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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (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...
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Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 8000 and 7000 Series Processors* * Please refer to CPU Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • AMD A620 Chipset Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots...
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A620M-HDVP Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111H CPU: • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear) Chipset: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front)
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• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) tions * 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.
A620M-HDVP 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description D-Sub Port Microphone (Pink)** Serial Port (COM2) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1) PS/2 Mouse Port USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_1234) LAN RJ-45 Port* PS/2 Keyboard Port USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_5) DisplayPort 1.4...
A620M-HDVP 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.
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1718-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.
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A620M-HDVP Carefully place the CPU in as flat as possible. Do not drop it.
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Make sure the CPU is aligned with the socket before locking it into place. Make sure the black cover plate is always in place until it pops off when closing the socket lever. Please save the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
A620M-HDVP 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.
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A620M-HDVP Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 2)
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A620M-HDVP +12V *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
A620M-HDVP 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) 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) DDR5 DIMM pairs.
A620M-HDVP 2.4 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...
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A620M-HDVP Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 3 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.
A620M-HDVP 2.12 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 (CLRCMOS1) (see p.5, No.
2.13 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.5, No.
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A620M-HDVP Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.5, No. 14) Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_CI1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY SIGNAL DUMMY Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0) (see p.5, No. 10) (SATA3_1) (see p.5, No. 11) (SATA3_2) (see p.5, No.
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USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.5, No. 16) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.5, No. 15) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_1_2 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_6_7) (see p.5, No.
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A620M-HDVP Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.5, No. 20) 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 support HDA to function correctly.
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.5, No. 4) This motherboard provides one 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CHA_FAN1/WP FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.5, No.
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A620M-HDVP ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.5, No. 5) 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 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.5, No. 1) This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.
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SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.5, No. 7) 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.
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A620M-HDVP Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.5, No. 18) This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. LPT1 AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# SPD7 SPD6 ACK# SPD5 BUSY SPD4 SPD3 SLCT SPD2 SPD1...
2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2, Key M) support type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
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A620M-HDVP Step 3 Hold the top of the plastic clip and carefully pull the clip pin straight up from the hole. Step 4 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 SSD module only fits in one orientation.
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