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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 5
1.4 I/O Panel 7
Chapter 2 Installation 8
2.1 Installing the CPU 9
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 15
2.5 Jumpers Setup 16
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 17
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 21
3.1 Installing Drivers 21
3.2 A-Tuning 22
3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 26
3.4 Start8 31
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 34
4.1 Introduction 34
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 34
4.1.2 Navigation Keys 35
4.2 Main Screen 36
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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 37
4.4 Advanced Screen 45
4.4.1 CPU Conguration 46
4.4.2 Chipset Conguration 48
4.4.3 Storage Conguration 50
4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 51
4.4.5 Super IO Conguration 52
4.4.6 ACPI Conguration 53
4.4.7 USB Conguration 55
4.4.8 Trusted Computing 56
4.5 Tools 57
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 60
4.7 Boot Screen 61
4.8 Security Screen 64
4.9 Exit Screen 65
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock H81M-WW 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
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 ht tp://www.a srock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock H81M-WW Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
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ASRock H81M-WW Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock H81M-WW 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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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slot
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Micro ATX Form Factor
All Solid Capacitor design
High Density Glass Fabric PCB
Supports New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/
ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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Please realize that the re is a certain r isk involved with overclo cking, including adju sting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Ove rclocking Technology, or using thirdparty o verclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even c ause
damage to the components and dev ices of your system. It should be done at your own
risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage cau sed by overclocking.
Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation
for system usage under Windows® 32- bit operating systems . Windows® 64-bit operating systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM 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 )
ATX12V1
Sup er
I/O
ATXP WR1
LAN
Top:
RJ-4 5
USB 3 .0
T: USB0
B: US B1
CLRCMO S1
1
1
SPEAKER1
IR1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED P WRBTN
PANEL1
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1
HD_AUD IO1
H8 1M-W W
CHA_FAN 2
PCI1
Ro HS
CPU_FAN 1
32Mb
BIOS
Audio
CODEC
PCIE1
PWR_FAN1
1
TPMS1
1
CI1
SATA3_1
S
ATA2_5
PS2
Keyb oard
PS2
Mous e
PARALLE L PORT
COM1
VGA1
USB 2. 0: USB0
USB 2. 0: USB1
USB 2. 0: USB2
USB 2. 0: USB3
Top:
LINE IN
Cente r:
FRONT
Botto m:
MIC IN
CMO S
Bat tery
CPU_FAN2
SATA3_0
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ATA2_4
PCIE2
CHA_FAN 1
USB4_51USB6_7
1
X
Fas t RAM
X
Fas t LAN
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No. Description
1Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
2CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
3CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
52 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)
6ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7SATA2 Connector (SATA2_5)
8SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4)
9SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
10 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAK ER1)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
13 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
16 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)
17 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
18 TPM Header (TPMS1)
19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
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1.4 I/O Panel
12346
No. DescriptionNo. Description
1PS/2 Mouse Port7Microphone (Pink)
2Parallel Port8USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)
3USB 2.0 Ports (USB0123)9DVI-D Port
4LAN RJ-45 Port*10COM Port
5Line In (Light Blue)11PS/2 Keyboard Port
6Front Speaker (Lime)
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* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications .
is is a Micro 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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Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you 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 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please che ck if the PnP cap is on
the socket, if the CPU surfa ce is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise,
the CPU will be seriously damaged .
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 retur n the motherboard for aer 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 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identica l (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memor y Technolog y with only one memory
module instal led.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot;
otherwise , this motherboard and DIM M 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 1 PCI slot and 2 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 slot is used to install expansion cards that have 32-bit PCI interface.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width 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
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.5, No. 20)
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. Aer 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 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
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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.
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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.
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System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.5, No. 12)
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 i s in S4 sle ep 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 dr ive is reading or w riting 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.
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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Serial ATA2 Connectors
(SATA2_4:
see p.5, No. 8)
(SATA2_5:
see p.5, No. 7)
ese two SATA2
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
SATA2_5
SATA2_4
storage devices with up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_0:
see p.5, No. 9)
(SATA3_1:
see p.5, No. 11)
USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB4_ 5)
(see p.5, No. 14)
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.5, No. 13)
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.5, No. 19)
ese two SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
SATA3_1
SATA3_0
storage devices with up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Besides four USB 2.0 ports
on the I/O panel, there
are two headers on this
motherboard. Each USB
2.0 header can support
two ports.
is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.
