Asrock Q87M vPro
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1. 10 11 12 13 USB 3 0 Ports LAN_USB3_01 USB 3 0 Ports USB3_23 USB 2 0 Ports USB23 HDMI Port DVI D Port PS 2 Keyboard Port 11 There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK LED SPEED LED ee LAN Port Activity Link LED Status Description Speed LED Status Description No Link Data Activity 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection panel audio header After restarting your computer you will find the Mixer tool on your system Please select Mixer ToolBox CA click Enable playback multi streaming and click ok Choose 2CH 4CH 6CH or 8CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA Primary output to use the Rear Speaker Central Bass and Front Speaker or select Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output to use the front panel audio Q To enable Multi Streaming you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front 12 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Make sure to unplug2. Short when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins y w Y amp Short Open Clear CMOS Jumper 12 2 3 CLRCMOSI ono O see p 9 No 12 Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear and reset 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 CLRCMOS I for 5 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 before you do the clear CMOS action Please be noted that the password date time and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed If you clear the CMOS the case open may be detected Please adjust the BIOS option Clear Status to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status 21 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 PLEDS Connect the power 9 pin PANELI see p 9 No 16 switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin HDLED assignments below Note the posit
3. Y Allow alert messages El Fore CAN AO TE e te po AA ee Downloading and Installing Mesh Agent Step 1 Click Install on the My Account page Add Openin E Google YAHOO Administralive Meshes a Manage E New E l meshi q Administrator rights Step 2 Select the mesh and download both files Make sure both files are in the same directory Step 3 Right click on Mesh A gent exe and select Run as administrator 43 44 W Desktos 5 MeshAnent Open tmsh Pin ta Start Runas administrator Troubleshoot compatibility Share wath Fin to Taskbar Send ta h Cut Loapy Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties Step 4 Click Install Update Mesh Agent Installer Click the buttons below to install or uninstall the peer to peer mesh agent When i installed the mesh agent runs as a background service linking up to other A computers The agents facilitates computer management and other applications Installation Information Current Service Status Running Mew Service Version v0 1 62 New Trusted Policy meshi New Trusted Hash 3066 1b2414cd4d94e52c2f83e32ade95 Install Update Uninstall Close Step 5 Wait a minute for the New Machine to appear in My Device LESA My Devices My Account Downloads Tutorial My Devices Group Action mesh O A 287 Step 6 Check whether Intel Remote Wake appeared or not Mes hCe ntra Alpha My Dewees My Accou
4. Configure the voltage added to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load CPU Cache Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking 63 64 CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I O Analog Voltage CPU Digital lO Voltage Offset CPU I O Digital Voltage CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving Disable for better performance and overclocking capabilities Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to configure DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto 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 Q87M vPro 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 AMT Configuration Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing and Serial P
5. Intel CHA_FAN1 Q87 n E y SE SATA 2 EEL RoHS SPEAKER1 fsata_1 SATA_0 Ny pm PCIE3 CODEC LA PANELI N HD_AUDIO1 COMI PLED PWRBTN USB6_7 USB4_5 iit E USB3_4_5 BBABA ABABA BBEEBEEEREEES i BABABBEERA a ABBBA 1 1 1 1C Ved J Aiayyeg SONO m p E Hi e e 10 Oo Oo 0 N WB A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2P 23 24 25 26 27 TPM Header TPMS1 Power Fan Connector PWR_FANI1 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN2 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 ATX Power Connector ATXPWRI1 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FANI1 SATA3 Connectors SATA_4 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER SATA3 Connectors SATA_2 SATA3 Connectors SATA_0 System Panel Header PANELI Power LED Header PLED1 SATA3 Connectors SATA_1 SATA3 Connectors SATA_ 3 SATA3 Connectors SATA_5 USB 3 0 Header USB3_4_5 Chassis Intrusion Header CI1 USB 2 0 Header USB4_5 USB 2 0 Header USB6_7 Print Port Header LPT1 COM Port Header COM1 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIO1 1 5 I O Panel N Dn U A WO N PS 2 Mouse Port D Sub Port Display Port LAN RJ 45 Port Line In Light Blue Front Speaker Lime Microphone Pink
6. go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust Recording Volume Chassis Speaker Header DUMMY SPEAKER Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKER 1 speaker to this header 5V DUMMY see p 9 No 13 Chassis and Power Fan GND Please connect fan cables 12V Connectors 4 pin CHA_FANI see p 9 No 10 4 pin CHA_FAN2 see p 9 No 9 3 pin PWR_FANI see p 9 No 2 CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED GND 12V PWR_FAN_SPEED to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 GND see p 9 No 4 12V CPU_FAN_SPEED 4 pin CPU_FAN2 oe isy see p 9 No 5 CPU_FAN_SPEED This motherboard pro FAN_SPEED_CONTROL vides 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 ATXPWRI see p 9 No 8 This motherboard pro vides a 24 pin ATX power connector To use a 20 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin Lo ATX 12V Power 5 1 This motherboard pro Connector vides an 8 pin ATX 12V 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 9 No 3 power connector To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 RRXD1 Serial Port Header 9 pin COM1 see p 9 No 26 1 DDSR 1 CCTS 1 RRI 1 RRTS 1 DDCD 1 This COM1 head
