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  • ASRock VisionX Vision X 420D | User Manual - Page 1
    VisionX Series User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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    documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to 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 this documentation. With respect to the contents of this documentation
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    The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other U.S. and
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    you read the fol­lowing safety instructions. Setting up your system • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • The
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    other than those specified in the user's manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Product disposal notice IMPORTANT batteries ac­cording to the manufacturer's instructions. Installation Notices Do not place this
  • ASRock VisionX Vision X 420D | User Manual - Page 6
    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 System Motherboard Components 4 1.4 Rear Panel 6 1.5 System Chassis 7 1.6 MHSL (Mobile High Speed Link ) 8 1.7 Remote Controller 10 Chapter 2 Opening the chassis 11 Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 12 Chapter 4
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    Chapter 10 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 24 10.1 Introduction 24 10.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 24 10.1.2 Navigation Keys 25 10.2 Main Screen 26 10.3 OC Tweaker Screen 27 10.4 Advanced Screen 36 10.4.1 CPU Configuration 37 10.4.2 Chipset Configuration 39 10.4.3 Storage Configuration 40 10.4.4 Intel®
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    , please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. ASRock website http:// www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents ASRock VisionX Series 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x AC Power Cord 1 x AC/DC Adapter 1 x DVI to D-Sub Adapter 1 x Remote Controller 1 x MHSL
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    (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) Rear I/O • 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-I (Dual-Link), 1x USB 2.0, 1x S/PDIF, 1x eSATA2, 5x USB3.0 Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio, supports DTS Connect Lan • Gigabit LAN WiFi • 2T2R 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac ( 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band access / Faster Speed: WLAN up to 867Mbps data rate.) English 2
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    VisionX Series Bluetooth • Bluetooth 4.0/3.0 HS class II Remote Controller • Support MCE function Power • 120W/19V Adapter 2. Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software (trial version) MHSL ( Mobile High-Speed Link) support list: Sony HTC XPeria Z HTC One XPeria Z Ultra Samsung Galaxy S3 (with
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    1.3 System Motherboard Components    MXM1     HM87-MXM  mSATA    DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1   No. Description 1 SATA 3.0 connector: For HDD SATA data cables 2 SATA 3.0 connector: For HDD SATA data cables 3 ATX5V output power connector for slim ODD & 2.5" HDD 4 SATA
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    VisionX Series NOTE 1. SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections HDD ODD Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2. Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground English 5
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    1.4 Rear Panel    86%     86%  TPOZ      03 86%  No. Description 1 HDMI connector 2 eSATA2 connector 3 DVI-I port 4 USB3.0 ports: USB devices 5 Mic In (Pink): Microphone 6 Optical S/PDIF Out port 7 DC-In jack 8 Side port for side speakers 9 Center/LFE (
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    1.5 System Chassis        No. Description 1 Headphone 2 Microphone 3 USB3.0 ports: USB devices 4 MHSL port 5 4-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD3.0/MS/MS Pro) 6 Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 7 Slot-in Optical Disc Drive VisionX Series English 7
  • ASRock VisionX Vision X 420D | User Manual - Page 15
    charging while browsing the portable device's content on another monitor, MHSL also lets users sync data between the mobile device and your PC, plus it supports ASRock's HDMI-In feature so that other devices that support HDMI output may work through the MHSL port too. MHSL 8 English
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    VisionX Series Step 1 Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the system via an HDMI cable. Step 2 Connect your mobile device to the MHSL port
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    1.7 Remote Controller Some remote controller functions listed above are only available with the relative hardware equipments. If the hardware equipments you adopt are not compatible with the system, you are not allowed to use these functions. This product is designed to meet MCE standards. 10
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    Chapter 2 Opening the chassis 1. Press the button on the rear I/O to open the top side of the chassis. VisionX Series 2. After the chassis is opened, you will see the top shield inside the chassis. 3. Unscrew the screws on the corners of the top shield. 4.
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    Chapter 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 1. After you remove the top shield, you will see the ODD/HDD bracket. 2. Disconnect the ODD/HDD SATA power cable, and take out the ODD/HDD bracket. 3. Unscrew the screws from the side of the ODD / HDD rack, and change your required ODD / HDD. 12 English
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    VisionX Series Chapter 4 Installing the second HDD 1. Please follow steps 1 and 2 from page 16 to take out the ODD/HDD bracket. Install the second HDD and
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    Chapter 5 Reinstalling the DIMMs 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward to change the DIMM. 14 English
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    Chapter 6 Reinstalling the CPU *Torx T8 screwdriver is required for the installation. 1. Unscrew the screws of the CPU fan. VisionX Series 2. Rotate the screw on the top of the CPU socket. 3. Now you can reinstall a new CPU to the system. English 15
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    Chapter 7 Reinstalling the MXM card 1. Please follow step 1 from page 19 to remove the CPU fan. Then unscrew the two screws on top of the MXM card. 2. Lift the MXM card slightly upwards, then gently pull it out of the MXM slot. 3. Now you can reinstall a new MXM card to the system. 16 English
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    DVI-I and HDMI, you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor. ASRock VisionX series HTPC also provides independent display controllers for DVI-I and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-I and HDMI can drive the same or different display contents simultaneously. To enable dual monitor
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    CD that comes with this system contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the system's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If
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    VisionX Series 9.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi 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, Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer. 19 English
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    program's priority highest. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted
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    VisionX Series FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the as a profile. then you can send this OC setting profile to the friends. System Info View information about the system. Tech Service Contact Tech Service. 21 English
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    9.3 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle (Trial version) Protect your PC with Norton Internet Security, the fastest virus, spyware, Internet protection. Norton Internet Security can stop online identity theft, viruses, spyware, bots and more. Stop attacks before they get on your PC,
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    VisionX Series Chapter 10 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 10.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a
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    10.1.2 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 or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following
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    VisionX Series 10.2 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
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    10.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. 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. CPU
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    VisionX Series CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. BCLK/PCIE Frequency The CPU
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    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 can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the
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    VisionX Series DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)
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    Row Precharge Time (tRP) The number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command. Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a
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    VisionX Series tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of 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
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    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 DRAM power saving. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory
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    VisionX Series FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency. FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of
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    Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. 34 English
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    VisionX Series 10.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start
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    on threaded software is improved. 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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    VisionX Series Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-
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    10.4.2 Chipset Configuration PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. 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. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.
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    10.4.3 Storage Configuration VisionX Series 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
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    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 detect and report on various indicators of reliability. 40 English
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    10.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology VisionX Series 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 41
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    10.4.5 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. 42 English
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    10.4.6 Super IO Configuration VisionX Series CIR Controller Enable or disable the CIR Receiver for Remote Controller. English 43
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    10.4.7 ACPI Configuration 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 hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system stability. ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer
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    VisionX Series RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let
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    10.4.8 USB Configuration Intel USB 3.0 Mode Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. It is recommended to select [Smart Auto]. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices. 46 English
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    10.5 Tools VisionX Series OMG (Online Management Guard) 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
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    Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. 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
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    VisionX Series Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration Configure the
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    10.6 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 Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5
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    VisionX Series 10.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your fast mode you may not boot from an 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
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    Guard Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system 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
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    VisionX Series 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. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those
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    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. 54 English
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    10.9 Exit Screen VisionX Series Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to
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    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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VisionX Series
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2013
Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.