Asrock H610M/AC User Manual

Version 1.0

Published May 2022

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Radio transmit power per transceiver ty pe

Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)

2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm

5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm

WiFi

Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -1.5 dbm

5250-5350 MHz

5470-5725 MHz

18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)

21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)

25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)

28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 6

1.4 I/O Panel 8

1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas 9

Chapter 2 Installation 11

2.1 Installing the CPU 12

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17

2.5 Jumpers Setup 18

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19

2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 24

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28

3.1 Installing Drivers 28

3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 29

3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 29

3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 29

3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 32

3.3.1 UI Overview 32

3.3.2 Apps 33

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 36

3.3.4 Setting 37

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 38

4.1 Introduction 38

4.2 EZ Mode 39

4.3 Advanced Mode 40

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 40

4.3.2 Navigation Keys 41

4.4 Main Screen 42

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 43

4.6 Advanced Screen 57

4.6.1 CPU Conguration 58

4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 61

4.6.3 Storage Conguration 64

4.6.4 NVMe Conguration 65

4.6.5 Super IO Conguration 66

4.6.6 ACPI Conguration 67

4.6.7 USB Conguration 68

4.6.8 Trusted Computing 69

4.7 Tools 71

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 73

4.9 Security Screen 76

4.10 Boot Screen 77

4.11 Exit Screen 80

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock H610M/ac 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 soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of

the BIOS setup.

Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications 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 pecic 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 H610M/ac Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)

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ASRock H610M/ac Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock H610M/ac Support CD

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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional)

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1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional)

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

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* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for

more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

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Micro ATX Form Factor

Solid Capacitor design

Supports 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1700)

Digi Power design

6 Power Phase design

Supports Intel® Hybrid Technolog y

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology

Intel® H610

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buered memory up to 3200*

Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-

ECC mode)

Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0

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Expansion
Slot

Graphics

1 x PCIe Gen4x16 Slot*

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* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

2 x PCIe Gen3x1 Slots

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1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports ty pe 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe

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WiFi module

* Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs

can be supported only with processors which are GPU

integrated.

Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)

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ree graphics output options: D-Sub, HDMI and

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DisplayPort 1.4

Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution

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up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz

Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed) max.

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resolution up to 8K (7680x4320) @ 60Hz / 5K (5120x3200) @

120Hz

Audio

Wireless

LAN

LAN

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

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60Hz

Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible and

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DisplayPort 1.4 Ports

7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897/887 Audio Codec)

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Supports Surge Protection

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802.11ac WiFi Module

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Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

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Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)

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Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps

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Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II

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Gigabit LAN 10/100/10 00 Mb/s

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Giga PHY Intel® I219V

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Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

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Supports UEFI PXE

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Rear Panel

I/O

Storage

2 x Antenna Ports

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1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

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1 x D-Sub Port

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1 x HDMI Port

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1 x DisplayPort 1.4

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2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)

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2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)

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1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED

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LED)

HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors*

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* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3

will be disabled.

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type

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2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s)

modes**

** Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)

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Connector

** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

1 x COM Port Header

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1 x SPI TPM Header

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1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header

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1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

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* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of ma ximum

1A (12W) fan power.

1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)

* e CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of

maximum 2A (24W) fan power.

2 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)

* e Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of

maximum 2A (24W) fan power.

* CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~2/WP can auto detect if

3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

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1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector

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1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

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2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports

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ESD Protection)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

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BIOS
Feature

Hardware
Monitor

AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

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ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events

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SMBIOS 2.7 Support

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CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V

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PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment

Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water

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Pump Fans

Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-

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ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans

Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/

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Water Pump Fans

CASE OPEN detection

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Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, +1.05 PCH, DRAM, VC-

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CIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +12V, +5V, +3.3V

Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

OS

Certica-

tions

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock .com

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 aect 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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FCC, CE

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ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

Intel

H610

ATXP WR 1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

1

RoHS

CPU_FAN1

PCIE1

1

SPK_CI1

1

PCIE2

DDR 4_B1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )

DDR 4_A1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )

ATX12V1

SATA3_1

SATA3_0

F_USB 3_1_2

CLRMOS1

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1

HD_AUDIO1

M2_ 2

Top:

RJ-45

HDMI1

CPU_FAN2/WP

USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2

CHA_FAN1/WP

PCIE3

Top:

LINE I N

Cent er:

FRON T

Bott om:

MIC IN

VGA 1

USB 3.2 G en1

T: USB3_1

B: USB3 _2

PS2

Keyb oard

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SPI_TPM_J1

1

USB3_4

BIOS
ROM

CHA_FAN2/WP

COM1

1

CMOS

Battery

SATA3_2

SATA3_3

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LAN

AUDIO
CODEC

DP_1

USB5

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M2_ WIFI

WiFi-802.11ac

Module

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No. Description

1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)

4 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (F_USB3_1_2)

7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)

9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)(Upper)

10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)(Lower)

11 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)

12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

14 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)

15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)

16 USB 2.0 Header (USB5)

17 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4)

18 COM Port Header (COM1)

19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

20 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)

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1.4 I/O Panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2)

2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)

3 Line In (Light Blue)** 9 D-Sub Port

4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 10 HDMI Port

5 Microphone (Pink)** 11 DisplayPort 1.4

6 Antenna Ports

* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications .

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Por t

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

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** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:

Port Function

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

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1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas

WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module

is motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT 4.2 module

that oers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth 4.2.

WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to

support WiFi + BT. Bluetooth 4.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds

a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 4.2 also includes Low

Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.

* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide

Step 1

Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that come

with the package.

Step 2

Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to

the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clock-

wise until it is securely connected.

Step 3

Set the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna as shown in the

illustration.

*You may need to adjust the direction of

the antenna for a stronger signal.

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Chapter 2 Installation

is is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,

study the conguration 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 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP ca p
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 c ables before in stalling the CPU.

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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 aer service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

is motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel cong uration , you always need to in stall identical (the same

brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.

2. It is unable to activate Du al Channel Memory Technology with only one 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 Express Slots)

ere are 3 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.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width 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

“O pen”.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRMO S1)

(see p.6, No. 13)

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. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to

short the pins on CLR MOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the

CMOS right aer 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 prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is

removed. Please remember toremove the jumper cap aer clearing the CMOS.

2-pin Jumper

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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.

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.

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(9-pi n PANEL1)

(see p.6, No. 12)

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure 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 dier 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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