IMB-150

User Manual

Version 1.2
Published November 2014
Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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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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CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

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 Contents
1 Introduction........................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications.................................................................. 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 Slot................................................................ 14
2.5 Jumpers Setup................................................................ 15
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors................................. 17
3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY.......................................... 22
3.1 Introduction..................................................................... 22
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar..................................................... 22
3.1.2 Navigation Keys.................................................... 23
3.2 Main Screen.................................................................... 23
3.3 Advanced Screen............................................................ 24
3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 25
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration........................................... 27
3.3.3 Storage Configuration........................................... 29
3.3.4 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...................... 30
3.3.5 Super IO Configuration......................................... 31
3.3.6 ACPI Configuration............................................... 32
3.3.7 USB Configuration................................................ 33
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen.................... 34
3.5 Security Screen.............................................................. 35
3.6 Boot Screen.................................................................... 36
3.7 Exit Screen..................................................................... 38

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4 Software Support............................................... 39
4.1 Install Operating System................................................. 39
4.2 Support CD Information.................................................. 39
4.2.1 Running Support CD............................................. 39
4.2.2 Drivers Menu......................................................... 39
4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 39
4.2.4 Contact Information............................................... 39

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 Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock IMB-150 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 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find
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 specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock IMB-150 Motherboard
(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
ASRock IMB-150 Driver CD
ASRock IMB-150 Jumper Setting Instruction
1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specifications

Form
Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in)
Factor
Intel® AtomTM Baytrail-M/D Processor
CPU
Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Core
4
Processor Number
System Max Speed (By CPU)
Cache 2MB
Chipset N/A
BIOS UEFI
PCI 0
Mini-PCIe 1 (Half Size)
Expansion mSATA 1
Slot PCIe 1
CFast Card
0
Socket
Technology Dual Channel DDR3L 1333 MHz SDRAM
Memory Max. 8GB
Socket 2 x SO-DIMM
Controller Intel® Gen7 Intel® Graphics DX 11, OGL3.2
VRAM Shared Memory
VGA Supports max. resolution 1920x1200
Dual Channel 24-bit, max resolution
LVDS
Graphics 1920x1200@60Hz
HDMI Supports HDMI 1.4a, max resolution 1920x1200
DVI No
DisplayPort No
Multi Display Yes (Dual Display)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet Controller GbE LAN: 2 x Realtek RTL8111G-CG
Connector 2 x RJ-45
Max Data
SATA Transfer SATA2 (3.0Gb/s)
Rate
VGA 1
DVI 0
Rear I/O HDMI 1
DisplayPort 0
Ethernet 2

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 USB 4 (2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0)
Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out)
Serial 3 (RS232/422/485)
PS/2 2 (1 x keyboard, 1 x mouse)
USB 6 (2 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0)
LVDS/
1/1
Inverter
VGA 0
Serial 2 (RS232)
SATA 2 x SATA2 (3.0Gb/s)
mPCIe 1
Internal
Parallel 1
Connector
mSATA 1 (shared)
IrDA 0
GPIO 8-bit 4 x GPI + 4 x GPO
SATA PWR
1
Output Con
Speaker
1
Header
Watchdog Output Output from super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Timer Interval 256 Segments, 0,1,2…255 Sec/Min
Input PWR 9-19V DC-In (4-pin ATX PWR Con)
AT/ATX Supported
Power
-AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
Requirements Power On
-ATX : Press button to PWR on after power
input ready
Environment Temperature 0ºC – 60ºC

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 1.3 Motherboard Layout

1 2

HDMI1 ME_OVR1
1

DDR3_A1 (Support DDR3L Only)

Keyboard

Mouse
PS2

PS2

DDR3_B1 (Support DDR3L Only)

PWR_COM1

COM COM
Port 2 Port 1
1
PWR_COM2

1
PWR_COM3

mSATA_SEL1

COM 1

VGA1 Port 3 USB2_4_5

3
mini-SATA mini-PCIe 4
5
31 Industrial
1
1
6
30 IMB-150 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1

7
BKT_PWR1
PNL_PWR1

USB 2.0 1
CI2

8
Top:
T: USB1
1
1

1 SATA_PWR1
RJ-45 CI1

B: USB0 1
9
BLT_VOL1

ATXPWR1
29 1

BLT_PWR1
LVDS1
10
LPT1 CMOS
USB 3.0 Battery
Top:
T: USB1 RJ-45
1

B: USB0 SATA2_2 SATA2_1

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PWR_JP1

HD_AUDIO1 1
1
12
Line Out

1
Bottom:

COM4 COM6 PANEL1 USB2_2_3 JGPIO1

Mic In

Top:

PLED PWRBTN

1
USB3_2_3
HDLED RESET

BLT_PWM1
SPEAKER1 CHA_FAN1
TPM1

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1 1
1
1 1 1 1 BIOS
BUZZ1 Chip
JGPIO_PWR1 CLRCMOS1