7. HDMI and DisplayPort ports Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD playback with DVI D HDMI and DisplayPort ports 5 1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Giga PHY Intel 1217LM Supports Intel Remote Wake and iSCSI Remote Boot Tech nology Supports Wake On LAN Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports PXE Rear Panel I O Storage Connector BIOS Feature 1 x PS 2 Mouse Port 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Port 1 x D Sub Port 1 x DVI D Port 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DisplayPort 2 x USB 2 0 Ports 4 x USB 3 0 Ports 1 x RJ 45 LAN Ports with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED HD Audio Jack Line in Front Speaker Microphone 6 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug functions 1 x Print Port header 1 x COM port headers 1 x Power LED header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x TPM header 2 x CPU Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 2 x Chassis 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 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2 0 headers support 4 USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB 3 0 header support 2 USB 3 0 ports 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU DRAM PCH 1 05V PCH 1 5V Vol
8. 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 gt Smart Connect a Open tT J a ASRock Utility SmartConnect wl amp Search SmartConnect D Organise New feeler E x tw 7 E Recent places 4 Mame i Date modified Type Size ape is Es AsrSmartConnect 2152012 amp 20 Ph Application 1 la Libraries wae ek unns 3 25 2013 36 PM Application 1 Es Documents al Music E Pictures E Videos ka Computer Es Local Disk C a Local Disk De ee Removable Disk i rs DYD Drive F A3 E E Bleneme EXE File a v Step 2 Once installed run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility ASRock Intel Smart Connect 0 intel Smart Connect Application List Smart Connect List 38 Q87M vPro Step 3 Click the Add button Take Foxmail as an example add Foxmail to the Application list IE an Som ra a m lt Program Files F Founad 70 gt 5 Search Forrai 70 A Urganze fc Open New folder a Name Date modified de Ks 5 21 ULE Su FM File Toner oir Faworbes HE Desktop U Skin 3 21 2012 1 00PM File folder a ec Le Stationery 3 71 9017 200 PM File folder E Recent Places J Template 3 21 2012 300 PM File folder ft BugReport 1110 2012 11 58 PM Application E Founna
9. Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor Enable for better performance Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line Enable for better performance 67 68 4 4 2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter VT d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability and providing additional levels of manageability security isolation and I O performance Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1 Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up IGPU Multi Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed Select enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times 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 so
10. Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK Q87M vPro File Edit View Favorites Help poh Molve Mame Type Data 4 4 sha vg ab Default REGSE value net set y de rie oes ab DiverPackageld REG 32 mghdicont anvdid_reubral_ 25905399 23610622 H B pail EE ErrorContral RES DWORD 00000003 3 k m ent 11 Group REG AT SCS Minipert 3 di tii JimagePoth REG_EXPAND_ 57 system at drivers msabei ays Ji meuh 2 Hart Se h de mount Tag REG DWORD mpro 3 E Type BEG DWORD h de mpd i Le Mps Sve p MRDAY Je mremb p di moembl Je mamb sje msahci b i midem fh MSDTC t MSDTC Bri b di Mists de mshidkend gt b 3 Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer 4 Press F2 to enter BIOS then go to Advanced gt Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to AHCI Press F10 to save changes and exit 5 Enter Windows 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 utility from Start gt All Programs gt ASRock Utility Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system you must select one then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create The system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings If there are SSD s installed into your system it is recommended to create the partition on the SSD 33 34
11. UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing lt F2 gt or lt Del gt right after you power on the computer otherwise the Power On Self Test POST will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system 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 and they may not exactly match what you See On your screen 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility 4 1 2 Navigation Keys Use lt gt key or lt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt gt keyor lt y gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press lt Enter gt to get into the sub screen You can also use the mouse to click your required item Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key To change o
12. a ASRock Intel Rapid Star Intel Rapid Start Disk 0 QUAADS QUS9B Step 3 When prompted to restart after the setup click Yes to reboot Step 4 Double click the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray Q87M vPro Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Drag the slider to configure the time For example if the timer value is set 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 x Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager intel Status Intel Rapid Start Technology Hide Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Critical Battery E On Timer On 10 Minutes Using Rapid Start 1 You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or files you are executing currently Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Default Program Switch see Hel d ssa nn FF Lock Restart Sleep 2 Windows system will enter sleep state 3 According to your settings in Rapid Start Technology Manager the system will automatically wake up and enable Rapid Start mode after entering sleep 35 36 state for a period of time The power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut off it will not cause data loss of the programs or files you were executing befo
