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ASROCK A320TM-ITX User Manual

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  • Page 2 Version 1.0 Published February 2019 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.
  • Page 3 AUSTRALIA ONLY Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage caused by our goods. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 5 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 4.4.4 Storage Configuration 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4.4.7 Trusted Computing 4.4.8 AMD CBS 4.4.9 AMD PBS Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    A320TM-ITX Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing A320TM-ITX motherboard. In this documentation, 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.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    • Solid Capacitor design • Supports AMD AM4 Socket CPUs (Picasso, Raven Ridge, Bristol Ridge, up to 65W) *Please refer to the "CPU Support List" on ASRock's website for more information. • Digi Power design • 5 Power Phase design • Supports CPU up to 65W...
  • Page 8 A320TM-ITX • Dual graphics output: support HDMI and LVDS ports by independent display controllers • Supports 2 x HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz HDMI x 1 port ( Rear ) HDMI x 1 port (Side) • Supports LVDS with max.
  • Page 9 Storage • 1 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connector, supports NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Connector • 1 x Panel Power Jumper...
  • Page 10 A320TM-ITX Hardware • CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor • CPU Fan Tachometer • CPU Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature) • CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit Power • 1 x DC Jack (Supports 19V DC Power Adapters)

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    USB_4_5 USB_6_7 ATX_PWR1 Ultra M.2 SATAPWR1 PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSD Plug DDR4_A2 First M.2 WiFi DDR4_A2 DDR4_A1 A320TM-ITX CPU_FAN1 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB2 B: USB3 SOCKET AM4 RJ-45 USB 3.1 Gen1 T: USB0 B: USB1 BIOS Mic In...
  • Page 12 A320TM-ITX No. Description 4 pin 19V Power Connector (ATX_PWR1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) SATA Power Connector (SATAPWR1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) Backlight Power Jumper (BKT_PWR1) Backlight Control Header (BLT_VOL1) Panel Disable Jumper (PANEL_DISABLE1)

  • Page 13: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description DC Jack** LAN RJ-45 Port* HDMI Port (HDMI1) USB 3.1 Gen1 Port (USB3_01) COM Port Microphone (Pink) USB 3.1 Gen1 Port (USB3_23) Front Speaker (Lime) *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 LAN Port...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation

    A320TM-ITX Chapter 2 Installation This is a Thin Mini-ITX 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.

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu

    2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
  • Page 16 A320TM-ITX...

  • Page 17: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
  • Page 18 A320TM-ITX 4-pin FAN cable...

  • Page 19: Installing Memory Modules (So-Dimm)

    2.3 Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) This motherboard provides two 260-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) SO-DIMM slots. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be damaged. Be sure to install the memory module into the DDR4_A2 slot as first priority;...
  • Page 20 A320TM-ITX 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.

  • Page 21: Jumpers Setup

    2.4 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 pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
  • Page 22 A320TM-ITX Panel Disable Jumper Short Open (2-pin PANEL_DISABLE1) [Default] Panel (LVDS) as (see p.6, No. 9) video output (Priority) HDMI1 and HDMI2 as video output (After entering OS)

  • Page 23: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.5 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 Connect the power PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 24 A320TM-ITX Internal Speaker Header Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. (4-pin SPK_OUT1) (see p.6, No. 16) Serial ATA3 Connector This SATA3 connector SATA_1 (SATA_1: supports SATA data see p.6, No. 2) cable for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/ s data transfer rate.
  • Page 25 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port 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, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A.
  • Page 26 A320TM-ITX LVDS Panel Connector Signal Name Signal Name (30-pin LVDS1) LCD_VDD CLK1P (see p.6, No. 11) LCD_VDD LCD_VDD CLK2N CLK2P CLK1N...

  • Page 27: Wifi/Bt Module Installation Guide

    2.6 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module. Installing the WiFi/BT module Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module...
  • Page 28 A320TM-ITX Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.

