ASRock SBC-211 Manual

SBC-211

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published July 2014

Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Version 1.0

Published July 2014

Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................... 5

1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 5

1.2 Specications ................................................................. 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 8

1.4 I/O Panel ........................................................................ 10

2 Installation ......................................................... 11

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 11

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 11

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) .................. 12

2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe and mini-PCIe/mini-SATA

Slots) .............................................................................. 13

2.5 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 14

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 16

3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ......................................... 21

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 21

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 21

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 22

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 22

3.3 Advanced Screen ........................................................... 23

3.3.1 CPU Conguration ............................................... 24

3.3.2 Chipset Conguration........................................... 26

3.3.3 Storage Conguration .......................................... 27

3.3.4 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ..................... 28

3.3.5 Super IO Conguration ........................................ 29

3.3.6 ACPI Conguration............................................... 30

3.3.7 USB Conguration ............................................... 31

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 32

3.5 Security Screen ............................................................. 33

3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 34

3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 36

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4 Software Support .............................................. 37

4.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 37

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 37

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 37

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 37

4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 37

4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 37

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock

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 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-

by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the conguration

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-

tice. In case any modications of this manual occur, the updated version

will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may nd

the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specic information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock

ASRock

ASRock

SBC-211

SBC-211

SBC-211

Motherboard (3.5” SBC (5.8-in x 4.0-in) / (148 x 102 mm))

Driver CD

Jumper setting instruction

SBC-211

motherboard, a reliable motherboard

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1.2 Specications

Form
Factor

Processor
System

Expansion
Slot

Memory

Graphics

Ethernet

SATA

Rear I/O

Dimensions 3.5" SBC (5.8-in x 4.0-in) / (148 x 102 mm)

Intel® new Atom™ Baytrail-E3800 Series

CPU

Core
Number
Max Speed (By CPU)
Cache (By CPU)
Chipset N/A
BIOS UEFI
PCI 0
Mini-PCIe 1 (Half Size) + 1 (Full Size) shared with mSATA
mSATA 1 (Full Size) shared with SATAII_2
PCIe 0
CFast Card

Socket
Technology Single Channel DDR3L 1066/1333 MHz SDRAM
Max. 8GB
Socket 1 x SO-DIMM
Controller Intel® Gen7 Intel Graphics DX 11, OGL3.2
VRAM Shared Memory
VGA Supports max. resolution 1920 x 1200

LVDS

HDMI

DVI N/A
DisplayPort N/A
Multi Display Yes (Dual Display)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller GbE LAN: Realtek RTL8111G-CG
Connector 2 x RJ-45
Max Data
Transfer
Rate
VGA 1
DVI 0
HDMI 1
DisplayPort 0

Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Default E3826 Dual core processor

(By CPU, Max 4)

0

Dual channel 24-bit, max resolution 1920 x 1200
@60Hz
Supports HDMI 1.4a, max resolution 1920 x
1200

SATA2 (3.0Gb/s)

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Internal
Connector

Watchdog
Timer

Power
Requirements

Environment

Ethernet 2
USB 2 x USB 3.0 compliant
Audio 1 ( Line out)
Serial 0
PS/2 0
USB 6 ( 3*2.54 pitch header USB 2.0 compliant)
LVDS/
Inverter
VGA 0
Serial 4 (RS-232)

SATA

Parallel 0
IrDA 0
GPIO 8-bit 4 x GPI + 4 x GPO
SATA PWR
Output Con
Speaker
Header

Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 segments, 0,1,2…255sec/min

Input PWR 9-36V DC-In using 4-pin ATX PWR Con

Power On

Temperature 0ºC – 60ºC

1/1

2x SATA2 (3.0Gb/s) (SATAII_2 is shared
with mSATA)

1

1

AT/ATX Supported
AT: Directly PWR on as power input ready
ATX: Press button to PWR on after power
input ready

