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    H97M Anniversary
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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
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    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI
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    4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 58 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 59 4.2 Main Screen 60 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 61 4.4 Advanced Screen 70 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 71 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 73 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 75 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 77 4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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    latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock H97M Anniversary Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock H97M Anniversary Quick Installation Guide • ASRock H97M Anniversary Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA
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    CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Supports 5th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150) • Supports New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® Xeon®/CoreTM i7/ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150) • Supports
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    H97M Anniversary • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • 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)
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    , support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and Intel Smart Response Technology), 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
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    H97M Anniversary 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 may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the
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    1.3 Motherboard Layout ATX12V1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard DVI1 VGA1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240- PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 Audio CODEC PCIE2 H97M Anniversary Intel Super I/O H97 PCIE3 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 TPMS1 USB4_5 USB6_7 1 1 CI1 1 SATA_5 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET
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    ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 6 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 10 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 20 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) H97M Anniversary English 7
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    Port 2 D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Front Speaker (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 10 9 8 7 6 No. Description 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 HDMI Port 11 DVI-D Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port * There are two LEDs on each LAN port
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    H97M Anniversary Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro 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
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    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
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    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. 12 English
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    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink H97M Anniversary 1 2 CPU_FAN English 13
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    2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 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 pairs. 2.
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    2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. 1. 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
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    H97M Anniversary 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down
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    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.6, No. 11) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch
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    H97M Anniversary Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_0: see p.6, No. 7) (SATA_1: see p.6, No. 6) (SATA_2: see p.6, No. 8) (SATA_3: see p.6, No. 9) (SATA_4: see p.6, No. 13) (SATA_5: see p.6, No. 14) SATA_3 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_0 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage
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    support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual No. 10) DUMMY CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 4) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX
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    H97M Anniversary ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see LAD2 LAD1 GND S_PWRDWN# SERIRQ# GND Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cove
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    required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and
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    H97M Anniversary 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to
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    Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics
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    H97M Anniversary 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. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows are all supported. The
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    OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 26 English
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    Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. H97M Anniversary Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem. English 27
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    Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 28 English
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    H97M Anniversary 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8.1/8/7 is already installed under
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    to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI. Press F10 to save changes and exit. 5. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start
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    H97M Anniversary Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup, click Yes to reboot. Step 4 Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon system tray. in the Windows 31 English
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    to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep state for ten minutes. If the timer is set to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state. Using Rapid Start 1. You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or
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    H97M Anniversary 1. state for a period of time. The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode to use the computer just hit the power button, the system will rapidly return to Windows, the programs and files which you were using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately. 33 English
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    motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows instructions below. There are certain risks. Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss. 1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows
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    H97M Anniversary 3.4.2 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
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    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. 36 English
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    H97M Anniversary 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
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    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.
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    H97M Anniversary 3.5 ASRock Cloud ASRock Cloud makes your mobile devices connect to your PC seamlessly! Have you ever been in a situation where you emergently needed certain files in your computer, however the computer was gazillion miles away out of reach? ASRock . This motherboard supports Wake-On
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    3.5.1 Realtek® Wake-On-WAN Realtek® Wake-On-WAN allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep or shutdown state. Before configuring this feature, verify the followings on your host computer: • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >
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    H97M Anniversary 3.5.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a in the Support CD or just download it from http://orbweb.me. Step 1 Click on the Orbweb.ME Professional installer package file to start installation. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
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    Step 3 You will receive a verification email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account. After verifying your account, you can access your PC through web browsers at http://orbweb.me. On the Account Verified page, if you click Go to My Computers, you will see the Orbweb. ME portal page as
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    H97M Anniversary your host computer up from a client device. If you use a motherboard with dual LAN ports, please disable one of the LAN ports to Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to Orbweb.ME portal login page: http://
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    disappear. You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online. For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the "Orbweb.ME Professional" app icon to
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    H97M Anniversary Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the continue. Step 5 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. Please refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on how to use Orbweb.ME
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    For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store ( that you want to access under the Remote Desktop section. Step 4 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. 46 English
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    H97M Anniversary Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to , and copy a selected file. For more instructions on how to use Xplorer, refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional. 47 English
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    For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app from the App Store (iOS) can also delete, rename, move, and copy a selected file. For more instructions on how to use Xplorer, refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional. Tutorial Video 48 English
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    H97M Anniversary 3.6 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with
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    3.6.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other
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    H97M Anniversary Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. English To uninstall it, simply click on the
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    Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start
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    H97M Anniversary 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see
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    3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 54 English
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    H97M Anniversary 3.7 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.7.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select the theme
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    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 56 English
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    H97M Anniversary 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
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    off and then back on. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful
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    H97M Anniversary 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up
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    system overview. Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock
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    4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. H97M Anniversary 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
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    passing EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. CPU OC Fixed Mode CPU OC fix mode allows you to keep the max CPU ratio as your setting without throttling. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and
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    H97M Anniversary Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. 63 English
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    DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to increase memory performance. Use default
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    H97M Anniversary accessing columns within it. Row Precharge Time (tRP) The number are inserted between a read command to a row precharge command to the same rank. Four Activate Window (tFAW) The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank. CAS Write Latency (tCWL) Configure CAS
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    write to read delay. tWRRDDR Configure between module write 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 from different DIMMs. tWRWR Configure between module write to write delay
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    H97M Anniversary Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs. RTL ( 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 DRAM
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    the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Analog Voltage. CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Digital Voltage. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger
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    PCH 1.05V Voltage Chipset 1.05V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance. PCH 1.5V Voltage I/O 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance. H97M Anniversary English 69
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    4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong
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    4.4.1 CPU Configuration H97M Anniversary Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
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    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
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    4.4.2 Chipset Configuration H97M Anniversary Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and
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    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 installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the
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    Configuration H97M Anniversary SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports
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    Dynamic Storage Accelerator Keep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I/O performance, lower latency and increased system responsiveness. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to
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    4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology H97M Anniversary Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. English 77
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    4.4.5 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 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. 78 English
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    4.4.6 ACPI Configuration H97M Anniversary 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
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    USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller. USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse. 80 English
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    Configuration H97M Anniversary USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after
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    USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option to fix it. Please note that after enabling this option, it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button. 82 English
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    4.4.8 Trusted Computing H97M Anniversary Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 83
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    system time are required. 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 RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device
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    H97M Anniversary CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update
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    S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled. The higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 Save User Default
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    H97M Anniversary 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 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose
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    minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 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
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    H97M Anniversary Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1/8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI,
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    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. Do not launch? Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those
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    H97M Anniversary 4.8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8.1 / 8 Secure Boot. 91 English
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    4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Discard
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    H97M Anniversary 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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H97M Anniversary
H97M Anniversary