13. and press enter to remove the password User Password Set or change the password for 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 Q87M vPro 4 9 Exit Screen Save Lhanges ana Exit 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 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 out Select OK to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all options The F9 key can be used for this operation Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Copy shellx64 efi to the root directory to launch EFI Shell 89 90 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 asrock com support tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F
14. should the new Windows 8 features work Disable all Windows 6 hot comers when at the Desktop Disable charms bar when at the Desktop Disable top left hot comer when at the Desktop W Disable bottom left hot corner when the taskbar overlaps it Hide Modern Ll applications from the Windows T style menu Like our Facebook page and get i Automatically go to the Desktop when sign in 10 off your purchase of Start8l Advanced ay Like 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 Metro user interface About Displays information about Start8 3 7 Intel vPro Configuration and Management If you would like to configure and manage Intel vPro Technology please install Intel Open Manageability Developer Tool Kit which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD Utilities ManageabilityToolKit v1 21 Man ageabilityDeveloperToolKit msi You can download the latest version of the tool kit from http opentools homeip net open manageability 53 54 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 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 lot more amusing This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system You may run the
15. that are inserted between a read command to a row pre charge 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 Write Latency tREFI Configure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval tCKE Configure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self Refresh mode tRDRD Configure between module read to read delay tRDRDDR Configure between module read 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 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 tWRWRDR Configure between module write to write delay from different ranks tWRWRDD Configure between module write to write delay from different DIMMs tRDWR Configure between module read to write delay tRDWRDR Configure between module read to write delay from different ranks tRDWRDD Configure between module read to write delay from different DIMMs RTL CHA Configure round trip latency for channel A RTL CHB Co
16. the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any components place them on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that comes with the components When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis please do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 13 14 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 the CPU will be seriously damaged 2 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU 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 16 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 18 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides two 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM slots and supports Dual Cha
17. to battery life Please make sure you turn off your wireless device during au travel to conform to FAA regulations Also Note Before placing your system in standby sleep make sure that internet applications which you would like updated like Windows Live Mail Outlook and Seesmmec are running Using Smart Connect 1 Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive updates while the system is in sleep state running Foxmail for instance keep Foxmail running 2 Click on Windows Start gt the arrow next to Shut down and click on Sleep Default Program Help and Suppo Shut d own lbs 3 Windows system will enter sleep state 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 Upon waking up the system you will find the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail 41 42 3 5 Intel Remote Wake Technology Intel Remote Wake Technology allows you to use programs or services over the Internet to wake up your home computer from energy efficient sleep mode Before configuring this feature verify the following Remote Wake has been enabled in Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager Make sure that the PCI Device
18. ASROCK AS7M viIP PFC0 3 User Manual Version 1 0 Published May 2013 Copyright 2013 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this 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 ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the l
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20. Power On is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY gt Advanced gt ACPI Configuration 3 5 1 Configuring and Using MeshCentral MeshCentral allows you to remotely wake up a PC from any network using a single web site Just download and install the mesh agent on your computers and your computers will show up in the My Devices section of MeshCentral com Creating a Mesh Step 1 Login to Meshcentral com If you have not created a MeshCentral acount go to MeshCentral com and create a new account MeshCentral Welcome Connect with your home or office devices fram aryehere in the world using MedhCentral the remote monitoring and management web site ou will need to download and install a special manapement Agent on your computers Onc installed your computers will chow up fin the wy Devices porci n of this w b cite and will be able te manitor them Power them en and off and take contre of them Step 2 Click the My Account tab Then click on New to create a new mesh Q87M vPro Add OpenID Google YAHOO Administrative Meshes S Manag Install Step 3 A new mesh window will pop up Enter a mesh name and password Step 4 Select all the checkboxes and click Create Mesh Create new mesh X Mesh Name mesh1 Mesh Cen CL Tt Allow sleep operations M Allow remote KVM Allow resevolff operations Allow remote file access Allow TCP traffic relay Allow remote management WMI
