ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi User manual

H81M-ITX/WiFiH81M-ITX/WiFi

Version 1.2

Published February 2015

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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-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 9

Chapter 2 Installation 14

2.1 Installing the CPU 15

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21

2.5 Jumpers Setup 22

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23

Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 27

3.1 Installing Drivers 27

3.2 A-Tuning 28

3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 34

3.4 ASRock APP Shop 39

3.4.1 UI Overview 39

3.4.2 Apps 40

3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers 43

3.4.4 Setting 44

3.5 Start8 45

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 48

4.1 Introduction 48

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 48

4.1.2 Navigation Keys 49

4.2 Main Screen 50

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 51

4.4 Advanced Screen 59

4.4.1 CPU Conguration 60

4.4.2 Chipset Conguration 62

4.4.3 Storage Conguration 64

4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 65

4.4.5 Super IO Conguration 66

4.4.6 ACPI Conguration 67

4.4.7 USB Conguration 69

4.4.8 Trusted Computing 71

4.5 Tools 72

4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 75

4.7 Boot Screen 76

4.8 Security Screen 79

4.9 Exit Screen 80

H81M-ITX/WiFi

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi 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 manual, 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cation s and the BIOS soware might be upd ated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In c ase any modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require te chnical suppor t related to this motherboard, plea se visit our webs ite for specic information about the model you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website a s well. ASRock website http://www.as rock.c om.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)

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ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi Support CD

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

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

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1 x WiFi-802.11n Module

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1 x SMA WiFi Antenna Cable

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1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna

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1 x WiFi Module Bracket

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2 x Screws for WiFi Module

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion Slot

Graphics

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Mini-ITX Form Factor

Solid Capacitor design

High Density Glass Fabric PCB

Supports New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/

Xeon®/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150)

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

Intel® H81

Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology

2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots

Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buered

memory

Max. capacity of system memor y: 16GB (see CAUTION)

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot

1 x Vertical Half Mini-PCI Express Slot: For WiFi Module

Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can

be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick

Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full

HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD

Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600

Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1

Max. shared memory 1792MB

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

Ports

Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

60Hz

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

60Hz

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

60Hz

Audio

LAN

Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and

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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant

HDMI monitor is required)

Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports

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Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D

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and HDMI Ports

5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

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Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)

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ELNA Audio Caps

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PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

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Realtek RTL8111GR

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Supports Wake-On-WAN

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Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike

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Protection)

Supports LAN Cable Detection

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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

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Supports PXE

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Wireless LAN

Rear Panel I/O

WiFi-802.11n Module

1T1R 150Mbps IEEE 802 .11n / 54Mbps IEE E 80 2.11g /

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11Mbps IEEE 802.11b

Supports Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc

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mode)

1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

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1 x D-Sub Port

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1 x DVI-D Port

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1 x HDMI Port

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4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full

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Spike Protection))

2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full

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Spike Protection))

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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Storage

Connector

BIOS Feature

Hardware Monitor

2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and

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Hot Plug

2 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and

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Hot Plug

1 x Chassis Intrusion Header

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1 x TPM Header

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1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

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1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)

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1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

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1 x 4 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 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD

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Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

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ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events

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SMBIOS 2.3.1 support

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CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi-adjustment

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CPU/Chassis temperature sensing

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CPU/Chassis Tachometer

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CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by

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CPU temperature)

CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control

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CASE OPEN detection

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Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

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Microso® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-

Certications

* For detailed product infor mation, plea se visit our website: http://ww w.asrock.com

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bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit

FCC, CE, WHQL

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

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H81M-ITX/WiFi

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved w ith overclocking , including adju sting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untie d Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty o verclocking tool s. Overclocking may ae ct your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devic es of your system. It should be d one at your own risk and expense. We are not re sponsible for possibl e damage cause d by overclocking.