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

PWR_JP1

1

1

JGPIO1

mi n i-P C Ie

1

TPM1

CHA_FAN 1

SPEAKE R1

1

LAN1

VGA1

Line O ut

HDMI1

ATX12V1

1

BLT_VOL1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

1

mi n i-P C Ie / mini - SATA

CI1

1

SATA_PWR1

LVDS1

1

1

BLT_PWR1

Indust rial

SET_CM 1

LAN2

USB 3 .0
T: U SB 1
B: US B0

COM1

COM2 COM 3 COM4

CI2

1

JGPIO_PW R11CLRMOS1

1

1

USB4_5

1

USB2_3

1

USB0_1

BUZZ1

1

DDR3 (Sup po rt D DR 3L O nl y)

1

BKT_PWR1

1

PNL_PWR1

1

SATAII_1

SATAII_2

BLT_PWM1

1

MSATA_SEL1

1

1

HD_A UDIO 1

1

JGPIO_SE T1

1

SBC-211

1

2

3

29

28

27

CPU_FA N1

AUDI O

26

CODE C

25

23

21

2224

BIOS

Chip

4

5

10

11

12

6

7

8
9

18

17

16

1920

15

14

13

8

1 : Panel Power Selection (PNL_PWR1)
2 : ATX Power Connector
3

: Backlight Power Selection (BKT_PWR1)

4 :

USB2.0 Headers (USB0_1, USB2_3, USB4_5)
5 : mSATA Selection
6 : Inverter Power Control Wafer (BLT_PWR1)
7 : SATA2 Connectors (SATAII_1, SATAII_2)
8 : Backlight & Amp Volume Control
9 : Backlight Control Level (BLT_PWM1)
10 :

3-Pin Chassis FAN Connector

11 :

System Panel Header

1

2 : SATA Power Output Connector
13 : GPIO Default Setting
14 : Clear CMOS Header
15 : Digital Input / Output Pin Header
16 : Digital Input / Output Power Select
17 : COM Port Header (COM4)
18 : ATX/AT Mode Selection
19 : COM Port Header (COM3)
20 : TPM Header
21 : COM Port Header (COM2)
22 : COM1 Pin9 PWR Setting
23 : COM Port Header (COM1)
24 : Chassis Intrusion Headers
25 :

Front Panel Audio Header
26 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
27 : 2-Pin Buzzer Header
28 : LVDS Panel Connector
29

:

4-Pin CPU FAN Connector

(BLT_VOL1)

(CI1, CI2)

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1.4 I/O Panel

1 HDMI Port (HDMI1)

2 VGA Port (VGA1)

3 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)*

4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)*

5 USB 3.0 Ports (USB01)

6 Line out (Green)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED

indications.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

LAN Port LED Indications

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

Status Description Status Description

O󰀨 No Link O󰀨 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity O󰀨 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

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Chapter 2: Installation

This is a 3.5” SBC (5.8-in x 4.0-in) form factor (148 x 102 mm) motherboard. Before

you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

the motherboard ts into it.

motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and

damages to motherboard components.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity,

NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also

remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object

before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or

in the bag that comes with the component.

5. Heatsink (The thermal solution of whole system needs to be designed

additionally.)

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is

switched o󰀨 or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM)

SBC-211

supports single channel DDR3L SDRAM only.

Step 1. Align a SO-DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SO-DIMM

matches the break on the slot.

The SO-DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to

the motherboard and the SO-DIMM if you force the SO-DIMM into the slot at

incorrect orientation.

provides one 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM slot, which

Step 2. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both

ends fully snap back in place and the SO-DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe and mini-PCIe/mini-SATA

Slots)

There is 1 mini-PCIe slot and 1 mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot on this motherboard.

mini-PCIe slot:

MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini

cards.

mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot:

MINI_PCIE2 (mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for PCI Ex-

press mini cards or mSATA cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched o󰀨 or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed

in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5 Jumpers Setup

The i llust rat io n shows h ow jum pers a re

setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap

is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The

illustration show s a 3-pin jum pe r w hose

pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap

is placed on these 2 pins.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.8, No. 14)

Clear CMOSDefault

Note: 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. After 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 after 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, user default prole and MAC

address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

Digital Input/Output PWR Select 1-2: +12V

(3-pin JGPIO_PWR1)

(see p.8 No. 16)

ATX/AT Mode Selection

(3-pin PWR_JP1)

(see p.8 No. 18)

2-3: +5V

1-2: AT Mode

2-3: ATX Mode

Panel Power Selection (LCD_VCC) Use this to set up the VDD

(5-pin PNL_PWR1)

(see p.8 No. 1)

power of the LVDS connector.

