. Connect the SATA and power cables to SATA3_1 and J1 connectors on the motherboard. 6. Replace the side cover and fasten the screws. 21 Connect the other SATA and power cables to the ODD and the bottom HDD. 5.
Connect the other end to the top HDD. 7. 4. Connect the SATA and power cables to SATA3_1 and J1 connectors on the motherboard. 6. Replace the side cover and fasten the screws. 21 Connect the other SATA and power cables to the ODD and the bottom HDD. 5.
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... have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and restart your computer. To enable dual monitor, please connect monitor cables to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub can drive the same or different display contents simultaneously. HDMI, DVI and D-Sub monitors cannot all be enabled at the same time. You can enjoy dual monitor after your ASRock Mini series HTPC. ASRock Mini series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub...
... have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and restart your computer. To enable dual monitor, please connect monitor cables to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub can drive the same or different display contents simultaneously. HDMI, DVI and D-Sub monitors cannot all be enabled at the same time. You can enjoy dual monitor after your ASRock Mini series HTPC. ASRock Mini series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub...
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Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 23 Chapter 6 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be autodetected and listed on the support CD driver page.
Please follow the order from top to bottom to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 23 Chapter 6 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be autodetected and listed on the support CD driver page.
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... the following link to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot's setup page. A. Click "Next" to . b. You may choose a different folder if you want to. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Then click "Next". Create a start menu folder. c. Select a location. a. You may choose a different folder if...
... the following link to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot's setup page. A. Click "Next" to . b. You may choose a different folder if you want to. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Then click "Next". Create a start menu folder. c. Select a location. a. You may choose a different folder if...
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d. e. D. Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. Double click ASRock Instant Boot's icon on Windows® desktop. C. After the installation is completed, you will find an ASRock Instant Boot icon on the desktop, then Instant Boot's main menu will pop up. 26 Click "Finish" to begin installing Instant Boot driver.
d. e. D. Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. Double click ASRock Instant Boot's icon on Windows® desktop. C. After the installation is completed, you will find an ASRock Instant Boot icon on the desktop, then Instant Boot's main menu will pop up. 26 Click "Finish" to begin installing Instant Boot driver.
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... ping time low. Options Configure settings such as program prioritization, language and update the program. tion or solve problems with speed, ping time or connections. Documentation Opens detailed help you get the maximum out of your connec- bottom right and selecting Open windows. Make the keyboard LEDs display Traffic Shaping information. Usage Graph Displays the Usage Graph. cFos Speed Test Quickly test the upload and download speed of your Internet con-
... ping time low. Options Configure settings such as program prioritization, language and update the program. tion or solve problems with speed, ping time or connections. Documentation Opens detailed help you get the maximum out of your connec- bottom right and selecting Open windows. Make the keyboard LEDs display Traffic Shaping information. Usage Graph Displays the Usage Graph. cFos Speed Test Quickly test the upload and download speed of your Internet con-
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... new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers. Please note that the USB flash drive or hard drive must be noted that you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting...
... new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers. Please note that the USB flash drive or hard drive must be noted that you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. You may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting...
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... constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 43 Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherawise, POST...
... constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 43 Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherawise, POST...
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... to enter UEFI Setup is not allowed to enter BIOS Setup by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in windows. 3. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this is set to [On], it is to clear CMOS or run the "Restart to UEFI" utility in order to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Only supports Windows 8 UEFI operating system 2. Bootup Num-Lock If this to wait for you are a few restrictions 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] - Setup...
... to enter UEFI Setup is not allowed to enter BIOS Setup by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in windows. 3. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this is set to [On], it is to clear CMOS or run the "Restart to UEFI" utility in order to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Only supports Windows 8 UEFI operating system 2. Bootup Num-Lock If this to wait for you are a few restrictions 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] - Setup...
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The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your computer. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 9.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the system features. 9.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your dealer for more about ASRock, you may contact your CD-ROM drive. or you...
The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your computer. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 9.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the system features. 9.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your dealer for more about ASRock, you may contact your CD-ROM drive. or you...