Due to limitation , the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reser vation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating system s. Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not h ave such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RA M to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

Intel

H81

DDR 3_B1 (6 4 bit, 24 0-pin m odule )

DDR 3_A1 (6 4 bit, 24 0-pin m odule )

CMOS

Batt ery

ATXPWR1

Top: RJ- 45

USB 2 .0 T: USB0 B: US B1

CLRCMO S1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBT N

PANEL1

HD_AU DIO1

H8 1M -IT X/ Wi Fi

Ro HS

CHA_FAN 1

32M b BIO S

HDM I1

VGA1

DVI 1

Audio

CODEC

PCIE1

US B 3. 0

TPMS1

SATA_3

USB 3. 0 T: USB1 B: USB 2

Top:

LINE IN

Cente r:

FRONT

Botto m:

MIC IN

USB_6_ 7

ATX12V 1

SATA_2

SATA3_1 S ATA3_0

USB_4_ 5

MPCIE 1

CPU_FAN 1

CI1

USB 2. 0 T: USB2 B: USB 3

PS2

Keybo ard

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No. Description

1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)

4 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

5 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)

6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

7 TPM Header (TPMS1)

8 USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7)

9 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

10 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5)

11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)

12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

13 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2)

14 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3)

15 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

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1.4 I/O Panel

1 2 3 5

No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_2 _3) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_01)

2 D-Sub Port 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)

3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 HDMI Port

4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 DVI-D Port

5 Front Speaker (Lime) 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

6 Microphone (Pink)

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

67891011

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ACT/LINK L ED

SPEED LE D

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

H81M-ITX/WiFi

1.5 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna

WiFi-802.11n Module

WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)

adapter to support WiFi function. With WiFi-802.11n module, you can easily create

a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity.

erefore, from anywhere within the signal range, you will be able to play LAN

games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone

calls easily.

Antenna Port

ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna

WiFi-802.11n module supports Station mode. You can use the wireless function to

connect the access point (AP), or connect with other stations in the wireless range

instead. ere are two choices provided in station mode: Infrastructure mode

and Ad-hoc mode. Please read below introduction for the dierences of these two

modes.

WiFi-802.11n Module

Infrastructure Mode

If you have a present access point (AP) in your wireless network environment for

this station to join, you can set up WiFi-802.11n module in Infrastructure mode.

In this mode, WiFi-802.11n module acts as a wireless adapter. In other words, it is

centered on an AP that provides Internet access and LAN communication for the

wireless stations, such as PC, notebook and other devices.

Ad-hoc Mode

If you don’t have a present access point in your wireless network environment, you

can set up WiFi-802.11n module in Ad-hoc mode. e wireless network brings

together workstations, PC, notebook and other devices for wireless communication.

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

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WiFi Module and WiFi Antenna Installation Guide

Step 1

Prepare the WiFi Module, WiFi Module Bracket,

and the two screws that come with the package.

Prepare a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 2

Attach the WiFi Module Bracket to the WiFi

card, aligning the screw hole on the WiFi card

with the screw hole on the bracket. Use the screw

to attach the bracket and the WiFi card, but do

not tighten the screw.

Step 3

Insert the WiFi Module Card into the vertical

mini PCI Express slot (MPCIE1).

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Step 4

Tighten the screw that holds the card in place.

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Step 5

Tighten the screw that attaches the WiFi

Module Bracket to the WiFi card (installed

in Step 2).

Step 6

Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cable and

WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna that come with the

package.

Step 7

Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cable to

the WiFi Module.

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Step 8

Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Con-

nector to the antenna port on the I/O

shield.

Step 9

Fasten the screw nuts to secure the

antenna connector.

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Step 10

Connect the two WiFi 2.4 GHz

Antenna to the antenna connector. Turn

the antenna clockwise until it is securely

connected.

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Step 11

Set the WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna at 90-degree

angle.

*You may need to adjust the direction of

the antenna for a stronger signal.

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Chapter 2 Installation

is is a Mini-ITX 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 electricit y 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 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap i s on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any b ent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation i s found. Other wise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power c ables before installing the CPU.

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H81M-ITX/WiFi

Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be plac ed if you wish to return the mothe rboard for aer ser vice.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

1 2

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

is motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same

brand, speed, size and chip-ty pe) DDR3 DIMM pairs.

2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Me mory Technology with only one me mory module installed.

3. It is not allowed to in stall a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

ere is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched o or the power cord i s unplug ged. Please read the documentation of the expan sion card and mak e neces sary hardware settings for the card before you star t the installation.

PCIe slot:

PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

mini-PCIe slot:

MPCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for WiFi module.

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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

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.6, No. 4)

CLRCMOS1 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 pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 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.

Clear CMOSDefault

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If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear Status” to cl ear the record of prev ious chassis intru sion status.

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ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.1 Package Contents

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.4 I/O Panel

1.5 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna

WiFi-802.11n Module

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Installing the CPU

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

2.5 Jumpers Setup