21. Splashtop Account If you have not created a Splashtop acount create one Step 2 Download and install Splashtop 2 on your mobile device and log into the app Using Remote Wakeup Step 1 In Splashtop 2 tap the edit button next to an offline machine from the list Step 2 Tap Wake up this computer Resolution 1024x768 Pad best fit Use computer s native display setting i Wake up this computer A 47 48 Using Remote Control Step 1 In Splashtop 2 tap an online machine from the list to connect to your home computer WIN7SP1 PC Step 2 Start remotely accessing your home computer The functionality and price of the Splashtop APP and subscription fee is subject to change Please check www splashtop com for for details Accessing Data Media Player Win A E Open a a feel eet P Libinia Documents i enel ren D Tel Ongarute Aire folder 7 ini w Firerbes Be Daop de Splabinp Presenter B Dewnloade okt SplasttcaaVhiteboeed 2 Recent places a Liberia Documenti Mur CS fe Pictures A Videos a Compa Es Local Disk E gt Local Digi YO Fd parra ri Biadia files Ai types a Oper Cancel Ol E BME ESC Playing Video x a B 49 50 3 6 Start8 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 customizat
22. aked up by a PS 2 Keyboard PCI Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCI device and enable wake on LAN Wake From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the Onboard Intel 1217V LAN 77 78 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 an USB keyboard or remote controller USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse Q87M vPro 4 4 9 USB Configuration USS Controller Enabled 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 disable legacy USB support Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems only Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3 0 devices 79 ys 1 6u 80 4 4 10 Trusted Computing security Device Support Disable Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device Q87M vPro 4 4 11 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection Enait died Con
23. an 1 amp 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Case Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been removed Q87M vPro 4 7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority Enabled 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 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 to UEFI utility in Windows Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key Bootup Num Lock Select whether Num Lock should be turned on or off when the system boots up Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up Please note that a buzzer is needed 85 86 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 faste
24. antage 2 0 Intel Small Business Advantage Intel vPro M Technology and Intel Active Management Technology 9 0 can be supported only with Intel CoreTM vProIM processor family Memory e Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology e 4x DDR3 DIMM slots e Supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 non ECC un buffered memory e Max capacity of system memory 32GB e Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 Expansion e 1x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slot Slot e 2x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots e 1xPCI slot Graphics e Intel HD Graphics Built in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated e Supports Intel HD Graphics Built in Visuals Intel Quick Sync Video with AVC MVC S3D and MPEG 2 Full HW Encodel Intel InTruTM 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel InsiderTM Intel HD Graphics 4400 4600 e Pixel Shader 5 0 DirectX 11 1 Graphics Audio LAN Max shared memory 1792MB Four VGA Output options D Sub DVI D HDMI and DisplayPort Supports Triple Monitors Supports HDMI Technology with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports DVI D with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports DisplayPort with max resolution up to 3840x2160 60Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync Deep Color 12bpc xvYCC and HBR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Compliant HDMI monitor is required Supports HDCP function with DVI D
25. celeration 2P LifeStyle Others d ri xFast RAM Good Hight LED Fani Aat Tung Dehurmiditar X Fast 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 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 to other users Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet Good Night LED Switch off the Power HDD LAN LEDs when the system is on and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode FAN Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met 29 30 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 HDMI IN Connect two different devices to one monitor and toggle between the primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time Please set a hotkey for switching between the two devices OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the sys
26. e the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required e ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you without entering Windows OS Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash ASRock System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected Wir EN ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function When enabling Dehumidifier Function the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state OF ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock s exclusive Fast Boot technology it takes less than 1 5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot No more waiting The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior UEFI 0 ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC By enabling this function the PC will enter the UEFI directly after you restart C ASRock Good Night LED ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environm
27. ent by extinguishing the unessential LEDs By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS the Power HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is powered on Good Night LED will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode as well LA J ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone tablet or computer 5 ASRock FAN Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN Tastic Tuning is included in A Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met 1 4 Motherboard Layout aaa a paeoqhay ZSd 1 7 PWR_FAN1 DO CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 E LIL LIL E LILI TPMS1 ATX12V1 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module ATXPWR1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 MSRock LAN Q87M vPro PCI Express 3 0
