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  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Installing Memory Module (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header Installing the I/O Panel Shield Installing the Motherboard Installing SATA Drives Installing a Graphics Card Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Power Connectors Power On...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, 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.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Memory • 1 x DDR4 DIMM Slot • Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 3200* * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB Expansion • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x2 mode*...
  • Page 6 N100M • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front) • 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Mounting Points • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port...
  • Page 7 • 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.
  • Page 8: Motherboard Layout

    N100M 1.3 Motherboard Layout CHA_FAN1/WP RoHS BIOS SPI_TPM_J1 USB2.0 Top: T: USB_3 RJ-45 B: USB_4 USB 3.2 Gen1 USB32_2 M2_1 USB32_1 PCIE1 CHA_FAN2/WP CMOS Battery AUDIO CODEC BOOT DRAM PCIE2 USB32_34 PANEL1 HD_AUDIO1 USB_56 SPK_CI1 USB_78 CLRMOS1 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET...
  • Page 9 No. Description Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slot (DDR4_A1) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) Post Status Checker (PSC) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_78) USB 2.0 Header (USB_56) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_34)
  • Page 10: I/O Panel

    N100M 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_12) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1) D-Sub Port DisplayPort 1.4 Line In (Light Blue)** HDMI Port Front Speaker (Lime)** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_34)
  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    1.5 Block Diagram...
  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    N100M 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.
  • Page 13: Installing Memory Module (Dimm)

    2.1 Installing Memory Module (DIMM) This motherboard provides a 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slot. 1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.
  • Page 14 N100M...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    2.2 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...
  • Page 16: Installing The I/O Panel Shield

    N100M 2.3 Installing the I/O Panel Shield...
  • Page 17: Installing The Motherboard

    2.4 Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 18: Installing Sata Drives

    N100M 2.5 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 19 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...
  • Page 20: Installing A Graphics Card

    N100M 2.6 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 21 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
  • Page 22: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    N100M 2.7 Connecting Peripheral Devices...
  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Connectors

    2.8 Connecting the Power Connectors...
  • Page 24: Power On

    N100M 2.9 Power On...
  • Page 25: Jumpers Setup

    2.10 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”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 14) CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
  • Page 26: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    N100M 2.11 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 (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 27 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.6, No. 10) Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_CI1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY SIGNAL DUMMY Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: (SATA3_0) (see p.6, No. 4) (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 5) These two SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 28 N100M USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_56) (see p.6, No. 12) (9-pin USB_78) (see p.6, No. 11) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_78 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_56 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 29 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_34) (see p.6, No. 13) There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_34 IntA_P_D + IntA_P_D - GN D IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTX- GN D IntA_P_SSRX + IntA_P_SSRX - Vbu s Vbu s IntA_P_SSRX -...
  • Page 30 N100M Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 15) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 31 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 1) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 7) This motherboard provides two 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CHA_FAN1/WP FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED...
  • Page 32 N100M ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 6) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATXPWR1...
  • Page 33 SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 2) This connector supports SPI 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. SPI_TPM_J1 SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR...
  • Page 34: Post Status Checker

    N100M 2.12 Post Status Checker Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or storage is dysfunctional. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are function- ing normally.
  • Page 35: Intel® Cnvi (Integrated Wifi/Bt) Installation Guide

    2.13 Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide The M.2 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 Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT). * M.2 PCI Express module is not supported Before you install Intel®...
  • Page 36 N100M Step 3 Gently insert the Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as...
  • Page 37 2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.
  • Page 38 N100M 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.
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  • Page 40 INTEL END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. LICENSE. Licensee has a license under Intel’s copyrights to reproduce Intel’s Software only in its unmodified and binary form, (with the accompanying documentation, the “Software”) for Licensee’s personal use only, and not commercial use, in connection with Intel-based products for which the Software has been provided, subject to the following conditions: (a) Licensee may not disclose, distribute or transfer any part of the Software, and You agree...
  • Page 41 U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software is a commercial item (as defined in 48 C.F.R. 2.101) consisting of commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation (as those terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212), consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4. You will not provide the Software to the U.S.
  • Page 42 ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

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