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WARNING THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY If swallowed, a button battery can cause serious injury or death. Please keep batteries out of sight or reach of children. Replaceable batteries CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Adapter or DC power source *15G062470000AK*...
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CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate”...
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The equipment intended only for use in a Restricted Access Area. VESA Mount: M4x6mm Screws (for securing the VESA bracket to the monitor) This product should be connected by means of a power cord to a socket-outlet with earth- ing connection. Be sure to turn off the power and then disconnect the power cords from your system before performing any installation or servicing.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Product Specifications Block Diagram Chapter 2 Product Overview Front View Rear View Inside View Chapter 3 Hardware Installation How to Remove the Bottom Case How to Install the WiFi Module How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR5) How to Install the VESA Bracket...
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5.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 5.1.3 Navigation Keys Advanced Screen 5.3.1 CPU Configuration 5.3.2 Chipset Configuration 5.3.3 Super IO Configuration 5.3.4 ACPI Configuration 5.3.5 USB Configuration 5.3.6 Power Configuration 5.3.7 Trusted Computing Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen Chapter 6 Software Support Install Operating System...
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 8040 Series • 1 x M.2 Screw • 1 x 19V/120W Power Adapter (Ryzen 7) •...
1.2 Product Specifications 4X4 BOX 8040U Barebone Series AMD Ryzen™ 8040U-Series - 4X4 BOX-8840U (AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840U, 8 Cores, Max Speed up to 5.1GHz) - 4X4 BOX-8640U (AMD Ryzen™ 5 8640U, 6 Cores, Max Speed up to 4.9GHz) BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit Supports Dual Channel DDR5 5600 MHz, 2 x 262-pin SO- Memory...
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4X4 BOX 8040U Series Dimensions 117.5 x 110.0 x 49mm (4.63" x 4.33" x 1.93") (L x W x H) VESA Bracket included , supports 75 x 75 and 100 x 100 mm Weight Operating 0ºC ~ 40ºC Temperature...
2.2 Rear View 2.2 Rear View Description DC-IN 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A) 2 x HDMI 2.1* LAN1: RJ-45 (1G)** 2.2 Inside View LAN2: RJ-45 (2.5G)*** * To use DisplayPort as a display output, please connect your monitor/display to HDMI Port when installing OS system.
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4X4 BOX 8040U 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 WiFi Module Slot M.2 SSD slots (2242/2280) SO-DIMM Slots SO-DIMM memory, Wifi module and M.2 are not included with this system.
4X4 BOX 8040U Series 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.
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 at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.
4X4 BOX 8040U Series 3.3 How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard 2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) into the the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) to the motherboard.
3.4 How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) 1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard.. 2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) to the motherboard.
4X4 BOX 8040U Series 3.5 How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR5) 1. The 4X4 BOX 8040 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.
3.6 How to Install the VESA Bracket 1. Attach the two screws to the base of the 4X4 BOX 8040 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 8040U Series 3.7 Position The 4X4 BOX-8040 Series can be placed in vertical or horizontal position. Horizontal Position Vertical Position VESA-mounted Please note that keeping the 4X4 BOX-8040 Series in a vertical position will ensure better cooling performance.
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! COM Port Header Signal Name Signal Name RRXD1...
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4X4 BOX 8040U Series The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
4.3 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) There are three M.2 sockets on this motherboard. M.2 sockets: 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe Gen4 x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242) with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD M.2 Key-M Sockets 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 8040U 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>...
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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 8040U 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, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Power 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 8040U 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] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1024M] [2048M] Options vary depending on the memory you use on your motherboard.
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NVMe RAID Mode Enable or disable NVMe RAID mode. 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.
4X4 BOX 8040U Series 5.3.3 Super IO Configuration COM1 Use this to set parameters of COM1. WDT Timeout Reset Use the item to enable or disable Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset system.
5.3.4 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 8040U 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 8040U 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. Fan 1 Setting This item allows you to select a fan mode for 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 8040U 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 8040U Series Chapter 6 Software Support 6.1 Install Operating System ® ® This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 10/11 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup proce- dures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS documentation for more infor- mation.
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