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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
Chapter 2 Installation 11
2.1 Installing the CPU 12
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 18
2.5 Jumpers Setup 19
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20
2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 25
2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 25
2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 27
2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 28
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31
3.1 Installing Drivers 31
3.2 A-Tuning 32
3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning 32
3.2.2 Using A-Tuning 32
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 35
3.3.1 UI Overview 35
3.3.2 Apps 36
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 39
3.3.4 Setting 40
3.4 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 41
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 44
4.1 Introduction 44
4.2 EZ Mode 45
4.3 Advanced Mode 46
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 46
4.3.2 Navigation Keys 47
4.4 Main Screen 48
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 49
4.6 Advanced Screen 56
4.6.1 CPU Conguration 57
4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 59
4.6.3 Storage Conguration 62
4.6.4 Intel® Thunderbolt 63
4.6.5 Super IO Conguration 64
4.6.6 ACPI Conguration 65
4.6.7 USB Conguration 67
4.6.8 Trusted Computing 68
4.7 Tools 69
4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 72
4.9 Security Screen 75
4.10 Boot Screen 76
4.11 Exit Screen 79
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock H270 Pro4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock ’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock ’s commitment to quality
and endurance.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the
motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation
guide of the soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of
the BIOS setup.
Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website w ithout f urther notice. If you require technical support relate d to
this motherboard, please vi sit our website for s pecic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the l atest VGA cards and CPU suppor t list on ASRock’s
website a s well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock H270 Pro4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
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ASRock H270 Pro4 Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock H270 Pro4 Support CD
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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
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1 x I/O Panel Shield
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3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
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* 7th Gen Intel® CPU supports DDR4 up to 2400; 6th Gen Intel®
CPU supports DDR4 up to 2133.
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ATX Form Factor
Supports 7th and 6th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/
Please realize that the re is a certain r isk involved with overclo cking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technol ogy, or using
third-party overclocking tool s. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or
even cause dam age to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for poss ible damage caused by
overclocking.
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
Intel
H270
DDR 4_A2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_A1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
ATX12V1
ATXP WR 1
PCIE2
Top:
RJ-45
PCIE4
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
USB_5_6
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1
SPK_PLED1
COM1
1
1
HD_AUDIO1
H270 Pro4
PCIE1
RoHS
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13
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1819
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23
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4
3
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Ultra M.2
PCIe Gen3 x4
PS2
Keybo ard
/Mous e
CMOS
Battery
PCIE3
25
12
6
USB3_ 3_4
1
22
CHA_FAN2
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USB_3_4
1
24
1
TPMS1
M2_ 1
Ct3Ct2Ct1Ct4
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Front USB 3.0
CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP
BIOS
ROM
Top:
LINE I N
Cent er:
FRON T
Bott om:
MIC IN
SATA_4
SATA_5
CHA_FAN1
CI1
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PCI Express 3.0
SATA_2
SATA_3
SATA_0
SATA_1
CLRMOS1
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USB_7
1
CPU_FAN1
M2_ 3
NUT1
M2_ 2
Ct7Ct6Ct5Ct8
T 1
B
1
HDMI1
DVI 1
VGA 1
USB 3.0
T:USB3_TA_1
B: USB3_TC_1
T B2
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5
2
PCIE5
PCI1
USB 3.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
USB 3. 0
T: USB3_ 1
B: USB 3_2
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No. Description
1ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
32 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
42 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
5CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
6ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4)
8SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)
9SATA3 Conne ctor (SATA3_ 4)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
14 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
15 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
16 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB_ 3_4)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7)
21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLR MOS1)
22 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
23 TPM Header (TPMS1)
24 COM Port Header (COM1)
25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
26 underbolt AIC Connector (TB2)
27 underbolt AIC Header (TB1)
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1.4 I/O Panel
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No. DescriptionNo. Description
1PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port8USB 3.0 Ports (USB_1_2)
2D-Sub Port9USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB3_TC_1)
3USB 3.0 Port (USB3_TA_1) 10HDMI Port
4LAN RJ-45 Port* 11DVI-D Port
5Line In (Light Blue)**12USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)
6Front Speaker (Lime)**13Antenna Ports
7Microphone (Pink)**
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications .
** To congure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it i s required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
Please set Speaker Conguration to “7.1 Speaker”in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
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PortFunction
Light Blue (Rear panel)Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel)Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel)Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel)Side Speaker Out
Chapter 2 Installation
is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study
the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard
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components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard
components.
In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
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NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
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in the bag that comes with the components.
When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socke t, please check if the PnP cap
is on the socket, if the CPU sur face is unclean, or if th ere are any bent pins in the
socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situ ation is found.
Other wise, the CPU wil l be seriously d amaged.
2. Unplug all power cables be fore installing the CPU.
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A
B
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor i s removed. e cover must be
placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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FAN
CPU_
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memor y Te chnology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam age to
the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incor rect
orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
ere is I PCI slot and 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the
expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.
PCI slot:
e PCI1 is used to install expansion cards that have 32-bit PCI interface.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2PCIE4
PCIe Slot Congurations
Single Graphics Cardx16N/A
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Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireXTM Mode
For a better ther mal environment, ple ase connect a ch assi s fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_ FAN1, CHA_ FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when u sing multiple graphics cards.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper
is “Open”. e illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”
when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRMO S1)
(see p.7, No. 21)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it
down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed.
Clear CMOSDefault
H270 Pro4
If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detec ted. Please adjust the BIOS option
“Clear Status” to clear the record of previou s chassis intrusion status.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these header s and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
System Panel Header
(9-pi n PANEL1)
(see p.7, No. 14)
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to
turn o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. P ress the reset sw itch to restart
the computer if the compute r freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when
the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep
state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on
when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists
of power switch , reset switch, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speak er and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire
assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.
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PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
RESET#
GND
GND
Connect the power
switch, reset switch and
system status indicator on
the chassis to this header
according to the pin
assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.
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