ASROCK Mini Series User manual

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Mini Series

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published July 2013

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Copyright Notice:

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in

any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by

the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis-

tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for

identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.

Disclaimer:

Specications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-

tional use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed

as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or

omissions that may appear in this manual.

With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of

any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran-

ties or conditions of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose.

In no event shall ASRock, its directors, ofcers, employees, or agents be liable for

any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for

loss of prots, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like),

even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from

any defect or error in the manual or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this product contains Perchlorate, a toxic

substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali-

fornia, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Safety instructions

Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for infor-

mation technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that

you read the fol lowing safety instructions.

Setting up your system

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your

system.

• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.

• Set up the system on a stable surface.

• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these

openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for

ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0

o

C

and 40

o

C.

• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the

devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.

Care during use

• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.

• When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still ows.

Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets

before cleaning the system.

• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the

power cord and contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the system.

• The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating

instructions.

• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

• The system performance changes.

No disassembly

NOTE:

The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory

and warranty seal) that have been damaged as a result of attempting to

disassemble/reassemble the system or modifying the hardware

conguration.

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Safety cautions and warnings

Optical Drive Safety Information

Optical drives sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

CAUTION:

Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view

directly with optical instruments.

WARNING:

Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specied

in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not

attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical

drive serviced only by an authorized service provider.

Product disposal notice

IMPORTANT:

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product

(elec trical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal

waste. Check local regu lations for disposal of electronic products.

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)

CAUTION!

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose

of used batteries ac cording to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installation Notices

Do not place this

product underneath

heavy loads or in an

unstable position.

Do not expose this

product to high levels

of direct sunlight,

high-humidity or wet

conditions.

Do not use or expose this

product around magnetic

elds as magnetic

interference may affect

the performance of the

product.

Do not block the air

vents to this product or

impede the airow in any

way.

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Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................... 7

1.1 Package Contents ................................................ 7

1.2 Specications ....................................................... 8

1.3 Motherboard Layout ............................................. 10

1.4 Rear Panel ........................................................... 12

1.5 System Chassis ................................................... 13

1.6 Remote Controller ................................................ 14

2 Quick Installation .............................................. 15

3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD ................................ 18

4 Installing the Second HDD ............................... 20

5 Dual Monitor ...................................................... 22

6 Driver Installation .............................................. 23

7 Utility Menu ........................................................ 24

7.1 Instant Boot .......................................................... 24

7.1.1 Introduction ................................................. 24

7.1.2 Installation .................................................. 25

7.2 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle

(Trial version) ....................................................... 28

7.3 ASRock APP Charger .......................................... 29

7.4 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (Trial version) ...... 30

7.5 ASRock XFast RAM ............................................. 31

7.6 ASRock XFast USB .............................................. 34

7.7 ASRock XFast LAN .............................................. 37

7.8 Other Unique Features ......................................... 41

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8 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ......................................... 43

8.1 Introduction .......................................................... 43

8.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ........................................... 43

8.1.2 Navigation Keys ......................................... 44

8.2 Main Screen ......................................................... 45

8.3 OC Tweaker Screen ............................................. 46

8.4 Advanced Screen ................................................. 48

8.4.1 CPU Conguration ..................................... 49

8.4.2 North Bridge Conguration ......................... 50

8.4.3 South Bridge Conguration ........................ 51

8.4.4 Storage Conguration ................................ 52

8.4.5 Super IO Conguration ............................... 53

8.4.6 ACPI Conguration ..................................... 54

8.4.7 USB Conguration ...................................... 56

8.5 Tool ....................................................................... 57

8.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .......... 59

8.7 Boot Screen ......................................................... 60

8.8 Security Screen .................................................... 62

8.9 Exit Screen ........................................................... 63

9 Software Support .............................................. 64

9.1 Installing an Operating System ....................................... 64

9.2 Support CD Information .................................................. 64

9.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 64

9.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 64

9.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 64

9.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 64

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Mini Series, a reliable product pro-

duced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers

excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment to quality and endurance.

Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software

might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to

change without notice. 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’s website as well.

http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this product, 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 Mini Series Support CD Quick Start Guide

AC Power Cord One AC/DC Adapter Anti-Slip Pad

Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables

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1.2 Specications

* For barebone systems, the HDD, ODD or Memory may not be included.

