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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 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 3
the CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 19 2.5 Jumpers Setup 20 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 25 3.1 Installing Drivers 25 3.2 A-Tuning 26 3.3 Intel® Smart - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 4
4.2 Main Screen 40 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 4.4 Advanced Screen 49 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 50 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 52 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 54 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 55 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 56 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 58 4.4.7 USB Configuration - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 5
find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H81 Pro BTC Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 6
CPU • ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 / Xeon® / Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package • Digi Power design • 4 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® H81 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 7
H81 Pro BTC • 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 HDMI Port • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with HDMI Port Audio • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 8
Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 2 x SLI/XFire Power Connectors • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x SPDIF Out Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature • 32Mb - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 9
H81 Pro BTC Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking . You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 10
you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just save the new BIOS file to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 11
H81 Pro BTC ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 12
the assigned temperature is met. ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs will be switched off when the system is powered on. Good Night LED - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 13
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 25 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 H81 Pro BTC 5 1 Super I/O 6 TPMS1 PARALLEL PORT COM1 VGA1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 HDMI1 USB 2.0 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 14
. Description 1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 TPM Header (TPMS1) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 Power LED Header - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 15
1.5 I/O Panel 1 2 H81 Pro BTC 6 3 4 5 7 12 11 No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse Port 2 Parallel Port 3 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 4 HDMI Port 5 LAN RJ-45 Port* 6 Line In (Light Blue) 10 9 8 No. Description 7 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 16
2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 17
H81 Pro BTC 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, - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 18
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H81 Pro BTC Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 15 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 20
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 16 2 CPU_FAN English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 21
H81 Pro BTC 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 22
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H81 Pro BTC 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an 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 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 24
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 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 25
H81 Pro BTC 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 to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.9, - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 26
are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.9, No. supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 27
+12V GND If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.9, No. 7) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. English 23 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 28
(see p.9, No. 20) 8 5 4 1 IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when two graphics cards are installed on this - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 29
H81 Pro BTC Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 30
lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. After the installation, , OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer. 26 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 31
. H81 Pro BTC XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 32
Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 28 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 33
H81 Pro BTC Tech Service Contact Tech Service. 29 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 34
• Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to crash while booting. If your - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 35
H81 Pro BTC 3.3.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect. Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 36
Step 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list. Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List. Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect. 32 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 37
H81 Pro BTC Step 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon Windows system tray. in the Step 7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 38
4. The system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Afterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again. 5. Upon waking up the system, you will find the - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 39
H81 Pro BTC 3.4 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.4.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 40
Configure Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more. Control 36 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 41
H81 Pro BTC Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop. It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 42
. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 43
H81 Pro BTC 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Description + / - To change option for the selected items Switch to next function Go to the previous page Go exit the SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY < - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 44
Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 45
can set up overclocking features. H81 Pro BTC 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. Advanced Turbo Load optimized CPU and GPU OC settings - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 46
that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. Intel Turbo - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 47
H81 Pro BTC Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered when the Long Duration Power Limit is exceeded. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 48
and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it. Row Precharge Time (tRP) The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 49
H81 Pro BTC Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to read delay from different ranks. tRDRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRWSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. tWRRD Configure between module write to read delay. 45 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 50
to read delay from different ranks. tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. Configure between module write to read delay (CHB) Configure IO latency for channel B. ODT WR (CHA) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel A. 46 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 51
H81 Pro BTC ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 52
for better performance and overclocking capabilities. Voltage Configuration Power Saving Mode Enable Power Saving Mode to reduce power consumption. CPU Input Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 53
H81 Pro BTC 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 54
sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. 50 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 55
H81 Pro BTC CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks. Intel Virtualization Technology - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 56
Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine link speed for PCIE2. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 57
H81 Pro BTC Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 58
IDE mode does not have these advantages. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power. It is only supported by AHCI mode. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 59
4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology H81 Pro BTC Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode. English 55 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 60
4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Enable or disable the Serial port 1. Serial Port 1 Address Select the address of the Serial port 1. COM2 & IR Enable or disable the Serial port 2 and Infrared port. Serial Port 2 Enable or disable the Serial port 2. Serial Port 2 Address Select the address - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 61
Device Mode Select the device mode according to your connected device. H81 Pro BTC English 57 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 62
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 63
H81 Pro BTC RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller. USB Mouse Power On - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 64
to select [Smart Auto]. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 65
4.4.8 Trusted Computing H81 Pro BTC Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives. English 61 - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 66
Tools UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 67
H81 Pro BTC Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled, the computer will power Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 68
Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults. 64 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 69
H81 Pro BTC 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1&2, or choose - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 70
USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 71
H81 Pro BTC Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. Boot Failure Guard If the - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 72
ROM only. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 73
H81 Pro BTC 4.8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user the user account. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot. 69 English - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 74
UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option the following message, "Discard changes?" will pop - ASRock H81 Pro BTC | User Manual - Page 75
H81 Pro BTC 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 contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.
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