28. er supports a serial port module Chassis Intrusion Header 1 2 pin CI1 GNP see p 9 No 22 This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design 25 26 TPM Header 1 17 pin TPMS1 CK_33M_TPM GND LFRAME _L SMB_CLK_MAIN see p 9 No 1 PM_RST SMB_DATA_MAIN LAD3_L LAD2_L 3V LAD1_L LADO_L GND S_PWRDWN 3VSB SERIRQ GND F_CLKRUN This connector supports Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity Print Port Header 25 pin LPT1 see p 9 No 25 This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices 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 drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Dri
29. figure ME without password Amt Wait Timer Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS Disable ME Use this item to enable disable set ME to soft temporary ASF Use this item to enable disable Alert Specification Format Activate Remote Assistance Process Use this item to enable disable trigger CIRA boot USB Configure Use this item to enable disable USB configure function PET Progress Use this item to enable disable PET Events progress to recieve PET events or not WatchDog Use this item to enable disable WatchDog Timer 75 76 4 4 7 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Enabled Serial Port1 Enable or disable the Serial port Serial Port Address1 Select the address of the Serial port Parallel Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard parallel port Change Settings Use this item to select an optional setting for Super IO device Device Mode Use this item to change the Printer Port mode Q87M vPro 4 4 8 ACPI Configuration suspend to RAN 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 stability ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests PS 2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be w
30. ike even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product 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 FE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Website http www asrock com Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout I O Panel Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules DIMM Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Jumpers Setup Onboard Header
31. il 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application in FoxmailliveUpdate 1110 2012 11 58 PM Application Fowmailllac 1 10 7017 11 58 PM Application ag FounnalUpdateHook 1 10 4012 11 58 PM Application E Videos Ej uninst 1 10 2012 11 58 PM Application 1 LE Foxmail Dale modified 1104202 11 58 PM Date created 3 21 2012 254 PM Application Sine 720 KD c Libraries ES Documents al Music lime Pictures Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List itel Smart Connec A intel smart Connect nte UR ASROcK Application List Smart Connect List Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect 40 Step 6 Double click the Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager icon Ol in the Windows system tray 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 consumption a Intel Smart Connect Technology Settings D Ea Advanced Enable Always Updated Reset All to Defaults Enable Remote Wake Will update approximately every 15 minutes when your computer is asleep More Less Frequent un Frequent Updates Updates User Note Enabling this service provides for periodic application data updates fram the internet while your system is suspended sleeping this can cause an impact
32. ions for greater efficiency 3 6 1 Installing Start8 Install Start8 which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Start8 3 6 2 Configuring Start8 Style Start Which style of start menu would you prefer Configure Control Desktop About Windows 8 style Which theme do you want to use Windows 7 solid theme Windows 7 start menu solid theme Like our Facebook page and get What should the Start button look like 10 off your purchase of Start ay Like Flag Start Custom image Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon Q87M vPro Configure TM Start What would you like to see on the menu Style w Usa Large icang W Show recently used applications w Open submenus when pause on them with the mouse pomter w Highlight newly installed applications Control Show user picture Allocate room for atleast 10 G lange icons Configure Desktop Which shortcuts do you want on the right hand side About Administrative Tools Don t display this item 2 Computer Display as a link E Connect To n t display this item Control Panel Display as a link Default Programs t display this item af Like our Facebook page and get What should the power button da 10 off your purchase of Starts a Like Shut down 7 Configure provides c
33. ive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HDLED Hard Drive Activity LED Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connect ing your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly Serial ATA3 Connectors SATA_0 see p 9 No 15 PATAS SATA_4 SATA_1 Ii 1 see p 9 No 18 SATA_3 SATA 2 SATA 2 poe 14 SATA_1 SATA0 see p 9 No SATA 3 see p 9 No 19 SATA_4 see p 9 No 11 SATA_5 see p 9 No 20 These six SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for inter
34. manual Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step by step installation guides Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice In case any modi fications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock s website without further notice If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using You may 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 e ASRock Q87M vPro Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor e ASRock Q87M vPro Quick Installation Guide e ASRock Q87M vPro Support CD e 2x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional e 1xI O Panel Shield 1 2 Specifications Platform e Micro ATX Form Factor All Solid Capacitor design A Style e Home Cloud CPU e Supports 4th Generation Intel CoreTM i7 i5 i3 Xeon Pentium Celeron in LGA1150 Package 4 Power Phase Design e Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology Chipset e Intel Q87 e Supports Intel vProTM Technology Supports Intel Active Management Technology 9 0 Supports Intel Small Business Adv