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1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sen sing, but the panel wire on the chas sis mu st
GND
+12 V
FAN_ SPEED
GND
+12 V
PW R_FAN _SPEE D
suppor t HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and
chassis manual to install your syste m.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel , please install it to the front panel audio header by
the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_ L.
B. Conne ct Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_ L (LIN) to OUT2_ L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_ RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to
connec t them for the AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel
and adju st “Recording Volume”.
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Chassis Speaker Header
(4-pin SPEAKER1)
(see p.5, No. 10)
Chassis and Power Fan
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1)
(see p.5, No. 15)
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.5, No. 21)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.5, No. 1)
CPU Fan Connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.5, No. 3)
(3-pin CPU_FAN2)
(see p.5, No. 2)
CHA _FAN_ SPEED
+12 V
FAN _SPEE D_CON TROL
GND
GND
+12 V
CHA _FAN_S PEED
FAN_ SPEED _CONT ROL
CPU _FAN_S PEED
+12 V
GND
Please connect the chassis
speaker to this header.
Please connect fan cables
to the fan connectors and
match the black wire to
the ground pin.
is motherboard pro-
vides a 4-Pin CPU fan
(Quiet Fan) connector.
If you plan to connect a
3-Pin CPU fan, please
connect it to Pin 1-3.
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ATX Power Connector
1
(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.5, No. 6)
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is motherboard pro-
vides a 24-pin ATX power
connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
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ATX 12V Power
Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.5, No. 4)
Infrared Module Header
(5-pin IR1)
(see p.5, No. 17)
Chassis Intrusion Header
(2-pin CI1)
(see p.5, No. 16)
TPM Header
(17-pin TPMS1)
(see p.5, No. 18)
is motherboard pro-
vides an 8-pin ATX 12V
power connector. To use a
4-pin ATX power supply,
please plug it along Pin 1
and Pin 5.
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DUM MY
1
GND
IRR X
is header supports an optional
wireless transmitting and
receiving infrared module.
is motherboard
supports CASE OPEN
detection feature that
detects if the chassis cove
has been removed. is
feature requires a chassis
with chassis intrusion
detection design.
is connector supports
Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital
certicates, passwords,
and data. A TPM system
also helps enhance
network securit y, protects
digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
e Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. e CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the le
“ASRSETUP.EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.
Drivers Menu
e drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the
support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to
bottom to install those required drivers. erefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.
Utilities Menu
e Utilities Menu shows the application soware that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to insta ll it.
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To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot
x provided by Microso.
“KB2720599”: http://support.microso.com/ kb/2720599/en-us
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3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities, including XFast R AM, Dehumidier, Good Night
LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning
When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD,
A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. Aer the installation, you will nd the icon
“A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning
main menu will pop up.
3.2.2 Using A-Tuning
ere are ve sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC
Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service.
Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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Tools
Various tools and utilities.
XFast RAM
Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a
hidden partition, then assign which les should be stored in the RAM drive.
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Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode
is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you
are using an external graphics card.
OMG
Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users.
Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet.
Good Night LED
Switch o the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is on, and automatically
switch o the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/
Hibernation mode.
FAN-Tastic Tuning
Congure up to ve dierent fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically
shi to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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Dehumidier
Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and
congure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the
dehumidifying process.
OC Tweaker
Congurations for overclocking the system.
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System Info
View information about the system.
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Tech Service
Contact Tech Service.
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3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer
from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It
saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date.
3.3.1 System Requirements
•Conrm whether your motherboard supports this feature.
•Operating system: Microso Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition)
•Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed under
IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows
8.1/8/7 to crash while booting. If your system is not in AHCI mode, please
follow the instructions below.
ere are certa in risks. Please backup any important data before oper ating to avoid
loss.
1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8.1/8/7, type "Regedit" into the
word box then click OK.
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2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL _MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\
msahci in Windows Registry Editor. Double click on the value Start and
change the value from 3 into 0. Click on OK.
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3.3.2 Setup Guide
Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility
Step 1
Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following
path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.
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Step 2
Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows
Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.
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Step 3
Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application
list.
