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- ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 1
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M User Manual - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 2
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 AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 3
1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 9 1.5 I/O Panel 15 Chapter 2 Installation 18 2.1 Installing the CPU 19 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 21 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 4
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 42 4.4 Advanced Screen 45 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 46 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 47 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 49 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration 50 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 51 4.4.6 USB Configuration 53 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 54 4.5 Tools 55 4.6 Hardware - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 5
VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH / AM1B-M Support CD - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 6
• Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports AMD AM1 Socket A-series and E-series Quad- Core/Dual-Core APU up to 25W Memory • 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. capacity of system memory - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 7
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz Audio • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR (see CAUTION2) • Supports Wake-On- - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 8
Storage (AM1H-M) • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by AMD AM1 Series Socket 25W Quad-Core APU, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Storage (AM1BMDH / AM1B-M) • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 9
caused by overclocking. English 1. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP. For Windows® 64bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 10
and S4 ACPI features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to shorten boot up time. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast LAN ASRock - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 11
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 12
drive to install the drivers from our support 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. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 13
1.4 Motherboard Layout AM1H-M: AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FS1b VGA1 RJ-45 LAN USB 2.0: USB4 USB 3.0: USB5 SATA3_2 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 14
12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1) 10 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 11 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 15
USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA3_1 SATA3_2 DVI1 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FS1b VGA1 HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 RJ-45 LAN USB - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 16
12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 8 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 9 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 17
-M: USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 1 2 3 4 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse X Fast RAM DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA3_1 SATA3_2 ATXPWR1 SOCKET FS1b VGA1 5 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 RJ-45 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 18
12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 8 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 9 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 10 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 19
1.5 I/O Panel AM1H-M: 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 2 4 3 5 12 11 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 USB 2.0 Port (USB4) 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Front Speaker (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 10 9 8 7 6 No. - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 20
AM1B-MDH: 1 3 2 4 11 10 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 3.0 Ports (USB45) 9 8 7 6 5 No. Description 7 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 21
AM1B-M: 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 3 2 4 9 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 8 7 6 5 No. Description 6 USB 3.0 Ports (USB45) 7 USB 2.0 Ports ( - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 22
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 motherboard components or change - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 23
2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 2 English 19 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 24
3 20 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 25
the CPU Fan and Heatsink AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a fan to the CPU FAN connector. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Please turn off the power or remove - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 26
Rate 3) DIMM slots. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 27
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 1 2 3 23 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 28
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 29
2.5 Jumpers Setup AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 30
. 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, No. 11) or (see p.11, 13, No. 9) Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 31
see p.9, No. 8) SATA3_A1 SATA3_1 SATA3_A2 SATA3_2 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to the I/O panel, there are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB 3.0 Header (for AM1H-M) ( - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 32
for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. 1. High Definition Audio 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 to install your system. 2. If you use an AC'97 audio panel - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 33
) (see p.9, 11, 13, No. 1) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. 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, 11, 13, No - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 34
TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.9, No. 13) or (see p.11, 13, No. 11) This connector supports Trusted Platform Module 1 (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 35
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 36
RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support , Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer. 32 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 37
-MDH AM1B-M 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 Windows - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 38
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. System Info View information about the system. Tech Service Contact Tech Service. 34 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 39
-MDH AM1B-M For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency. 3.3.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support - ASRock AM1B-M | 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 AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 41
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 42
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 43
4.1.2 Navigation Keys AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 44
4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. AM1H-M: Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. 40 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 45
AM1B-MDH: AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. AM1B-M: English Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. 41 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 46
reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. 42 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 47
DRAM Timing Control AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Power Down Enable Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 48
memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this item to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto/Manual a row precharge command to the same rank. Four Activate Window (tFAW) The time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank. Voltage - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 49
4.4 Advanced Screen AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 50
AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows ® 8 / 7 / XP and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 51
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Onboard HDMI HD Audio (for AM1H-M / AM1B-MDH) Enable audio for the onboard - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 52
Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power/LAN LEDs - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 53
4.4.3 Storage Configuration AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 54
4.4.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. Parallel Port Enable or disable the Parallel port. Change Settings Select the address of the Parallel port. Device Mode Select the device mode according to your - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 55
4.4.5 ACPI Configuration AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Suspend to RAM 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 56
Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals. 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 57
4.4.6 USB Configuration AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 58
4.4.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives. 54 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 59
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M OMG 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 60
Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 61
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 62
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 Type Select a fan type for CPU Fan 1. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 63
AM1B-MDH AM1B-M This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 64
automatically restores the default settings. CSM (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 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 65
AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M Launch PXE 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 Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 66
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. 62 English - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 67
4.9 Exit Screen AM1H-M AM1B-MDH AM1B-M 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 - ASRock AM1B-M | User Manual - Page 68
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.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec
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