Processor AMD E2-1800 APU

Chipset AMD A68M Chipset

Memory Supports DDR3 1333/1066MHz, 2 x SO-DIMM slots,

maximum up to 16GB

Display

Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD7340M Graphics

Storage Supports up to two 2.5” SATA HDDs and RAID 0/1

LAN Gigabit LAN

Front I/O 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x MIC, 1 x Headphone

Rear I/O 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x D-Sub VGA, 6 x USB 2.0,

1 x S/PDIF

Audio 7.1 Ch HD Audio

ODD DVD Super Multi

WiFi 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II

Controller

MCE Remote Controller

Power 65W/19V Adapter

Dimension 195mm(W) x 70mm(H) x 186mm(L)

Volume 2.5L

Free bundle software:

1. Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software (Trial version)

2. CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (trial version)

3. ASRock XFast LAN, XFast RAM, XFast USB

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WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with over-

clocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying

Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclock-

ing tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or

even cause damage to the components and devices of your

system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are

not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

1. SATA 3.0 connector: For the HDD’s SATA data cable

2. Heatsink

3. Fan connector

4. Fan connector

5. Memory sockets

6. Infrared module header

7. CPU Fan

8. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For the WiFi module

9. Clear CMOS jumper

10. SATA 3.0 connector: For the ODD’s SATA data cable

11. ATX5V output power connector for slim ODD & 2.5” HDD

12. SATA 3.0 connector: For the HDD’s SATA data cable

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2

3

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DDR3_A1

DDR3_A2

1011

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1. SATA and Power Connections

2. Fan Connection

SATA & Power Connections

Connect to HDD

Connect to SATA Connector (4)

Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3)

Connect to SATA Connector (1)

Connect to ODD

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1.4 Rear Panel

13. DC-In jack

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port

15. Mic In (Pink): Microphone

16. Front L/R Out (Lime): Stereo speakers or headphones

17. HDMI connector

18. VGA connector

19. DVI connector

20. USB 2.0 ports: USB devices

21. RJ-45 LAN port: Local Area Network

22. Line In (Blue) for 2/4/6 channel; Rear (Blue) for 8 channel

23. Center/LFE (Orange): Center / Subwoofer speakers

24. Side port for side speakers

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SONY

MP3

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HDMI

DVI

D-Sub

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1.5 System Chassis

25. Optical Disc Drive

26. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator

27. Drive activity indicator

28. Headphone port

29. Microphone port

30. USB 3.0 ports: USB devices

31. Infrared receiver

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1.6 Remote Controller

Some remote controller functions listed above are only available with the

relative hardware equipments. If the hardware equipments you adopt are not

compatible with the system, you are not allowed to use these functions. This

product is designed to meet MCE standards.

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Chapter 2 Quick Installation

1. Connecting USB Devices to the USB2.0 Ports.

2. Connecting a VGA Monitor to the VGA Port.

4. Connecting an HDMI Device to the HDMI Port.

3. Connecting the Network with the RJ-45 LAN Port.

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5. Connecting a DVI Device to the DVI Port.

6. Connecting an External Audio Device. (Line In Port for 2/4/6 Channel;

Rear Port for 8 Channel)

8. Connecting a Microphone. (Mic In Port)

9. Connecting Center / Subwoofer Speakers. (Center/LEF Port)

7. Connecting Stereo Speakers or Headphones. (Front L/R Out Port)

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10. Connecting Side Speakers. (Side Port for 4/6/8 Channel)

11. Connecting an Optical Device to the Optical S/PDIF Out Port.

13. Powering on the System.

14. Connecting Headphones / Microphones / USB3.0 Devices

12. Connecting Power to the DC-In Jack.

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Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD

1. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel. (For safety reasons, please

ensure that the power cord is disconnected before opening the case.

2. Slide the side cover toward the rear panel and pull the side cover

upwards.

3. To change the storage drives, you need to remove the SATA and power

cables from the ODD / HDD rst, then unscrew the screws from both

sides.

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4. Pull the ODD / HDD rack backwards and take it out from the bay.

5. Unscrew the screws from the side of the ODD / HDD rack, and change

your required ODD / HDD.

6. Refer to the steps above to place the new ODD / HDD to the chassis.

Replace the side cover and fasten the screws.

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Chapter 4 Installing the Second HDD

1. Please follow steps 1 to 4 above, and remove the ODD and the rst

HDD in advance. Then fasten the screws of the second HDD to the

rack.

2. Place the rst HDD to the rack and fasten the screws from both sides.

3. Place the ODD to the rack and fasten the screws from both sides.

Replace the rack to the chassis.

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