ASROCK H81M-ITX/WiFi User manual

Version 1.0

Published May 2014

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Motherboard Layout

Intel

H81

DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

CMOS

Battery

ATXPWR1

Top:

RJ-45

USB 2.0

T: USB0

B: USB1

CLRCMOS1

1

HDL ED RES ET

PLE D PWRBT N

PANE L1

1

HD_AUDIO1

H81M-ITX/WiFi

RoHS

CHA_FAN1

32Mb

BIOS

HDMI1

VGA1

DVI1

Audio

CODEC

PCIE1

USB 3.0

TPMS1

1

SATA_ 3

USB 3.0

T: USB1

B: USB2

Top:

LINE IN

Cent er:

FRON T

Bott om:

MIC IN

USB_6_7

1

ATX12V1

SATA_ 2

SATA3 _1 SATA3 _0

USB_4_5

1

MPCIE1

CPU_FAN1

CI1

1

USB 2.0

T: USB2

B: USB3

PS2

Keyb oard

/Mou se

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No. Description

1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)

4 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

5 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1)

6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

7 TPM Header (TPMS1)

8 USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7)

9 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

10 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5)

11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)

12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

13 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2)

14 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3)

15 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

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I/O Panel

No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_2_3) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_01)

2 D-Sub Port 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)

3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 HDMI Port

4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 DVI-D Port

5 Front Speaker (Lime) 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

6 Microphone (Pink)

* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

1 2 3 5

67891011

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WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna

WiFi-802.11n Module

WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)

adapter to support WiFi function. With WiFi-802.11n module, you can easily create

a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity.

erefore, from anywhere within the signal range, you will be able to play LAN

games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone

calls easily.

WiFi-802.11n module supports Station mode. You can use the wireless function to

connect the access point (AP), or connect with other stations in the wireless range

instead. ere are two choices provided in station mode: Infrastructure mode

and Ad-hoc mode. Please read below introduction for the dierences of these two

modes.

Infrastructure Mode

If you have a present access point (AP) in your wireless network environment for

this station to join, you can set up WiFi-802.11n module in Infrastructure mode.

In this mode, WiFi-802.11n module acts as a wireless adapter. In other words, it is

centered on an AP that provides Internet access and LAN communication for the

wireless stations, such as PC, notebook and other devices.

Ad-hoc Mode

If you don’t have a present access point in your wireless network environment, you

can set up WiFi-802.11n module in Ad-hoc mode. e wireless network brings

together workstations, PC, notebook and other devices for wireless communication.

* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna

Antenna Port

WiFi-802.11n Module

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WiFi Module and WiFi Antenna Installation Guide

Step 1

Prepare the WiFi Module, WiFi Module Bracket,

and the two screws that come with the package.

Prepare a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 2

Attach the WiFi Module Bracket to the WiFi

card, aligning the screw hole on the WiFi card

with the screw hole on the bracket. Use the screw

to attach the bracket and the WiFi card, but do

not tighten the screw.

Step 3

Insert the WiFi Module Card into the vertical

mini PCI Express slot (MPCIE1).

Step 4

Tighten the screw that holds the card in place.

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Step 5

Tighten the screw that attaches the WiFi

Module Bracket to the WiFi card (installed

in Step 2).

Step 6

Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cable and

WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna that come with the

package.

Step 7

Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cable to

the WiFi Module.

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Step 8

Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Con-

nector to the antenna port on the I/O

shield.

Step 9

Fasten the screw nuts to secure the

antenna connector.

Step 10

Connect the two WiFi 2.4 GHz

Antenna to the antenna connector. Turn

the antenna clockwise until it is securely

connected.

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Step 11

Set the WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna at 90-degree

angle.

*You may need to adjust the direction of

the antenna for a stronger signal.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi 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.

1.1 Package Contents

•

ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)

•

ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi Quick Installation Guide

•

ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi Support CD

•

1 x I/O Panel Shield

•

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

•

1 x WiFi-802.11n Module

•

1 x SMA WiFi Antenna Cable

•

1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna

•

1 x WiFi Module Bracket

•

2 x Screws for WiFi Module

Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the

content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any

modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on

ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to

this motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model

you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s

website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications

Platform

•

Mini-ITX Form Factor

•

Solid Capacitor design

•

High Density Glass Fabric PCB

CPU

•

Supports New 4

th

and 4

th

Generation Intel® Core

TM

i7/i5/i3/

Xeon®/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150)

•

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

Chipset

•

Intel® H81

Memory

•

Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology

•

2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots

•

Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buered

memory

•

Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION)

•

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2

Expansion

Slot

•

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot

•

1 x Vertical Half Mini-PCI Express Slot: For WiFi Module

Graphics

•

Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can

be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

•

Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick

Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full

HW Encode1, Intel® InTru

TM

3D, Intel® Clear Video HD

Technology, Intel® Insider

TM

, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600

•

Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1

•

Max. shared memory 1792MB

•

ree graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI

Ports

•

Supports Triple Monitor

•

Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

60Hz

•

Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

60Hz

•

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @

60Hz

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Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and

HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant

HDMI monitor is required)

•

Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports

•

Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D

and HDMI Ports

Audio

•

5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

•

Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)

•

ELNA Audio Caps

LAN

•

PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

•

Realtek RTL8111GR

•

Supports Wake-On-WAN

•

Supports Wake-On-LAN

•

Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike

Protection)

•

Supports LAN Cable Detection

•

Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

•

Supports PXE

Wireless

LAN

WiFi-802.11n Module

•

1T1R 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g /

11Mbps IEEE 802.11b

•

Supports Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc

mode)

Rear Panel

I/O

•

1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port

•

1 x D-Sub Port

•

1 x DVI-D Port

•

1 x HDMI Port

•

4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full

Spike Protection))

•

2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full

Spike Protection))

•

1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED

LED)

•

HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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Storage

•

2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and

Hot Plug

•

2 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and

Hot Plug

Connector

•

1 x Chassis Intrusion Header

•

1 x TPM Header

•

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

•

1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)

•

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

•

1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector

•

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

•

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD

Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

BIOS

Feature

•

32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

•

ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events

•

SMBIOS 2.3.1 support

•

CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V Voltage multi-adjustment

Hardware

Monitor

•

CPU/Chassis temperature sensing

•

CPU/Chassis Tachometer

•

CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by

CPU temperature)

•

CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control

•

CASE OPEN detection

•

Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

OS

•

Microso® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-

bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit

Certica-

tions

•

FCC, CE, WHQL

•

ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website:

http://www.asrock.com

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Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjust-

ing the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect 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.

Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation

for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operat-

ing systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize

the memory that Windows® cannot use.

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is is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,

study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

•

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

components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard

components.

•

In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,

NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded

wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.

•

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

•

Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or

in the bag that comes with the components.

•

When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-

tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

Chapter 2 Installation

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2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on

the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket.

Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise,

the CPU will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

2

1

A

B

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4

5

3

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed

if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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