35. nal storage devices with up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate USB 2 0 Headers USB_PWR 9 pin USB_4_5 see p 9 No 23 9 pin USB_6_7 1 Besides two USB 2 0 ports on the I O panel there are two headers on this motherboard Each USB see p 9 No 24 AP m 2 0 header can support E two ports USB 3 0 Headers O Besides four USB 3 0 ports 19 pin USB3_4_5 ima P SST on the I O panel there see p 9 No 21 ARTA P SSRX are one header on this Vbus Vbus IntA_P_SSRX ND IntA_P_SSTX IntA_P_SSTX GND IntA_P_D IntA_P_D ID IntA_P_SSRX motherboard Each USB 3 0 header can support two ports 23 Front Panel Audio Header 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 see p 9 No 27 ND PRESENCE MIC_RET This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must sup lt port HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis h manual to install your system 2 If you use an AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below A Connect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_Rand Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for the AC 97 audio panel E To activate the front mic
36. nfigure round trip latency for channel B 61 62 IO L CHA Configure IO latency for channel A lO L CHB Configure IO latency for channel B ODT WR CHA Configure the memory on die termination resistors WR for channel A 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 DRAM power saving MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster DIMM Exit Mode Use this to configure DIMM Exit Mode The default is Fast Exit FIVR Configuration FIVR Switch Frequency Signature Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency FIVR Switch Frequency Offset Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction CPU Voltage Mode Auto For optimized settings Adaptive Add voltage to the CPU when the system is under heavy load Override The voltage is fixed CPU Adaptive Voltage Configure the voltage added to the CPU when the system is under heavy load CPU Voltage Offset Configure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU CPU Cache Voltage Mode Auto For optimized settings Adaptive Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load Override The voltage is fixed CPU Cache Adaptive Voltage
37. nnel 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 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory module installed 3 It is not allowed to installa 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 incorrect orientation 20 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots There is 3 PCI Express slots and 1 PCI slot on this 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 hardware settings for the card before you start the installation PCI slot The PCII is used to install expansion cards that have 32 bit PCI interface PCIe slots PCIE1 PCIe 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 and 3 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot are used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards 2 5 Jumpers Setup 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 placed on the pins the jumper is Open The illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose pinl and pin2 are
38. nt Downloads Tutorial General Desktop Terminal Files 287 General Mesh Name mesht Operating System Microsoft windows 8 Mesh Agent Wind Senvice v0 1 62 Extras Jintel Remote Wake supported J Power Actions Audit Log Search Waking up Your PC using PC Step 1 On the My Devices page click on Power Actions Step 2 Click on Wake or Sleep Action Selection 287 x Sleep Hibernate o OG Reset Power off Alert Q87M vPro 45 46 Waking up Your PC Using Mobile Device y A Before waking up your home computer using a mobile device please log out of MeshCentral ee on other previously used computers or devices Step 1 Login to meshcentral com m Step 2 Select a Machine Step 3 Click on Wake or Sleep 36 354 Mesh Management meshcentral com moal a Search MESH 8f Action Selection 000 Wake Sleep Hibernate 008 Reset Power off Alert Tutorial Video Q87M vPro 3 5 2 Configuring and Using Splashtop Splashtop is a remote desktop access software that lets you remotely access your home computer from your mobile device Before configuring this feature verify that Remote Wake has been enabled in Intel Smart Connect Technology Manager Setup Guide Step 1 Download and install the Streamer on your home computer which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD ASRock Utility gt Splashtop Streamer Then enter your
39. ology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state 57 58 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 and save power while a higher limit may improve performance 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 can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance Primary Plane Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power while a higher limit may improve performance GT Frequency Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU GT Voltage Mode Auto For optimized settings Adaptive Add voltage to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load Override The voltage is fixed GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the fixed voltage added to the integrated GPU GT Voltage Offset Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is under heavy load Q87M vPro DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If Auto is selec
40. onfiguration 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 Start8 What should happen when you are on the Desktop Styl e Start button shows Start menu Windows key shows Start menu Control Desktop About w Show the Windows amp menu when Ctri click the Start button w Show the Windows menu when press the mght windows key What should happen when you are in a Modern Ul app Windows key faces to desktop and shows Start menu i Start menu hot corner should show Start menu Show the Windows 8 menu when presa the mght windows key Don t have a right windows key pe Ctrl Windows key simulates a nght windows key press Shift Windows key simulates a right windows key press Like our Facebook page and get Holding the Windows key for half a second simulates the nght Windows key 10 off your purchase of Start gy Like 51 52 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does Desktop Start8 j Which taskbar should the start button appear on Style yi Show a start button on the main taskbar Show a start button on secondary taskbars if any Control How should the taskbar appear w Disable taskbar translucency Desktop Where should search look for files Search should include files outside the standard libraries How