1-2: +3V

2-3: +5V

3-4: +5V

4-5: +12V

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Backlight Power Selection Use this to set up the backlight

(LCD_BLT_VCC) power of the LVDS connector.

(5-pin BKT_PWR1)

(see p.8 No. 3)

1-2: +5V

2-3: +12V

3-4: +12V

4-5: DC_IN Power

Backlight Control Level 1-2: +3V

(3-pin BLT_PWM1)

(see p.8 No. 9)

2-3: +5V

COM1 Pin9 PWR Setting 1-2: +5V

(3-pin SET_CM1)

(see p.8 No. 22)

2-3: +12V

mSATA Selection 1-2: SATAII_2 + mini-PCIe

(3-pin MSATA_SEL1)

(see p.8 No. 5)

SATAII_2 no function

2-3: mSATA,

GPIO Default Setting 1-2: Pull-High

(3-pin JGPIO_SET1)

(see p.8 No. 13)

2-3: Pull-Low

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps

over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the

motherboard!

SATA2 Connectors These two Serial ATA2

(SATAII_1, SATAII_2: see p.8, No. 7)

SATA data cables for internal

storage devices. The current

SATA2 interface allows up to

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATAII_2

(SATA2) connectors support

SATAII_1

USB 2.0 Headers There are three USB 2.0

(see p.8 No. 4)

(9-pin USB0_1, USB2_3, USB4_5)

headers on this motherboard.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1)

(see p.8 No. 11)

several system front panel

functions.

DUM MY

GND GND

USB _PW R

GND

PWR BTN #

PLE D-

PLE D+

+A

+B

-A

-B

USB _PW R

1

GND

RES ET#

GND

HDL ED-

HDL ED+

1

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.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure

the way to turn o󰀨 your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset

switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a

normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED

is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-

tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is o󰀨 when the system is in S3/S4 sleep

state or powered o󰀨 (S5).

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HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED

is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may di󰀨er by chassis. A front panel module mainly

consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,

speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this

header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are

matched correctly.

3W Audio AMP Output Wafer

(4-pin SPEAKER1)

(see p.8 No. 26)

1

PIN Signal Name

1 SPK L-

2 SPK L+

3 SPK R+

4 SPK R-

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the fan cable

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.8 No. 10)

to the fan connector and

match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

1

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.8 No. 29)

cable to the connector and

match the black wire to the

ground pin.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin

CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

2
3
4

GND
+12 V
CPU _FA N_ SPE ED
FAN_ SP EED _C ON TRO L

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector (Input 9V-36V) Please connect a DC power

(4-pin ATX12V1)

(see p.8 No. 2)

supply (9V-36V) to this

connector.

1-4 : GND

2-3 : DC Input

17

SATA Power Output Connector

(4-pin SATA_PWR1)

(see p.8 No. 12)

+12 V

GND

GND

+5V

1

COM Port Headers

(10-pin COM1)

(see p.8 No. 23)

(10-pin COM2)

(see p.8 No. 21)

(10-pin COM3)

(see p.8 No. 19)

(10-pin COM4)

(see p.8 No. 17)

Signal

PIN

Name

10 DUMMY 8 CCTS# 6 DDSR# 4 DDTR# 2 RRXD

9 DUMMY 7 RRTS# 5 GND 3 TTXD 1 DDCD#

PIN

2

1

Signal
Name

PIN

Signal
Name

PIN

Signal
Name

PIN

Signal
Name

This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1 port. Please refer to below

table for the pin denition. In addition, COM1 port (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted

in BIOS setup utility > Advanced Screen > Super IO Conguration. You may refer to

page 29 for details.

