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... operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The system performance changes. No disassembly NOTE: The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and warranty seal) that have been damaged as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate...
... operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The system performance changes. No disassembly NOTE: The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory and warranty seal) that have been damaged as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate...
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Contents 1 Introduction 7 1.1 Package Contents 7 1.2 Specifications 8 1.3 System Motherboard Components 10 1.4 Rear Panel 12 1.5 System Chassis 13 1.6 Remote Controller 14 2 Opening the Chassis 15 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 16 4 Installing the second HDD 17 5 Reinstalling the DIMMs 18 6 Reinstalling the CPU 19 7 Reinstalling the MXM Card 20 8 Dual Monitor 21 9 Driver Installation 22 10 Utility Menu 23 10.1 Instant Boot 23 10.1.1 Introduction 23 10.1.2 Installation 24 10.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU 27 10...
Contents 1 Introduction 7 1.1 Package Contents 7 1.2 Specifications 8 1.3 System Motherboard Components 10 1.4 Rear Panel 12 1.5 System Chassis 13 1.6 Remote Controller 14 2 Opening the Chassis 15 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 16 4 Installing the second HDD 17 5 Reinstalling the DIMMs 18 6 Reinstalling the CPU 19 7 Reinstalling the MXM Card 20 8 Dual Monitor 21 9 Driver Installation 22 10 Utility Menu 23 10.1 Instant Boot 23 10.1.1 Introduction 23 10.1.2 Installation 24 10.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU 27 10...
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... Configuration 49 11.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 50 11.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 51 11.4.7 Super IO Configuration 52 11.4.8 ACPI Configuration 53 11.4.9 USB Configuration 54 11.4.10 Network Configuration 55 11.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 56 11.6 Boot Screen 57 11.7 Security Screen 58 11.8 Exit Screen 59 12 Software Support 60 12.1 Install Operating System 60 12.2 Support CD Information 60 12.2.1 Running Support CD 60 12.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 12.2.3 Utilities Menu...
... Configuration 49 11.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology 50 11.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology 51 11.4.7 Super IO Configuration 52 11.4.8 ACPI Configuration 53 11.4.9 USB Configuration 54 11.4.10 Network Configuration 55 11.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 56 11.6 Boot Screen 57 11.7 Security Screen 58 11.8 Exit Screen 59 12 Software Support 60 12.1 Install Operating System 60 12.2 Support CD Information 60 12.2.1 Running Support CD 60 12.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 12.2.3 Utilities Menu...
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... Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 In case any modifications of the hardware and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Because the hardware specifications...
... Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 7 In case any modifications of the hardware and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Because the hardware specifications...
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...; HM77 chipset Memory Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz, 2xSO-DIMM slots, maximum up to 16GB Display AMD Radeon™ HD7850M Graphics (with THX TruStudioTM LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi 2T2R 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN (300Mbps, 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band access) Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller Support MCE function Power 120W/19V Adapter Dimension 200mm(W)x70mm(H)x200m(L) Volume (liters) 2.8L Free bundle software: *31. 1.2 Specifications * For barebone systems, CPU, memory, HDDs and ODDs...
...; HM77 chipset Memory Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz, 2xSO-DIMM slots, maximum up to 16GB Display AMD Radeon™ HD7850M Graphics (with THX TruStudioTM LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi 2T2R 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN (300Mbps, 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band access) Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller Support MCE function Power 120W/19V Adapter Dimension 200mm(W)x70mm(H)x200m(L) Volume (liters) 2.8L Free bundle software: *31. 1.2 Specifications * For barebone systems, CPU, memory, HDDs and ODDs...
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Microphone 31. USB3.0 ports: USB devices 32. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 13 Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 34. Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 33. Headphone 30. 1.5 System Chassis 29.
Microphone 31. USB3.0 ports: USB devices 32. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 13 Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 34. Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 33. Headphone 30. 1.5 System Chassis 29.
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ASRock VisionX series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVII and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-I and HDMI, you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor. With the internal VGA output which supports DVI-I and HDMI can freely enjoy dual monitor after your computer. 21 Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to the DVI-I port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to your system, you have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and...
ASRock VisionX series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVII and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-I and HDMI, you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor. With the internal VGA output which supports DVI-I and HDMI can freely enjoy dual monitor after your computer. 21 Connect a DVI-I monitor cable to the DVI-I port on the I/O panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to your system, you have already installed the VGA driver from our support CD and...
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Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 22 Chapter 9 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page.
Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Then, the drivers compatible to your optical drive first. Therefore, the drivers you install will work properly. 22 Chapter 9 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page.
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... Utility Menu The utility menu shows the applications and other software that this product supports. 10.1 Instant Boot 10.1.1 Introduction Instant Boot, a user-friendly tool that do not secure ID and Password to their systems. * The boot time depends on your Windows® desktop in a few seconds for the OS to resume to working state, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to Windows...