Step 4
Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add
this application to the Smart Connect List.
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Step 5
Click Apply to enable Smart Connect.
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Step 6
Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the
Windows system tray.
Step 7
Drag the slider to congure how oen the system will connect to the network to
download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may
cause more power consumption.
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Using Smart Connect
1. Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive
updates while the system is in sleep state running. Foxmail for instance, keep
Foxmail running.
2. Click on Windows Start -> the arrow next to Shut down, and click on Sleep.
3. Windows system will enter sleep state.
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4. e system will wake up from sleep state periodica lly, and then start to update
Foxmail. e screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain
minimum power usage. Aerwards, the system will automatically return to
sleep state again.
5. Upon wak ing up the system, you will nd the new mail that were sent to you
during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail.
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3.4 Start8
For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that
brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater
eciency.
3.4.1 Installing Start8
Install Sta rt8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD:
\ ASRock Uti lity > Start8.
3.4.2 Conguring Start8
Style
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Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. en select
the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon.
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Congure
Congure provides conguration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you
want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of
the power button, and more.
Control
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Control lets you congure what a click on the start button or a press on the
Windows key does.
Desktop
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Desktop a llows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop.
It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode
and bypass the Metro user interface.
About
Displays information about Start8.
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Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system conguration tools, cool sound eects
and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less dicult but also a lot
more amusing. is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to
congure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2>
or <Del> right aer you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test
(POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY aer POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or
by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning
the system o and then back on.
Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup
screens and de scriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly
match what you see on your scre en.
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
e top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
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Main
OC Tweaker
Advanced
Tool
H/W Monitor
Boot
Security
Exit
For setting system time/date information
For overclocking congurations
For advanced system congurations
Useful tools
Displays current hardware status
For conguring boot settings and boot priority
For security settings
Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility
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4.1.2 Navigation Keys
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and
use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then
press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your
required item.
Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Description
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+ / -
<Tab>
<PGUP>
<PGDN>
<HOME>
<END>
<F1>
<F4>
<F7>
<F9>
<F10>
<F12>
<ESC>
To change option for the selected items
Switch to next function
Go to the previous page
Go to the next page
Go to the top of the screen
Go to the bottom of the screen
To display the General Help Screen
Toggle sound on/o
Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Load optimal default values for all the settings
Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY
Print screen
Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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4.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and
display the system overview.
Active Page on Entry
Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.
UEFI Guide
UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock 's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the
tutorial by pressing "esc".
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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.
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Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup
screens and de scriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly
match what you see on your scre en.
CPU Conguration
CPU Ratio
e CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.
Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without
aecting the clock speed of other components.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen-
cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating
frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.
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Filter PLL Frequency
CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. Choose 1.6 for better overclocking capabilities.
Long Duration Power Limit
Congure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU
ratio will be lowered aer a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and
save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
Long Duration Maintained
Congure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long
Duration Power Limit is exceeded.
Short Duration Power Limit
Congure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU
ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save
power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
Primary Plane Current Limit
Congure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere. A lower
limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve
performance.
GT Frequency
Congure the frequency of the integrated GPU.
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GT Voltage Mode
Auto: For optimized settings.
Adaptive: Add voltage to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load.
Override: e voltage is xed.
GT Adaptive Voltage
Congure the xed voltage added to the integrated GPU.
GT Voltage Oset
Congure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy
load.
DRAM Timing Conguration
Load XMP Setting
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Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard
specications.
DRAM Reference Clock
Select Auto for optimized settings.
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted
and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
DRAM Conguration
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DRAM Tweaker
Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes. Click OK to conrm
and apply your new settings.
CAS# Latency (tCL)
e time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data
in response.
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)
e number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and
accessing columns within it.
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Row Precharge Time (tRP)
e number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command
and opening the next row.
RAS# Active Time (tRAS)
e number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the
precharge command.
Command Rate (CR)
e delay between when a memor y chip is selected and when the rst active command can
be issued.
Write Recovery Time (tWR)
e amount of delay that must elapse aer the completion of a valid write operation,
before an active bank can be precharged.
Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC)
e number of clocks from a Refresh command until the rst Activate command to
the same rank.
RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD)
e number of clocks between two rows activated in dierent banks of the same
rank.
