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... cause harmful interference, and (2) this documentation may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of their respective companies, and are used .... In no responsibility for informational use only and subject to infringe. Version 1.0 Published July 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in any form or by any interference received, including interference that may be...
... cause harmful interference, and (2) this documentation may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of their respective companies, and are used .... In no responsibility for informational use only and subject to infringe. Version 1.0 Published July 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in any form or by any interference received, including interference that may be...
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... 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 8 2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 9 2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 11 2.3 Jumpers Setup 12 2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors 13 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 17 3.1 Installing Drivers 17 3.2 A-Tuning 18 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 20 3.4 ASRock Cloud 25 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 35 3.5.1 UI Overview...
... 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 8 2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 9 2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 11 2.3 Jumpers Setup 12 2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors 13 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 17 3.1 Installing Drivers 17 3.2 A-Tuning 18 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 20 3.4 ASRock Cloud 25 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 35 3.5.1 UI Overview...
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ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Q2900M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Q2900M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Q2900M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Q2900M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the...
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Q2900M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Q2900M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Q2900M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Q2900M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 PANEL1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 SATA2_2 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 PANEL1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 SATA2_2 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 5
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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 motherboard settings. • Make sure to do so may damage the motherboard. 8 English Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you uninstall any components, place them on a carpet...
... touch the ICs. • Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to do so may damage the motherboard. 8 English Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you uninstall any components, place them on a carpet...
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otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Q2900M 2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots. It will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3/DDR3L slot; If only one correct orientation. It is installed, please install it into the slot at incorrect orientation. 9 English The DIMM only fits in one DIMM module is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into DDR3_A1.
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Q2900M 2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots. It will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3/DDR3L slot; If only one correct orientation. It is installed, please install it into the slot at incorrect orientation. 9 English The DIMM only fits in one DIMM module is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into DDR3_A1.
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... for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 11 English Q2900M 2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation.
... for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 11 English Q2900M 2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation.
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...activity LED on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off (S5). When connecting your system using the power switch. Q2900M 2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered... off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the motherboard. You may differ by chassis. The front panel design may configure the way to the power status indicator on when the hard drive is...
...activity LED on the chassis front panel. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off (S5). When connecting your system using the power switch. Q2900M 2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered... off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the motherboard. You may differ by chassis. The front panel design may configure the way to the power status indicator on when the hard drive is...
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... USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for the AC'97 audio panel. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. 1 GND P- C. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the chassis must support HDA to...
... USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for the AC'97 audio panel. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. 1 GND P- C. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two headers on the chassis must support HDA to...
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... GND This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please ... chassis speaker to this header. TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.5, No. 16) 1 13 1 GND Signal This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Q2900M Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.5, No. 4) GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED Please connect fan cable to the fan connector and match...
... GND This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please ... chassis speaker to this header. TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.5, No. 16) 1 13 1 GND Signal This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Q2900M Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.5, No. 4) GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED Please connect fan cable to the fan connector and match...
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...": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 17 English Q2900M 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...order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is ...
...": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 17 English Q2900M 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...order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is ...
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... social networking applications. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to -date. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32-
... social networking applications. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to -date. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32-
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...motherboard supports Wake-On-WAN with the onboard Realtek® LAN, so you emergently needed certain files in the world. Have you ever been in a situation where you can connect with your PC from anywhere in your computer, even if the computer is supported on Windows 8.1 / 7. 25 English Q2900M 3.4 ASRock Cloud ASRock... partners with to make your mobile devices connect to your PC on or turn it off mode. ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling ...
...motherboard supports Wake-On-WAN with the onboard Realtek® LAN, so you emergently needed certain files in the world. Have you ever been in a situation where you can connect with your PC from anywhere in your computer, even if the computer is supported on Windows 8.1 / 7. 25 English Q2900M 3.4 ASRock Cloud ASRock... partners with to make your mobile devices connect to your PC on or turn it off mode. ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling ...
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.../ Blue Unable to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. If you use a motherboard with your host computer to use the Remote Wake-Up function. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions.... Q2900M REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to Orbweb.ME portal login page: http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log ...
.../ Blue Unable to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. If you use a motherboard with your host computer to use the Remote Wake-Up function. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions.... Q2900M REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to Orbweb.ME portal login page: http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log ...
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...and know more. 35 English Q2900M 3.5 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 download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.5.1 UI Overview Category Panel...relative information. Double-click on the image to perform job-related tasks. Click on your ASRock computer. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. You can install...
...and know more. 35 English Q2900M 3.5 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 download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.5.1 UI Overview Category Panel...relative information. Double-click on the image to perform job-related tasks. Click on your ASRock computer. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various latest news. You can install...
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... Open Feature to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Q2900M 4.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to detect whether the chassis cover has been removed...
... Open Feature to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Q2900M 4.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to detect whether the chassis cover has been removed...
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...HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of this documentation may cause undesired operation. Version 1.0 Published July 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Speciications and information contained in the United States and other countries. "Perchlorate Material-special handling... business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any form or by any interference ...
...HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of this documentation may cause undesired operation. Version 1.0 Published July 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Speciications and information contained in the United States and other countries. "Perchlorate Material-special handling... business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in any form or by any interference ...
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Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 SATA2_2 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 1
Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 SATA2_2 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 1
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... visit our website for speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Q2900M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Q2900M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Q2900M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Q2900M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 English If you...
... visit our website for speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Q2900M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Q2900M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Q2900M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Q2900M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 English If you...
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...NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or..., please do so may damage the motherboard. 8 English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Failure to you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions...
...NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes with the components. • When placing screws to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any components, place them on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or..., please do so may damage the motherboard. 8 English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that the motherboard its into it. Failure to you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of the following precautions...