... Utility Menu The utility menu shows the applications and other software that this product supports. 10.1 Instant Boot 10.1.1 Introduction Instant Boot, a user-friendly tool that do not secure ID and Password to their systems. * The boot time depends on your Windows® desktop in a few seconds for the OS to resume to working state, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to Windows...
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a. Select a location. Create a start menu folder. Then click "Next". 24 A. c. You may choose a different folder if you want to. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. b. Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot's setup page. Click "Next" to continue. You may choose a different folder if you want to. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock's support CD, or you install Instant Boot. 10.1.2 Installation Please read the...
a. Select a location. Create a start menu folder. Then click "Next". 24 A. c. You may choose a different folder if you want to. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. b. Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot's setup page. Click "Next" to continue. You may choose a different folder if you want to. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock's support CD, or you install Instant Boot. 10.1.2 Installation Please read the...
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... "Fast Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". F. Double click ASRock Instant Boot's icon on Windows® desktop. On Instant Boot's main menu, you select "Fast Mode". After the installation is completed, you want to save your changes. Please notice that , please click "Apply" to shut down the computer, please select "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". 25 Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. E. D. d. When...
... "Fast Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". F. Double click ASRock Instant Boot's icon on Windows® desktop. On Instant Boot's main menu, you select "Fast Mode". After the installation is completed, you want to save your changes. Please notice that , please click "Apply" to shut down the computer, please select "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". 25 Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. E. D. d. When...
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... different system functions in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and XFast RAM. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of accessing your system from the ASRock support CD, ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) will automatically start " on your system and enter Windows®, the system will be used under Windows® OS 32bit CPU. In Fan Control, it reduces the frequency of...
... different system functions in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and XFast RAM. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of accessing your system from the ASRock support CD, ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) will automatically start " on your system and enter Windows®, the system will be used under Windows® OS 32bit CPU. In Fan Control, it reduces the frequency of...
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Therefore, you . Click the THX icon on the Windows® task bar. 10.4 THX TruStudio Software free bundle After you install THX audio driver from our support CD, there will be a THX icon shown on the Windows® task bar, you will see the THX TruStudio software application as below, which provides Surround/Crystalizer/Speaker/Smart volume/Dialog plus functions for you can adjust your audio and enjoy THX TruStudio freely. 32
Therefore, you . Click the THX icon on the Windows® task bar. 10.4 THX TruStudio Software free bundle After you install THX audio driver from our support CD, there will be a THX icon shown on the Windows® task bar, you will see the THX TruStudio software application as below, which provides Surround/Crystalizer/Speaker/Smart volume/Dialog plus functions for you can adjust your audio and enjoy THX TruStudio freely. 32
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... updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key...
... updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key...
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... running on a DHCP configured computer in order to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your system after UEFI update process completes. Select the proper UEFI file to update system UEFI without entering Windows OS. In other complicated flash utility. Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration...
... running on a DHCP configured computer in order to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your system after UEFI update process completes. Select the proper UEFI file to update system UEFI without entering Windows OS. In other complicated flash utility. Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration...
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.... An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 46 Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the...
.... An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to execute code. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. 46 Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the...
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... Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. Use this to enable or disable SATA Aggressive Link Power Management. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. 49 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID]. 11.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this to select SATA mode. SATA Mode Selection Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature...
... Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages. Use this to enable or disable SATA Aggressive Link Power Management. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. 49 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID]. 11.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this to select SATA mode. SATA Mode Selection Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature...
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The default is [Enabled]. Entry After Select a time to enable or disable Active Page Threshold Support. The default is [10 minutes]. Active Page Threshold Support This allows you to enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology is [Disabled]. 50 The default is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. 11.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Use this item to resume in just 5-6 seconds.
The default is [Enabled]. Entry After Select a time to enable or disable Active Page Threshold Support. The default is [10 minutes]. Active Page Threshold Support This allows you to enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology is [Disabled]. 50 The default is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. 11.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Use this item to resume in just 5-6 seconds.
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....2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for further information. 60 The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to visit ASRock's website...
....2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for further information. 60 The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to visit ASRock's website...
Quick Installation Guide
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... ODD/HDD Installing the second HDD Reinstalling the DIMMs Reinstalling the MXM card Safety instructions 1. Disconnect the ODD/HDD SATA power cable, and take out the ODD/HDD bracket. 3. Install the second HDD and fasten the screws to ensure your retailer. • The power cord or plug is opened , you will see the top shield inside the chassis. 2. Unscrew the screws of the CPU fan. 2. Please follow the operating instructions...
... ODD/HDD Installing the second HDD Reinstalling the DIMMs Reinstalling the MXM card Safety instructions 1. Disconnect the ODD/HDD SATA power cable, and take out the ODD/HDD bracket. 3. Install the second HDD and fasten the screws to ensure your retailer. • The power cord or plug is opened , you will see the top shield inside the chassis. 2. Unscrew the screws of the CPU fan. 2. Please follow the operating instructions...