PCIE1
JGPIO_JP1 PWR_COM4 PWR_COM6

1 1 1 1 1

28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

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1 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers (PWR_COM1, PWR_COM2, PWR_COM3)
2 : ME Override (Security Flash Descriptors)
3 : USB2.0 Connector (USB2_4_5)
4 : Panel Power Selection (LCD_VCC) (PNL_PWR1)
5 : Backlight Power Selection (LCD_BLT_VCC) (BKT_PWR1)
6 : ATX Power Connector
7 : 4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)
8 : SATA Power Output Connector
9 : Backlight Volume Control (BLT_VOL1)
10 : 20-pin ATX Power Input Connector
11 : Backlight Power Connector (BLT_PWR1)
12 : Printer Port Header
13 : 3-Pin Chassis FAN Connector (+12V)
14 : SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_1, SATA2_2)
15 : BLT_PWM1 Jumper
16 : Clear CMOS Header
17 : Digital Input / Output Power Select
18 : Digital Input / Output Pin Header
19 : USB2.0 Connector (USB2_2_3)
20 : System Panel Header
21 : COM4, 6 Headers (RS232)
22 : COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers (PWR_COM4, PWR_COM6)
23 : JGPIO_JP1 Jumper
24 : TPM Header
25 : USB3.0 Connector (USB3_2_3)
26 : ATX/AT Mode Selection
27 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
28 : Front Panel Audio Header
29 : Chassis Intrusion Headers (CI1, Cl2)
30 : LVDS Panel Connector
31 : mSATA Select

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1.4 I/O Panel

1 2 3 4 5

13 12 11 10 9 8

1 PS/2 Mouse Port 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1)

2 COM Port 1 (COM1)* 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_0_1)
3 COM Port 3 (COM3)* 10 VGA Port (VGA1)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port** 11 COM Port 2 (COM2)*
5 LAN RJ-45 Port** 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port
6 Line out (Green) 13 HDMI Port (HDMI1)
7 Microphone (Pink)

* This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1~3 ports. Please refer to below table for
the pin definition. In addition, COM1~3 ports (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup
utility > Advanced Screen > Super IO Configuration. You may refer to page 31 for details.

COM1~3 Port Pin Definition

PIN RS232 RS422 RS485
1 DCD TX- RTX-
2 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
COM1: +5V/+12V/+5VSB COM1: +5V/+12V/+5VSB COM1: +5V/+12V/+5VSB
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COM2, 3: +5V/+12V COM2, 3: +5V/+12V COM2, 3: +5V/+12V

** There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications ACT/LINK SPEED
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED LED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port

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 Chapter 2: Installation
This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you
install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.

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.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off 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)
IMB-150 motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM
slots, which support Dual Channel DDR3L (low voltage).

1. If you install one memory module only, please install it on DDR3_A1.

2. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be
damaged.
2. Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before adding or
removing SO-DIMMs or the system components.
3. The SO-DIMM only fits 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.

Installing a SO-DIMM (for DDR3_A1)

Step 1. Unlock a SO-DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a SO-DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SO-DIMM
matches the break on the slot.

notch
break

notch
break

Step 3. 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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Installing a SO-DIMM (for DDR3_B1)
Step 1. Align a SO-DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SO-DIMM
matches the break on the slot.

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, mini-SATA and PCI Express
Slots)
There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this mother-
board.

mini-PCIe slot:
MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini
cards.
mini-SATA slot:
MINI_SATA1 (mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for mSATA cards. This
mini-SATA slot is shared with the SATA2_2 connector.
PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off 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 firmly 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 illustration shows how jumpers are
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 shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.8, No. 16)
Default Clear CMOS

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn off 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 finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up
the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.
Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile and MAC
address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

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

(3-pin JGPIO_PWR1) 2-3: +5V

(see p.8 No. 17)

ATX/AT Mode Selection 1-2: AT Mode

(3-pin PWR_JP1) 2-3: ATX Mode
(see p.8 No. 26)

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

(5-pin PNL_PWR1) power of the LVDS connector.
(see p.8 No. 4) 1-2: LVDD: +3V
2-3: LVDD: +5V
4-5: LVDD: +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) and the panel backlight power
(see p.8 No. 5) of BLT_PWM1.
1-2: LCD_BLT_VCC: +5V
2-3: LCD_BLT_VCC: +12V
4-5: LCD_BLT_VCC: DC_IN

Backlight Control Level (CON_LBKLT_CTL) 1-2: +3V Level

(3-pin BLT_PWM1) 2-3: +5V Level
(see p.8, No. 15)

COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers 1-2: +5V

(5-pin PWR_COM1, for COM Port1) 2-3: +12V
(see p.8, No. 1) 3-4: +12V
4-5: +5VSB

(3-pin PWR_COM2, for COM Port2) 1-2: +5V

(3-pin PWR_COM3, for COM Port3) 2-3: +12V
(see p.8, No. 1)

(3-pin PWR_COM4, for COM Port4) 1-2: +5V

(3-pin PWR_COM6, for COM Port6) 2-3: +12V
(see p.8, No. 22)

ME Override (Security Flash Descriptors) Short: Override

(2-pin ME_OVR1) Open: Normal Operation
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(see p.8, No. 2)

JGPIO_JP Jumper 1-2: High

(3-pin JGPIO_JP1) 2-3: Low

(see p.8, No. 23)

mSATA Select Open: For SATA2_2

(2-pin mSATA_SEL1) Close: For m-SATA

(see p.8, No. 31)

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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

(SATA2_1, SATA2_2: see p.8, No. 14) SATA2_2 SATA2_1 (SATA2) connectors support
SATA data cables for internal
storage devices. The current
SATA2 interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

USB 2.0 Connectors Besides two default USB 2.0

DUMMY
(9-pin USB2_2_3) ports on the I/O panel, there
GND GND
(see p.8 No. 19) are two USB 2.0 connectors on
+B +A
-B -A this motherboard. Each USB 2.0
(9-pin USB2_4_5) USB_PWR USB_PWR
connector can support two USB
1
(see p.8 No. 3) ports.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

GND
(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
GND RESET#
(see p.8 No. 20) PWRBTN# GND functions.
PLED- HDLED-
PLED+ HDLED+
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 configure
the way to turn off 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.

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 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 off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
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 differ 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

1 PIN Signal Name
(4-pin SPEAKER1) 1 OUTLN
(see p.8 No. 27) 2 OUTLP
3 OUTRP
4 OUTRN

Front Panel Audio Header 1 This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC2_L GND panel audio cable that allows
(see p.8 No. 28) convenient connection and
MIC2_R PRESENCE#
OUT2_R MIC_RET
J_SENSE control of audio devices.
OUT2_L OUT_RET

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect 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 HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.

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Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the fan cable
FAN_SPEED
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) + 12V to the fan connector and
(see p.8 No. 13) GND
match the black wire to the
ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector 4 3 2 1 Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to the connector and
(see p.8 No. 7) match the black wire to the
CPU_FAN_SPEED ground pin.
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

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.
Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector 10 20 Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.8 No. 10)

1 11

ATX Power Connector 2 4 Please connect a DC

(Input 9V-19V) 9V-19V power supply to this
(4-pin ATX12V1) connector.
(see p.8 No. 6) 1 3 1-2: GND
3-4: DC Input

Printer Port Header

AFD#
ERROR#
(25-pin LPT1) PINIT# SLIN# GND

(see p.8 No. 12)

1
SPD7
SPD6 ACK#
SPD5 BUSY
SPD4 PE
SPD3 SLCT
SPD2
SPD1
SPD0
STB#

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LVDS Connector PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name
2 1
2 LCD_VCC 1 LCD_VCC
(40-pin LVDS1)
4 LDDC_CLK 3 +3.3V
(see p.8 No. 30)
6 LVDS_A_DATA0# 5 LDDC_DATA
8 GND 7 LVDS_A_DATA0
10 LVDS_A_DATA1 9 LVDS_A_DATA1#
12 LVDS_A_DATA2# 11 GND
14 GND 13 LVDS_A_DATA2

40 39 16 LVDS_A_DATA3 15 LVDS_A_DATA3#
18 LVDS_A_CLK# 17 GND
20 GND 19 LVDS_A_CLK
22 LVDS_B_DATA0 21 LVDS_B_DATA0#
24 LVDS_B_DATA1# 23 GND
26 GND 25 LVDS_B_DATA1
28 LVDS_B_DATA2 27 LVDS_B_DATA2#
30 LVDS_B_DATA3# 29 DPLVDD_EN
32 GND 31 LVDS_B_DATA3
34 LVDS_B_CLK 33 LVDS_B_CLK#
36 CON_LBKLT_EN 35 GND
38 LCD_BLT_VCC 37 CON_LBKLT_CTL
40 LCD_BLT_VCC 39 LCD_BLT_VCC

Digital Input / Output Pin Header

PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name
(10-pin JGPIO1) 10 GND 9 JGPIO_PWR
(see p.8 No. 18) 8 SIO_GP23 7 SIO_GP27
6 SIO_GP22 5 SIO_GP26
4 SIO_GP21 3 SIO_GP25
2 SIO_GP20 1 SIO_GP24