COM1 Port Pin Denition

PIN RS232 RS422 RS485

1 DCD TX- RTX­2 RXD RX+ N/A
3 TXD TX+ RTX+
4 DTR RX- N/A
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR N/A N/A
7 RTS N/A N/A
8 CTS N/A N/A
9 NA/+5V/+12V N/A N/A

18

LVDS Connector

(40-pin LVDS1)

(see p.8 No. 28)

PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name

1 LCD_VCC 2 LCD_VCC

3 +3V 4 N/A

5 N/A 6 LVDS_A_DATA0#

7 LVDS_A_DATA0 8 GND1

9 LVDS_A_DATA1# 10 LVDS_A_DATA1

11 GND6 12 LVDS_A_DATA2#

13 LVDS_A_DATA2 14 GND2

15 LVDS_A_DATA3# 16 LVDS_A_DATA3

17 GND7 18 LVDS_A_CLK#

19 LVDS_A_CLK 20 GND3

21 LVDS_B_DATA0# 22 LVDS_B_DATA0

23 GND8 24 LVDS_B_DATA1#

25 LVDS_B_DATA1 26 GND4

27 LVDS_B_DATA2# 28 LVDS_B_DATA2

29 DPLVDD_EN 30 LVDS_B_DATA3#

31 LVDS_B_DATA3 32 GND5

33 LVDS_B_CLK# 34 LVDS_B_CLK

35 GND9 36

CON_LBKLT_CTR

37

39 LCD_BLT_VCC 40 LCD_BLT_VCC

CON_LBKLT_EN

38 LCD_BLT_VCC

Digital Input/Output Pin Header

(10-pin JGPIO1)

(see p.8 No. 15)

PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name

1 SIO_GP24 2 SIO_GP20

3 SIO_GP25 4 SIO_GP21

5 SIO_GP26 6 SIO_GP22

7 SIO_GP27 8 SIO_GP23

9 JGPIO_PWR 10 GND

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.8 No. 25)

Backlight & Amp Volume Control

(7-pin BLT_VOL1)

(see p.8 No. 8)

1

19

Signal Name

PIN

1 GPIO_VOL_UP

2 GPIO_VOL_DW

3 PWRDN

4 GPIO_BLT_UP

5 GPIO_BLT_DW

6 GND

7 GND

Inverter Power Control Wafer

(6-pin BLT_PWR1)

(see p.8 No. 6)

1

PIN Signal Name

1 GND

2 GND

3 CON_LBKLT_CTL

4 CON_LBKLT_EN

5 LCD_BLT_VCC

6 LCD_BLT_VCC

TPM Header This connector supports

(17-pin TPM1)

(see p.8 No. 20)

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

system, which can securely

SMB_ DAT A_MA IN

SMB_ CLK _MAI N

GND

S_PW RDW N#

SERI RQ#

LAD2

LAD1

48MH z

GND

GND

store keys, digital certicates,

passwords, and data. A TPM

system also helps enhance

1

LAD3

PCIR ST#

LAD0

FRAM E

PCIC LK

+3V

+5V

GND

+3VS B

network security, protects

digital identities, and ensures

platform integrity.

Chassis Intrusion Headers This motherboard supports

(2-pin CI1, CI2)

(see p.8 No. 24)

has been removed. This feature

CASE OPEN detection feature

that detects if the chassis cover

1

Sig nal

GND

requires a chassis with chassis

intrusion detection design.

Buzzer Header

(2-pin BUZZ1)

(see p.8 No. 27)

1

SPK R

+5V

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Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your

system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You

may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press

<F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP

UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after 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.

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the

following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference

purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on

your screen.

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main

Advanced

H/W Monitor

Security

Boot

Exit

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu

bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the

mouse to click your required item.

To set up the system time/date information

To set up the advanced UEFI features

To display current hardware status

To set up the security features

To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

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3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation

key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/

Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

/

Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / -

<Enter>

<F1>

To display the General Help Screen

<F7>

Discard changes

<F9>

<F10>

<F12>

Print screen

<ESC>

To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

To change option for the selected items

To bring up the selected screen

To load optimal default values for all the settings

To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display

the system overview.

