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4X4 BOX-5000 Series 4X4 BOX-7840U 4X4 BOX-7640U User Manual Version 1.0 Published May 2022 User Manual...
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Product Specifications Block Diagram Chapter 2 Product Overview Front View Rear View Inside View Position Chapter 3 Hardware Installation How to Remove the Bottom Case How to Install the WiFi Module How to Remove the M.2 SSD and the Bracket How to Install the M.2 SSD How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR5)
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5.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 5.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 5.1.3 Navigation Keys Main Screen Advanced Screen 5.3.1 CPU Configuration 5.3.2 Chipset Configuration 5.3.3 Storage Configuration 5.3.4 Super IO Configuration 5.3.5 ACPI Configuration 5.3.6 USB Configuration 5.3.7 Trusted Computing Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen...
4X4 BOX 7040U Series Chapter 1 Introduction Because the hardware specifications might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. 1.1 Package Contents • 1 x 4X4 BOX 7040 Series • 1 x SATA 1 to 1 Cable •...
1.2 Product Specifications 4X4 BOX 7040U Barebone Series AMD Ryzen™ 7040U-Series 4X4 BOX-7840U (AMD Ryzen™ 7 7840U, 8Cores, Max Speed up to 5.1GHz) 4X4 BOX-7640U (AMD Ryzen™ 5 7640U, 6Cores, Max Speed up to 4.9GHz) BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit...
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4X4 BOX 7040U Series 2 x HDMI 1.4b, 1 x 1 Gigabit LAN, 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN, 2 x USB Rear I/O 2.0, 1 x DC Jack Power Unit 1 x 19V/120W Power Adapter Dimensions 117.5 x 110.0 x 47.85mm (4.63" x 4.33" x 1.88") (L x W x H) VESA Bracket included , supports 75 x 75 and 100 x 100 mm...
4X4 BOX 7040U Series Chapter 2 Product Overview .1 Front View This chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the 4X4 BOX 7040 Series. 2.1 Front View Description Audio (Mic-in, Line-out) 2.2 Rear View 2 x USB 4 Ports (Type-C, supports DP1.4a display output) USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A) .2 Inside View...
2.2 Rear View 2.2 Rear View Description DC-IN 2.2 Inside View 2 x HDMI RJ-45 (1G)* RJ-45 (2.5G)** 2 x USB 2.0 Ports * There are two LEDs on the LAN1 port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN1 port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1 Port...
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4X4 BOX 7040U Series ** There are two LEDs on the LAN2 port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN2 port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN2 Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link 10Mbps connection...
2.2 Inside View 2.3 Inside View Description SO-DIMM Slots SATA 3.0 Connector M.2 Slot (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD M.2 Slot (M.2 Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless) SO-DIMM memory, hard drive and mSATA SSD are not included with this system.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 2.4 Position The 4X4 BOX-7040 Series can be placed in vertical or horizontal position. Horizontal Position Vertical Position VESA-mounted Please note that keeping the 4X4 BOX-7040 Series in a vertical position will ensure better cooling performance.
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation This chapter helps you install or remove important components. 3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case. 2. Then lift up and remove the bottom panel.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 3.2 How to Install the WiFi Module 1. Locate the WiFi Module slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the WiFi Module into the slot. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.
3.3 How to Remove the M.2 SSD and the Bracket 1. Release the screw and carefully remove the M.2 SSD (Type 2280). 2. Release the screw and remove the bracket from the motherboard.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD 1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. Install the standoff. 2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2260) into the slot. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to the motherboard.
3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case. Then lift up and remove the bottom panel. 2. Attach the HDD to the hard drive mounting bracket and secure it using the four screws.
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4X4 BOX 7040U Series 3. Attach the HDD assembly to the bottom panel and secure it using the four screws. 4. Connect the SATA Cable to the connector.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR5) 1. The 4X4 BOX 7040 Series requires DDR5 SO-DIMM. 2. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 SO-DIMM pairs. The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
3.7 How to Install the VESA Bracket 1. Attach the two screws to the base of the 4X4 BOX 7040 Series. 2. Attach the VESA Bracket to the rear of a compatible display using the four screws. *Choose mounting holes depending on the mounting hole pattern of your LCD screen (75 mm ×...
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 4.2 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 per- manent damage to the motherboard! SATA3 Port Signal Name (7-pin SATA3_1)
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Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
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4X4 BOX 7040U Series ESPI Connector Signal Name (20-pin ESPI1) ESPI_CLK (see p. 20, No. 9) ESPI_CS1# ESPI_RESET# The header is reserved for Port 80 code display and debugging purposes. SMB_CLK_MAIN_3V SMB_DATA_MAIN_3V ESPI_DAT0 ESPI_DAT1 ESPI_DAT2 ESPI_DAT3 +3VSB GPIO_TEST# ESPI_ALERT#...
4.3 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) There are 2 M.2 sockets on this motherboard. M.2 sockets: 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD *M.2 Key M 2280 (supported by bracket) M.2 Key-M Socket (M2M_1) M.2 Key-E Socket (M2E_1)
Chapter 5 UEFI Setup Utility 5.1 Introduction ASRock Industrial UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. The UEFI system works with a USB mouse and offers users a faster, sleeker experience.
5.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information For advanced system configurations Advanced H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Security For security settings Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility Exit Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup...
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.1.3 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>...
5.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 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.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.3 Advanced Screen I n t h i s s ec t ion, you may s et t he con f ig u r at ions for t he fol low i ng items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, and Trusted Computing.
5.3.1 CPU Configuration PSS Support Enable/disable the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Core Performance Boost Core Performance Boost controls whether the processor transitions to a higher frequency than the processor's rated speed if the processor has available power and is within temperature specifications.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.3.2 Chipset Configuration IOMMU Enable/Disable IOMMU Support. Share Memory Share memory allows you to configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] Options vary depending on the memory you use on your motherboard.
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Onboard HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore on AC/Power Loss The option allows you to select the power state after a power failure.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.3.3 Storage Configuration Third Party SATA3 Controller The option allows you to enable or disable the SATA controllers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Third Party SATA3 Mode AHCI supports new features that improve performance. Configuration option: [AHCI] AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.3.5 ACPI Configuration Onboard LAN Power On Use this item to enable or disable onboard LAN to turn on the system from the power-soft- off mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RTC Alarm Power On RTC Alarm Power On allows the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.3.7 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Security Device Support allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
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Pending Operation Pending Operation allows you to schedule an Operation for the Security Device. NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device. Configuration options: [None] [TPM Clear] Platform Hierarchy This item allows you to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Storage Hierarchy This item allows you to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.4 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 the critical voltage. NOTE: Options vary depending on the features of your motherboard. CPU_Fan 1 Setting This item allows you to select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1.
5.5 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 the authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
4X4 BOX 7040U Series 5.6 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option #1 The item allows you to set the system boot order. Boot From Onboard LAN The item allows the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN.
5.7 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...
4X4 BOX 7040U Series Chapter 6 Software Support 6.1 Install Operating System ® ® This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 10 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS documentation for more informa- tion.
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