  • Page 29: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 30 A320TM-ITX Step 4 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location A by default. Skip Step 4 and 5 and go straight to Step 6 if you are going to use the default nut.
  • Page 31 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List M2_SATA: Vendor Capacity ADATA 512GB ADATA ASU800NS38-512GT-C Crucial 240GB Crucial-CT240M500SSD4-240GB Crucial 250GB Crucial-CT250MX500SSD4-250G ezlink 120GB ezlink P51B-80-120GB LITEON 256GB LITEON LJH-256V2G-256GB (2260) SanDisk 128GB SanDisk X400-SD8SN8U-128G SanDisk 128GB Sandisk Z400s-SD8SNAT-128G-1122 Transcend 64GB Transcend TS64GMTS400-64GB (2242) Transcend 256GB Transcend TS256GMTS800-256GB...
  • Page 32 A320TM-ITX Vendor Capacity Samsung 128GB Samsung MZ-VLW1280-128GB (PM961) Samsung 512GB Samsung MZ-V7P512-512G (970PRO) Samsung 250GB Samsung MZ-V7E250-250G (970EVO) Samsung 250GB Samsung MZ-V6E250-250G (960 EVO) Team 240GB Team CARDEA-240G TOSHIBA 256GB TOSHIBA OCZ RD400-256G TOSHIBA 128GB TOSHIBA XG3-128G 512GB WD SDAPNUW-512G-1006 (SN520) (Gen3 x2)
  • Page 33 Vendor Capacity INTEL 128GB 545S SERIES-SSDSC2KW128G8X1-128G SANDISK 128GB SANDISK-X300-SD7SB6S-128G SANDISK 240GB SANDISK-EXTREME PRO-SDSSDXPS-240G PLEXTOR 256GB PLEXTOR-M6V-PX-256M6V-256G PLEXTOR 256GB PLEXTOR-M6 PRO-PX-256M6PRO-256G CRUCIAL 250GB CRUCIAL-MX500-CT250MX500SSD1-250G-5Y CRUCIAL 120GB CRUCIAL-BX500-CT120BX500SSD1-120G-3Y 120GB OCZ-VECTOR180-VTR180-25SAT3-120G-120G 120GB OCZ-TRION100-TRN100-25SAT3-120G 120GB WD-GREEN-WDS120G2G0A-00JH30-120G-3Y 250GB WD-BLUE-WDS250G2B0A-00SM50-250G-5Y UMAX 240GB UMAX-S330-HDUM330SSD240G-240G-3Y PIONEER 120GB PIONEER-APS-SL3N-APS-SL3N-120-120G-3Y ANACONDA 240GB ANACONDA-TS SERIES-TS240201803718-240G-3Y...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    A320TM-ITX 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”...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 36: Navigation Keys

    A320TM-ITX 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 37: Main Screen

    4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

  • Page 38: Oc Tweaker Screen

    A320TM-ITX 4.3 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.

  • Page 39: Voltage Configuration

    DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. Adapter Select Use this to select the adapter. The default value is [120W]. Performance Mode Use this to enable or disable performance mode The default value is [Disabled].

  • Page 40: Advanced Screen

    A320TM-ITX 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Trusted Computing, AMD CBS and AMD PBS. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. The default value is ® [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows OS and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies.

  • Page 42: North Bridge Configuration

    A320TM-ITX 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration SR-IOV Support Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices.

  • Page 43: South Bridge Configuration

    4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 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. 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.

  • Page 44: Storage Configuration

    A320TM-ITX 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Hot Plug Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug Function.

  • Page 45: Super Io Configuration

    4.4.5 Super IO Configuration COM Port Switch Switch between 80 Port debug or COM port support.

  • Page 46: Acpi Configuration

    A320TM-ITX 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. ACPI HPET Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance and to pass WHQL tests. Onboard LAN Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a onboard LAN.

  • Page 47: Trusted Computing

    4.4.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 48: Amd Cbs

    A320TM-ITX 4.4.8 AMD CBS The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 49: Amd Pbs

    4.4.9 AMD PBS The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 50: Tools

    A320TM-ITX 4.5 Tools Easy Driver Installer For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is 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.

  • Page 51: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 52: Security Screen

    A320TM-ITX 4.7 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 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 and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 53: Boot Screen

    4.8 Boot Screen 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. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.
  • Page 54 A320TM-ITX CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test.

  • Page 55: Exit Screen

    4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 56: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard A320TM-ITX Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations:...
  • Page 57 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) A320TM-ITX (Model Designation / Trade Name) EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016) EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class B EN 55024:2010/A1:2015 EN 55032:2012+AC:2013 Class B EN 61000-3-3:2013 EN 61000-3-2:2014 LVD —Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

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