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3.3 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Congu-

ration, Chipset Conguration, Storage Conguration, Intel(R) Smart Connect Tech-

nology, Super IO Conguration, ACPI Conguration and USB Conguration.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

Instant Flash

Instant Flash is a UEFI ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This conve-

nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering

operating systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool

and save the new UEFI le to your USB ash drive, oppy disk or hard

drive, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar-

ing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash utility. Please

be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le

system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI

les and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI le to update

your UEFI, and reboot your system after UEFI update process completes.

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3.3.1 CPU Conguration

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Pro-

cessors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to en-

able power saving. The default value is [Disabled]. Conguration options:

[Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / 8 and want to enable

this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if

the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system

stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to

[Disabled] if above issues occur.

CPU C States Support

Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to

keep C3 enabled, C6 and C7 disabled.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Enable or disable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power

consumption.

No-Excute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement

to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX)

Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious

software to execute code.

Hardware Prefetcher

Use this item to turn on/o󰀨 the MLC streamer prefetcher.

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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Use this item to turn on/o󰀨 prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

Intel Virtualization Technology

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool

Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not

support Intel Virtualization Technology.

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3.3.2 Chipset Conguration

Share Memory

Congure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics

processor when the system boots up.

Active LVDS

Use this to enable or disable the LVDS. The default value is [Enabled].

Panel Type Selection

Use this to select panel type.

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.

Onboard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature.

Onboard LAN 2

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature.

Deep S5

This allows you to enable or disable Deep S5.

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3.3.3 Storage Conguration

SATA Controller(s)

Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.

SATA Mode Selection

Use this to select SATA mode. Conguration options: [IDE Mode] and [AHCI

Mode]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ

and other new features that will improve SATA disk perfor-

mance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

Use this item to congure SATA Aggressive Link Power Management.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy-

sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]

and [Enabled].

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3.3.4 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks,

such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer

is in sleep mode. The default is [Disabled].

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3.3.5 Super IO Conguration

COM1 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM1. Select COM1 port type: [RS232],

[RS422] or [RS485].

COM2 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM2.

COM3 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM3.

COM4 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM4.

WDT Timeout Reset

This allows users to enable/disable the Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset

system. The default value is [Disabled].

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3.3.6 ACPI Conguration

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-

RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows® certication.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system

from the power-soft-o󰀨 mode.

PCIE Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from

the power-soft-o󰀨 mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the

system.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the

system.

USB Mouse Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system.

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3.3.7 USB Conguration

USB Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB 3.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four

conguration options: [Enabled], [Auto] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default

value is [Auto]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these

four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI

setup and Windows / Linux OS.

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3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU

fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

CPU_FAN1 Setting

This allows you to set CPU fan 1’s speed. Conguration options: [Full On]

and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].

CHA_FAN1 Setting

This allows you to set chassis fan 1’s speed. Conguration options: [Full

On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].

Case Open Feature

This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature. The

default is value [Disabled].

Clear Status

This option appears only when the case open has been detected. Use this

option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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3.5 Security Screen

In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/user password for the

system.

Supervisor Password

Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the ad-

ministrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.

Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

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 en-

ter to remove the password.

Secure Boot

Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot.

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3.6 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to cong-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows t he number of secon ds to wa it for set up activatio n k ey.

65535(0XFFFF) means indenite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

Boot Beep

Sele ct whether the B oot Beep sho uld be t urned on or off when the

system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.

Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

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CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

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 64-bit

and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster

boot speed.

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. Do not

launch?

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. Do not

launch?

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. Do not

launch?

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3.7 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

conguration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard

changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard

changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used

for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the

available lesystem devices.

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Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8 / 7. Because

motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this

chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more infor-

mation.

4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your

computer. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double

click on the le “ASRSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to

display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available device’s drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard sup-

ports. Click on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 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://www.asrock.com; or you may con-

tact your dealer for further information.

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