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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.6.1 Installing Two CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards 2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers A-Tuning ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers... - Page 5 3.3.4 Setting Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction EZ Mode Advanced Mode 4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 4.3.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 4.6.4 Super IO Configuration 4.6.5 ACPI Configuration 4.6.6 USB Configuration...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
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. -
Page 7: Specifications
1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • Supports 7 and 6 Generation Intel® Core i7/i5/i3/ Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1151) • Digi Power design • 6 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel®... - Page 8 • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Giga PHY Intel® I219V • Supports Wake-On-LAN...
- Page 9 • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 3 x USB 3.0 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock...
- Page 10 * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required. Please refer to page 39 for more detailed instructions. * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock’s website for details: http://www.asrock.com • FCC, CE, WHQL, RCM, BSMI...
- Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Motherboard Layout
H270M Pro4 1.3 Motherboard Layout CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ATX12V1 USB 3.0 T: USB3_TA_1 B: USB3_TC_1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB1 Optane Ready RJ-45 B: USB2 CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 Intel Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 CMOS... - Page 13 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
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Page 14: I/O Panel
H270M Pro4 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description PS/2 Mouse Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_3_4) D-Sub Port USB 3.0 Type-A Port (USB3_TA_1) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.0 Type-C Port (USB3_TC_1) Line In (Light Blue)** HDMI Port Front Speaker (Lime)**... - Page 15 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi- channel audio feature through the audio driver. Please set Speaker Configuration to “7.1 Speaker”in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration: Port Function...
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Page 16: Chapter 2 Installation
H270M Pro4 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 17: Installing The Cpu
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-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. - Page 18 H270M Pro4...
- Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink
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Page 21: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. - Page 22 H270M Pro4...
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Page 23: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 4 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 24: Onboard Headers And Connectors
H270M Pro4 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... - Page 25 Chassis Intrusion and Please connect the SPEAKER DUMMY Speaker Header chassis intrusion and the DUMMY (7-pin SPK_CI1) chassis speaker to this (see p.7, No. 18) header. SIGNAL DUMMY Serial ATA3 Connectors These six SATA3 (SATA3_0: connectors support SATA see p.7, No. 9) data cables for internal (SATA3_1: storage devices with up to...
- Page 26 H270M Pro4 Front Panel Audio Header This header is for PRESENCE# (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC_RET connecting audio devices OUT_RET (see p.7, No. 25) to the front audio panel. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
- Page 27 ATX Power Connector This motherboard pro- (24-pin ATXPWR1) vides a 24-pin ATX power (see p.7, No. 7) connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin ATX 12V Power This motherboard pro- Connector vides an 8-pin ATX 12V (8-pin ATX12V1) power connector.
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Page 28: Tm Tm
H270M Pro4 2.6 CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireX -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. - Page 29 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connec- tor of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
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Page 30: Driver Installation And Setup
H270M Pro4 2.6.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. -
Page 31: 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 (M2_1) supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). - Page 32 H270M Pro4 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.
- Page 33 SATA3 2260 TS512GMTS600 Transcend 512GB SATA3 2280 TS512GMTS800 V-Color 120GB SATA3 2280 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color 240GB SATA3 2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD V-Color 240GB SATA3 2280 VSM100-240G-2280 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
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Page 34: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation
H270M Pro4 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: A-Tuning
3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A- Tuning“... - Page 36 H270M Pro4 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
- Page 37 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. Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.
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Page 38: Asrock Live Update & App Shop
Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News... -
Page 39: Apps
3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right. - Page 40 H270M Pro4 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon...
- Page 41 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.
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Page 42: Bios & Drivers
H270M Pro4 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. -
Page 43: Setting
3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. -
Page 44: Enabling Usb Ports For Windows® 7 Installation
Requirements A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in the ASRock Support CD or downloaded from • website) Scenarios You have an ODD and PS/2 ports: If there is an optical disc drive, PS/2 ports and PS/2 Keyboard or mouse on your computer, you can skip the instructions below and go ahead to install Windows®... - Page 45 Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your system. Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 3 Select how you want to install Windows 7 later. Step 4 Locate your Win7 source folder or your ISO file.
- Page 46 H270M Pro4 Step 5 Select the USB storage, compact disk or destination folder for the new Windows 7 installation file. Step 6 Click “Start” to begin. Step 7 Now you are able to install Windows® 7 on Intel® new processors with the new burned CD.
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Page 47: 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 48: Ez Mode
H270M Pro4 4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status. You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc. -
Page 49: Advanced Mode
4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, press <F6> or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen. -
Page 50: Navigation Keys
H270M Pro4 4.3.2 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 51: Main Screen
4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. My Favorite Display your collection of BIOS items. Press F5 to add/remove your favorite items. -
Page 52: Oc Tweaker Screen
H270M Pro4 4.5 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 53 Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable/Disable Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states. 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.
- Page 54 H270M Pro4 Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
- Page 55 The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank. RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD_S) The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank. Write to Read Delay (tWTR_L) The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.
- Page 56 H270M Pro4 Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dd Configure between module read to read delay. tRDWR_sg Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dg Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dr Configure between module read to write delay.
- Page 57 Advanced Setting MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. Voltage Configuration CPU Vcore Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Vcore. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading.
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Page 58: Advanced Screen
H270M Pro4 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configura- tion, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. -
Page 59: Cpu Configuration
4.6.1 CPU Configuration 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. - Page 60 H270M Pro4 Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CFG Lock This item allows you to disable or enable the CFG Lock. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing.
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Page 61: Chipset Configuration
4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Top Of Lower Usable Dram Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. 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. - Page 62 H270M Pro4 PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices.
- Page 63 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.
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Page 64: Storage Configuration
H270M Pro4 4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Controller Speed Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. -
Page 65: Super Io Configuration
4.6.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. Parallel Port Enable or disable the Parallel port. Change Settings Select the address of the Parallel port. Device Mode Select the device mode according to your connected device. -
Page 66: Acpi Configuration
H270M Pro4 4.6.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. ACPI HEPT Table Enable the High Precision Event Timer for better performance. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard. - Page 67 USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.
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Page 68: Usb Configuration
H270M Pro4 4.6.6 USB Configuration 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. -
Page 69: Trusted Computing
4.6.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. -
Page 70: Tools
ASRock System Browser shows the overview of your current PC and the devices connected. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. - Page 71 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.
- Page 72 H270M Pro4 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.
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Page 73: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
4.8 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. Fan-Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for CPU Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. - Page 74 H270M Pro4 Chassis Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2. Over Temperature Protection When Over Temperature Protection is enabled, the system automatically shuts down when the motherboard is overheated. Case Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been...
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Page 75: Security Screen
4.9 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 76: Boot Screen
H270M Pro4 4.10 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN. - Page 77 Boot Failure Guard Message If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.
- Page 78 H270M Pro4 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8.1 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
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Page 79: Exit Screen
4.11 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 80 H270M Pro4 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...