Backlight Volume Control PIN Signal Name

(7-pin BLT_VOL1) 1 GPIO_VOL_UP
(see p.8 No. 9) 1 2 GPIO_VOL_DW
3 PWRDN
4 LVDS1 BLUP
5 LVDS1 BLDW
6 GND
7 GND

Backlight Power Connector PIN Signal Name

(6-pin BLT_PWR1) 1 1 GND
2 GND
(see p.8 No. 11)
3 BL CTL
4 BL EN
5 LCD_BLT_VCC
6 LCD_BLT_VCC

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SATA Power Output Connector
GND +12V
(4-pin SATA_PWR1)
(see p.8 No. 8) 1

+5V GND

Chassis Intrusion Headers This motherboard supports

1
(2-pin CI1, CI2: see p.8, No. 29) CASE OPEN detection feature
GND
Signal that detects if the chassis cover
has been removed. This feature
requires a chassis with chassis
intrusion detection design.

COM4, 6 Headers (RS232) CM_P9

(9-pin COM4/COM6: see p.8, No. 21) CCTS# RRTS#
DDSR# GND
DDTR# TTXD
RRXD DDCD#
1

TPM Header This connector supports a

48MHz +5V
(19-pin TPM1) F_CLKRUN# GND Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
SERIRQ# +3VSB
(see p.8, No. 24) S_PWRDWN# system, which can
LAD1 securely store keys, digital
GND LAD0
+3V

LAD2
SMB_DATA_MAIN
LAD3
PCIRST#
certificates, passwords, and
SMB_CLK_MAIN FRAME
data. A TPM system also helps
GND PCICLK

1 enhance network security,

protects digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.

USB 3.0 Connector PORT A USB

Besides two default USB 3.0
(19-pin USB3_2_3) ports on the I/O panel, there
PORT A USB
GN D
PORT A USB

(see p.8 No. 25) is one USB 3.0 connector on

PORT A USB
GN D
PORT A USB

PORT A USB
Vbus this motherboard. This USB 3.0
connector can support two USB
1 ports.
Vbus
PORT B USB
PORT B USB
GN D
PORT B USB
PORT B USB
GN D
PORT B USB
PORT B USB
Dummy

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 Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure 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 off 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 To set up the system time/date information
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Security To set up the security features
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
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.

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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
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F7> Discard changes
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F12> Print screen
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

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 configurations for the following items: CPU Configu-
ration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Smart Connect Tech-
nology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

Instant Flash
Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This conve-
nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering
operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool
and save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI
files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to update
your UEFI, and reboot your system after UEFI update process completes.

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3.3.1 CPU Configuration

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 [Enabled]. Configuration options:
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 8 / 8.1 and want to en-
able this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hid-
den 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, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
No-Execute 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 codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU
does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.
Hardware Prefetcher
Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

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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 Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [Onboard] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic
adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].
Share Memory
Configure 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 [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature.
Front Panel
Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.
Onboard HDMI HD Audio
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.
Onboard LAN 1
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature.
Onboard LAN 2
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature.
PCIE1 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE1.

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Deep S5
Mobile platforms support Deep S5 in DC only and desktop platforms sup-
port Deep S5 in AC only. The default value is [Disabled].
Restore on AC/Power Loss
This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss.
If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power
recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the
system starts to boot up when the power recovers. If [LAST STATE] is
selected, the AC/power restores to the last power state when the power
recovers.

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3.3.3 Storage Configuration

SATA Controller(s)
Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.
SATA Mode Selection
Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI
Mode] and [Disabled]. 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 configure 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. Configuration 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 [Enabled].

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3.3.5 Super IO Configuration

COM1 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM1. Select COM1 port type: [RS232],
[RS422] or [RS485].
COM2 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM2. Select COM2 port type: [RS232],
[RS422] or [RS485].
COM3 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM3. Select COM3 port type: [RS232],
[RS422] or [RS485].
COM4 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM4.
COM6 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM6.
LPT1 Port Configuration
Use this set parameters of the onboard parallel port.

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 Configuration

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® certification.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system
from the power-soft-off mode.
PCIE Devices Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off 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 Configuration

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
configuration 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_FAN1’s speed. Configuration options: [Full
On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].
CHA_FAN1 Setting
This allows you to set CHA_FAN1’s speed. Configuration 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 64-bit 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 config-
ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. There are three con-
figuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast]. The default value is
[Disabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three
options:
[Disabled] - Disable Fast Boot.
[Fast] - The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB flash
drive.
[Ultra Fast] - There are a few restrictions.
1. Only supports Windows® 8 64-bit UEFI operating system.
2. You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility
in Widows® to enter BIOS Setup).
3. If you are using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support
UEFI GOP in order to boot.

Boot From Onboard LAN

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

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the
system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.

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

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.

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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
configuration 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 filesystem device

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

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 Chapter 4: Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8.1 64-bit / 8
64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup pro-
cedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation
for more information.

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 file “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 specific 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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