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(including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
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If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI™...
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.
• Dual graphics output: support D-Sub and HDMI ports by independent display controllers • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111H • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port...
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J3455 Pro BTC+ Storage • 1 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connector, supports NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module Connector • 1 x System Panel Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum...
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• Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit • Linux: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / Fedora 25 Certifica- • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) tions * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com...
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No. Description USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Power Button (PWRBTN1) Reset Button (RSTBTN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) COM Port Header (COM1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) Mining Port (M_Port1) Mining Port (M_Port2)
J3455 Pro BTC+ 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) HDMI Port LAN RJ-45 Port* D-Sub Port USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB_3_4) PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port * 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...
Chapter 2 Installation 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 unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 2.1 Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) This motherboard provides one 204-pin DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM slot. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3L slot; other- wise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be damaged. The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots and Mining Ports) There are 8 PCI Express slots and 3 Mining ports on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
2.3 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.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 2.4 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 (9-pin PANEL1)
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Serial ATA3 Connector This SATA3 connector (SATA_1: supports SATA data see p.5, No. 11) cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. USB 2.0 Header There is one header on USB_PWR (9-pin USB_5_6) this motherboard. This DUMMY (see p.5, No.
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J3455 Pro BTC+ CPU Fan Connector This motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.5, No. 7) (Quiet Fan) connector. FAN_VOLTAGE If you plan to connect a CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. ATX Power Connectors This motherboard pro- (24-pin ATXPWR1)
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Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard (2-pin CI1) supports CASE OPEN Signal (see p.5, No. 9) detection feature that detects if the chassis cove has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Serial Port Header This COM1 header RRXD1 DDTR#1 (9-pin COM1)
J3455 Pro BTC+ 2.5 Smart Switches The motherboard has two smart switches: Power Button and Reset Button. Power Button Power Button allows users (PWRBTN1) to quickly turn on/off the (see p.5, No. 4) system. Reset Button Reset Button allows (RSTBTN1) users to quickly reset the (see p.5, No.
2.6 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 M.2 Socket supports type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module...
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J3455 Pro BTC+ Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location C by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand.
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SATA Transcend TS256GMTS800-256GB Transcend SATA Transcend TS64GMTS400-64GB V-Color SATA V-Color 120G V-Color SATA V-Color 240G SATA WD BLUE WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 SATA WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
J3455 Pro BTC+ 2.7 Installing the 4-pin PCIe Power Connectors The extra 4-pin PCIe power connectors on this motherboard offer more power for your graphics cards. They provide stable voltages and greatly reduce the risks of burning your motherboard or graphics cards. When the graphics cards are installed, be sure to install the PSU’s 4-pin power cables to the corresponding 4-pin PCIe power connectors (PCIE_ PWR) on your motherboard;...
2.8 Special Features 2.8.1 Smart PCIe State Detection This motherboard has included a smart way to show the status of every graphics card. While the system is booting, the Power-On, Self-Test (POST) screen will show the status of the graphics cards that were installed on the motherboard.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 2.8.2 Graphics Card Indicator LED ASRock also placed a faulty graphics card indicator LED behind every mining ports and PCIe slots so you may monitor the status even without a screen. USB_5_6 J3455 Pro BTC+ CMOS CLRMOS1...
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”...
J3455 Pro BTC+ 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.
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>...
4.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 4.3.1 CPU Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C1, C6 ,C7, C8, C9 and C10 all enabled for better power saving.
4.3.2 Chipset Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Voltage (1.35V) Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA.
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J3455 Pro BTC+ Deep S5 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.
4.3.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance. 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.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 4.3.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Enable or disable the Serial port 1. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.
4.3.5 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. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard. PCIE Device Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.
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J3455 Pro BTC+ 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.
4.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable Legacy USB Support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.
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Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 4.5 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 This allows you to set CPU fan 1’s speed.
4.6 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.
J3455 Pro BTC+ 4.7 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.
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Boot Failure Guard Message If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.
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J3455 Pro BTC+ CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. 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.
4.8 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?”...
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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 https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp...
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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 J3455 Pro BTC+ Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations:...
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EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) J3455 Pro BTC+ / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)
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