41. ormance 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 detect and report on various indicators of reliability 71 Le ysijbu 72 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology InteliR Rapid Start Technology Disabled 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 Q87M vPro 4 4 5 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Ri Smart Connect Technology Oisab led 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 ll an 73 74 4 4 6 AMT Configuration Intel AMT Enabled Intel AMT Use this item to enable disable Intel R Active Management Technology BIOS Extension BIOS Hotkey Pressed Use this item to enable disable BIOS hotkey press MEBx Selection Screen Use this item to enable disable MEBx selection screen Hide Un Configure ME Confirmation Prompt Use this item to enable disable hide un configure ME without password confirmation prompt MEBx Debug Message Output Use this item to enable disable MEBx debug message output Un Configure ME Use this item to enable disable un con
42. ort Console Redirection CPU Conf igurat lon Q Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction 65 66 4 4 1 CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Intel TXT LT Support Use this option to enable or disable Intel R TXT LT support The default value is Disabled Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core so that the overall performance 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 Enable Enhanced Halt State C1E for lower power consumption CPU C3 State Support Enable C3 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 CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat ing No Execute Memory Protection Processors with No Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks Intel Virtualization Technology
43. plication Prioritization You can configure your application s priority ideally and add new programs to the list Lower Latency in Game After setting online game s priority higher it can lower the latency in games Traffic Shaping You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously Real Time Analysis of Your Data With the status window you can easily recognize which data streams you are currently transferring EER ASRock XFast RAM ASRock X Fast 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 also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster Another advantage of ASRock X Fast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan Oj 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 to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk Only USB 2 0 ports support this feature A ASRock OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG You may schedul
44. ption for the selected items lt Tab gt Switch to next function lt PGUP gt Go to the previous page lt PGDN gt Go to the next page lt HOME gt Go to the top of the screen lt END gt Go to the bottom of the screen lt F1 gt To display the General Help Screen lt F7 gt Discard changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY lt F9 gt Load optimal default values for all the settings lt F10 gt Save changes and exit the SETUP UTILITY lt F12 gt Print screen lt ESC gt Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 55 4 2 Main Screen display the system overview When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and System Language Engl ish 56 Q87M vPro 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features CPU Ratio Auta 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 Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Techn
45. r boot speed Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings Boot Failure Guard Count Configure the number of attempts to boot until the system automatically restores the default settings CSM Compatibility Support Module Enabled CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module Please do not disable unless youre 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 boot speed 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 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 that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch 8 88 4 8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor user password for the system You may also clear the user password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank
46. re entering sleep state When you wish to continue 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 Q87M vPro 3 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up to date 3 4 1 System Requirements 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 system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below Ww There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open Genes pos 2 Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value Start and change the value from 3 into 0 Click on OK 37 3 4 2 Setup Guide
47. s and Connectors Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 5 1 o 3 6 3 7 Installing Drivers A Tuning Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Remote Wake Technology Configuring and Using MeshCentral Configuring and Using Splashtop Start8 Intel vPro Configuration and Management 20 21 22 27 27 28 32 37 42 42 47 50 53 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 4 3 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 4 4 8 4 4 9 4 4 10 4 4 11 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Introduction UEFI Menu Bar Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology AMT Configuration Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing Serial Port Console Redirection Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen 54 54 54 55 56 57 65 66 68 70 72 73 74 76 77 79 80 81 82 84 85 88 89 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Q87M vPro motherboard a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock s consistently stringent quality control It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock s commitment to quality and endurance In this