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Write to Read Delay (tWTR)
e number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read
command to the same internal bank.
Read to Precharge (tRTP)
e number of clocks that are inserted between a read command to a row pre-
charge command to the same rank.
Four Activate Window (tFAW)
e time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank.
CAS Write Latency (tCWL)
Congure CAS Write Latency.
tREFI
Congure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval.
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tCKE
Congure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh
command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode.
tRDRD
Congure between module read to read delay.
tRDRDDR
Congure between module read to read delay from dierent ranks.
tRDRDDD
Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
tWRRD
Congure between module write to read delay.
tWRRDDR
Congure between module write to read delay from dierent ranks.
tWRRDDD
Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
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Congure between module write to read delay from dierent DIMMs.
tWRWR
Congure between module write to write delay.
tWRWRDR
Congure between module write to write delay from dierent ranks.
tWRWRDD
Congure between module write to write delay from dierent DIMMs.
tRDWR
Congure between module read to write delay.
tRDWRDR
Congure between module read to write delay from dierent ranks.
tRDWRDD
Congure between module read to write delay from dierent DIMMs.
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RTL (CHA)
Congure round trip latency for channel A.
RTL (CHB)
Congure round trip latency for channel B.
IO-L (CHA)
Congure IO latency for channel A.
IO-L (CHB)
Congure IO latency for channel B.
ODT WR (CHA)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A.
ODT WR (CHB)
Congure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B.
ODT NOM (CHA)
Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (CHB)
Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. e default is [Auto].
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Command Tri State
Enable for DRAM power saving.
MRC Fast Boot
Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster.
FIVR Conguration
FIVR Switch Frequency Signature
Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency.
FIVR Switch Frequency Oset
Congure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction.
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CPU Voltage Mode
Auto: For optimized settings.
Adaptive: Add voltage to the CPU when the system is under heavy load.
Override: e voltage is xed.
CPU Override Voltage
Congure the voltage added to the CPU when the system is under heavy load.
CPU Voltage Oset
Congure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU.
CPU Cache Override Voltage
Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load.
CPU Cache Voltage Oset
Congure the voltage for the CPU Cache. Setting the voltage higher may increase
system stability when overclocking.
System Agent Voltage Oset
Congure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase
system stability when overclocking.
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CPU Analog IO Voltage Oset
CPU I/O Analog Voltage.
CPU Digital IO Voltage Oset
CPU I/O Digital Voltage.
CPU Integrated VR Faults
Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection
and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities.
CPU Integrated VR Eciency Mode
Enable FIVR Eciency Management for power saving. Disable for better
performance and overclocking capabilities.
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Voltage Conguration
DRAM Voltage
Use this to congure DRAM Voltage. e default value is [Auto].
PCH 1.1V Voltage
Chipset 1.1V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance.
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4.4 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Con-
Technology, Super IO Conguration, ACPI Conguration, USB Conguration and
Trusted Computing.
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4.4.1 CPU Conguration
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Intel Hyper reading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so
that the overall performance on threaded soware is improved.
Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6
and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
CPU C3 State Support
Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C6 State Support
Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C7 State Support
Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
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Package C State Support
Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
CPU Thermal Throttling
Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat-
ing.
No-Execute Memory Protection
Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain
classes of malicious buer overow attacks.
Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can
function as multiple virtual systems.
Hardware Prefetcher
Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better
performance.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently
requested cache line. Enable for better performance.
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4.4.2 Chipset Conguration
Primary Graphics Adapter
Select a primary VGA.
VT-d
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine
monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and
reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and
I/O performance.
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PCIE1 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE1.
Share Memory
Congure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor
when the system boots up.
IGPU Multi-Monitor
Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is
installed. Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times.
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Render Standby
Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption.
Onboard HD Audio
Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and
automatically disable it when a sound card is installed.
Front Panel
Enable/disable front panel HD audio.
Onboard LAN
Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.
Deep Sleep
Congure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Select the power state aer a power failure. If [Power O] is selected, the power will
remain o when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start
to boot up when the power recovers.
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Good Night LED
By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs will be switched o
when the system is on. It will also automatically switch o the Power and Keyboard
LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode.
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4.4.3 Storage Conguration
SATA Controller(s)
Enable/disable the SATA controllers.
