ASROCK Mini Series User manual

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Mini Series
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2013
Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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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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DDR3_A1
DDR3_A2
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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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