48. sole Redirection Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings ll an 81 4 5 Tools F Instant Flash 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 backup and recovery purpose it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function 82 Q87M vPro Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash internet Setting DHP Auto 11 Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware A a 83 84 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 amp 2 Setting Standard Hode CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1 amp 2 or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature Chassis Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis F
49. tage Multi adjust ment Q87M vPro Support Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version Cyber CD Link MediaEspresso 6 5 Trial Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Start8 MeshCentral Splashtop Streamer Hardware e CPU Chassis Temperature Sensing Monitor e CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer e CPU Chassis Quiet Fan Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature e CPU Chassis Fan Multi Speed Control e CASE OPEN detection e Voltage Monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CPU Vcore OS e Microsoft Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit compliant Certifica e FCC CE WHQL tions ErP EuP Ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrock com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking including adjusting the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking WW Due to limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for sys tem usage under Windows 32 bit operating systems Windows 64 bit operating systems do not have such limitations You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows cannot
50. ted the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Configuration CASA Latency TEL E Ehi q q is 6 ji i fp of CAS Latency tCL The time between sending a column address to the memory 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 next row RAS Active Time tRAS The number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command 59 60 Command Rate CR The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued Write Recovery Time tWR The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation before an active bank can be precharged Refresh Cycle Time tRFC The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank RAS to RAS Delay tRRD The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank Write to Read Delay tWTR The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank Read to Precharge tRTP The number of clocks
51. tem CaptionLabel LOCK WOLTAGE CPU Were Diner g y E i B System Info View information about the system System Browser System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected Tech Service Contact Tech Service 31 32 3 3 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep saving time and power consumption Feel secure to know that your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode 3 3 1 System Requirements 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 system is not in AHCI mode please follow the instructions below nia There are certain risks Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss 1 Press Win R simultaneously in Windows 8 7 type Regedit into the word box then click OK Typethe name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open Cancel Browse 2 Enterinto HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet services msahci in Windows Registry Editor Double click on the value
52. und card is installed Front Panel Enable disable front panel HD audio Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down 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 HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is on It will also automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode 69 70 4 4 3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller s Enabled 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 NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but 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 Dynamic Storage Accelerator Keep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I O perf
53. use 1 3 Unique Features ASRock 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 Good Night LED FAN Tastic Tuning OC Tweaker and a whole lot more E ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This conve nient BIOS update tool allows 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 lt F6 gt or lt E2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system MM ASRock APP Charger Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone iPad iPod Touch charge up to 40 faster than before on your computer ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode S1 Suspend to RAM S3 hibernation mode S4 or power off S5 4 H ASRock XFast USB ASRock X Fast USB can boost the performance of your USB storage devices The performance may depend on the properties of the device E ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access which includes the benefits listed below LAN Ap
54. vers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those 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 install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft KB2720599 http support microsoft com kb 2720599 en us 27 28 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 Good Night LED 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 your system from ASRock s support CD A Tuning will be auto installed as well After the installation you will find the icon A Tuning on your desktop Double click the A Tuning kes icon A Tuning Es Marais main menu will pop up 3 2 2 Using A Tuning There are five sections in A Tuning main menu Operation Mode Tools OC Tweaker System Info and Tech Service Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer Operation Mode Tools Various tools and utilities Tools Ac
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