SATA Mode Selection
IDE: For better compatibility.
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AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance.
AHCI (Advanc ed Host Controll er Interface) supports NCQ and other new feature s
that will improve SATA disk per formance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
SATA Aggressive Link Power Management
SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low
power state during periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI
mode.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technolog y. It is a
monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various
indicators of reliability.
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4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social
networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode.
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4.4.5 Super IO Conguration
Serial Port
Enable or disable the Serial port.
Serial Port Address
Select the address of the Serial port.
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Infrared Port
Enable or disable the Infrared port.
Parallel Port
Enable or disable the Parallel port.
Change Settings
Select the address of the Parallel port.
Device Mode
Select the device mode according to your connected device.
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4.4.6 ACPI Conguration
Suspend to RAM
Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI
S3 power saving.
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Check Ready Bit
Enable to enter the operating system aer S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this
is recommended for better system stability.
ACPI HPET Table
Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL
tests.
PS/2 Keyboard Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard.
PCI Devices Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PCI device and enable wake on LAN.
Ring-In Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.
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RTC Alarm Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by the rea l time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let
it be handled by your operating system.
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller.
USB Mouse Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.
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4.4.7 USB Conguration
USB Controller
Enable or disable all the USB 2.0 ports.
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USB 3.0 Controller
Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports.
Legacy USB Support
Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB
compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI
Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux
operating systems only.
Legacy USB 3.0 Support
Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices.
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4.4.8 Trusted Computing
Security Device Support
Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk
drives.
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4.5 Tools
UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup
network conguration before using UEFI Tech Service.
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Easy Driver Installer
For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support
CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver
to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other
required drivers automatically.
Instant Flash
Save UEFI les in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your
UEFI.
Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI rmware version
from our servers for you. Please setup network conguration before using Internet
Flash.
*For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB
pen drive before using this function.
Network Conguration
Use this to congure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.
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Internet Setting
Enable or disable sound eects in the setup utility.
UEFI Download Server
Select a server to download the UEFI rmware.
Dehumidier Function
If Dehumidier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to
dehumidify the system aer entering S4/S5 state.
Dehumidier Period
Congure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables
Dehumidier aer entering S4/S5 state.
Dehumidier Duration
Congure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5
state.
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Dehumidier CPU Fan Setting
Congure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidier is enabled. e higher the
value, the faster the fan speed.
Max: 255
Min: 1
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Save User Default
Type a prole name and press enter to save your settings as user default.
Load User Default
Load previously saved user defaults.
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4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
is section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan
speed and voltage.
CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting
Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU
temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
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Chassis Fan 1 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Chassis Fan 2 Setting
Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures
and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
Over Temperature Protection
When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts
down when the motherboard is overheated.
Case Open Feature
Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been
removed.
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4.7 Boot Screen
is section displays the available devices on your system for you to congure the
boot settings and the boot priority.
Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot
from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1/8
and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this
UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows.
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Boot From Onboard LAN
Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.
Setup Prompt Timeout
Congure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key.
Bootup Num-Lock
Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or o when the system boots up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or o when the system boots up. Please
note that a buzzer is needed.
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Full Screen Logo
Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages.
AddOn ROM Display
Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or congure the
AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
Boot Failure Guard
If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores
the default settings.
Boot Failure Guard Count
Congure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores
the default settings.
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
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CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless
you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1/8 64-bit and all of your
devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
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Launch PXE OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.
Launch Storage OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.
Launch Video OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.
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4.8 Security Screen
In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
You may also clear the user password.
Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator
has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and
press enter to remove the password.
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User Password
Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the
settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the
password.
Secure Boot
Enable to support Windows 8.1/8 Secure Boot.
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4.9 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option the following message, “Save conguration changes
and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY.
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Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit
setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving
any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes?” will pop
out. Select [OK] to discard all changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for a ll options. e F9 key can be used for this operation.
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
Copy shellx64.e to the root directory to launch EFI Shell.
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Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://ww w.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer
for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request
form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp
ASRock Incorporation
2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,
Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
ASRock EUROPE B.V.
Bijsterhuizen 3151
6604 LV Wijchen
e Netherlands
Phone: +31-24-345-44-33
Fax: +31-24-345-44-38
ASRock America, Inc.
13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-909-590-8308
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