ASROCK AM1H-ITX User Manual

User Manual

English61.3 Unique Features ASRock A-TuningA-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new features and

AM1H-ITX7English ASRock XFast RAMASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under W

English8 ASRock Dehumidier FunctionUsers may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling “Dehumidier Function”. When enabli

AM1H-ITX9English ASRock Good Night LEDASRock Good Night LED technology oers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the uness

English101.4 Motherboard LayoutAM1H-ITXRoHS32MbBIOSATXPWR1FSB800DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)SATA3 _1SuperI/OLANAU

AM1H-ITX11EnglishNo. Description1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)3 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DI

English121.5 I/O PanelNo. Description No. Description1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 9 Microphone (Pink)2 D-Sub Port 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port3 DisplayPort

AM1H-ITX13English*** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection d

English14is is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the moth

AM1H-ITX15English2.1 Installing the CPUUnplug all power cables before installing the CPU.21

Version 1.0 Published January 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.Copyright Notice:No part of this documentation may be reproduced, tr

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AM1H-ITX17English2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and HeatsinkAer you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink

English182.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)is motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots. e DIMM only ts in one corre

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English202.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)ere are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI

AM1H-ITX21English2.5 Jumpers Setupe illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If n

English222.6 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsSystem Panel Header(9-pin PANEL1)(see p.10, No. 12)Connect the power switch, reset switch and system statu

AM1H-ITX23EnglishSerial ATA3 Connectors(SATA3_1: see p.10, No. 8)(SATA3_2: see p.10, No. 9)(SATA3_A1: see p.10, No. 11)(SATA3_A2: see p.10, No. 10)es

English24Chassis Speaker Header(4-pin SPEAKER1)(see p.10, No. 3)Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.Chassis and Power Fan Connectors(4-p

AM1H-ITX25EnglishSATA Power Connector(SATA_POW1)(see p.10, No. 7)Please connect a SATA power cable.Serial Port Header(9-pin COM1)(see p.10, No. 16)is

ContentsChapter 1 Introduction 11.1 Package Contents 11.2 Specications 21.3 Unique Features 61.4 Motherboard Layout 101.5 I/O P

English26Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Driverse Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers

AM1H-ITX27English3.2 A-TuningA-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, includi

English28ToolsVarious tools and utilities.XFast RAMBoost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden partition, t

AM1H-ITX29EnglishDehumidierPrevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and congure the period of time until the computer power

English303.3 Start8For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with

AM1H-ITX31EnglishCongureCongure provides conguration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to

English32Control lets you congure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does.DesktopDesktop allows you to disable the hot co

AM1H-ITX33EnglishChapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY4.1 IntroductionASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system conguration tools, cool sound eects and

English344.1.2 Navigation KeysUse < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key

AM1H-ITX35English4.2 Main ScreenWhen you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.Active Page on Ent

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 364.4 Advanced Screen 394.4.1 CPU Conguration 404.4.2 Chipset Conguration 414.4.3 Storage Conguration 434.

English36Because the UEFI soware is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and t

AM1H-ITX37EnglishDRAM Timing ControlPower Down EnableUse this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.Bank InterleavingInterleaving allows memor

English38Command Rate (CR)e delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the rst active command can be issued.RAS# Cycle Time (tRC)Use this

AM1H-ITX39English4.4 Advanced ScreenIn this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Con-guration, Chipset Conguration,

English404.4.1 CPU CongurationCool 'n' QuietUse this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. e default value is [Ena

AM1H-ITX41English4.4.2 Chipset CongurationShare MemoryCongure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the sy

English42Onboard LANEnable or disable the onboard network interface controller.Restore on AC/Power LossSelect the power state aer a power failure. If

AM1H-ITX43English4.4.3 Storage CongurationSATA Controller(s)Enable/disable the SATA controllers.SATA Mode SelectionIDE: For better compatibility.AHC

English444.4.4 Super IO CongurationSerial PortEnable or disable the Serial port.Serial Port AddressSelect the address of the Serial port.

AM1H-ITX45English4.4.5 ACPI CongurationSuspend to RAMIt is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving.Check Ready BitEnable to enter the op

AM1H-ITX1EnglishChapter 1 Introductionank you for purchasing ASRock AM1H-ITX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistent

English46Ring-In Power OnAllow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.RTC Alarm Power OnAllow the system to be waked up b

AM1H-ITX47English4.4.6 USB CongurationUSB ControllerEnable or disable all the USB ports.USB 3.0 ControllerEnable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports.Le

English484.4.7 Trusted ComputingSecurity Device SupportEnable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives.

AM1H-ITX49English4.5 ToolsOMG (Online Management Guard)Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specie

English50Internet FlashASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI rmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network con

AM1H-ITX51EnglishDehumidier DurationCongure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state.Dehumidier CPU Fan SettingCo

English524.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screenis section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parame

AM1H-ITX53English4.7 Boot Screenis section displays the available devices on your system for you to congure the boot settings and the boot priority

English54AddOn ROM DisplayEnable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or congure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Di

AM1H-ITX55EnglishLaunch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support

English21.2 SpecicationsPlatform•Mini-ITX Form Factor•All Solid Capacitor designCPU•Supports AMD AM1 Socket A-series and E-series Quad-Core/Dual-

English564.8 Security ScreenIn this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password.S

AM1H-ITX57English4.9 Exit ScreenSave Changes and ExitWhen you select this option the following message, “Save conguration changes and exit setup?” w

English58Contact InformationIf you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.as

AM1H-ITX3English Audio•7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) •Premium Blu-ray Audio support•Supports Full Spike Pro

English4Connector•1 x COM Port Header•1 x Chassis Intrusion Header•1 x TPM Header•1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)•1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)

AM1H-ITX5EnglishPlease realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjust-ing the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied