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4X4 BOX-5000 Series
4X4 BOX AI300 Series
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2022
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  • Page 1 4X4 BOX-5000 Series 4X4 BOX AI300 Series User Manual Version 1.0 Published May 2022 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Version 1.0 Published March, 2025 Copyright©2025 ASRockInd INC. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRockInd Inc.
  • Page 3: Replaceable Batteries

    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 *15G062470003AI*...
  • Page 4 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”...
  • Page 5: Contact Information

    A sudden surge of power could damage sensitive electronic components. Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Industrial or want to know more about ASRock Industrial, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Industrial’s website at https://www.asrockind.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 Cover How to Install the WiFi Module (Type 2230) How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the M2_M2 Socket How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the M2_M1...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 UEFI Setup Utility Introduction 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 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...
  • Page 8: 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 AI300 Series • 1 x M3 Nut • 2 x M3 Screw • 1 x 19V/120W Power Adapter (Ryzen 7) •...
  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1.2 Product Specifications 4X4 BOX AI300 Barebone Series AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series - 4X4 BOX-AI350 (AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350, 8 Cores, Max Speed up to 5.0GHz) - 4X4 BOX-AI340 (AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340, 6 Cores, Max Speed up to 4.8GHz) BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit Supports Dual Channel DDR5 5600 MHz, 2 x 262-pin...
  • Page 10 4X4 BOX AI300 Series 1 x 19V/120W Power Adapter (Ryzen 7) Power Unit 1 x 19V/90W Power Adapter (Ryzen 5) 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...
  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    1.3 Block Diagram 4X4-AI350 SO-DIMM HDMI Channel A DDR5 5600MHZ DDR5 Connector HDMI SO-DIMM Connector Channel B DDR5 5600MHZ DDR5 Type-C USB4 USB4 KB8010 Connector PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 Key M1 Type-C USB4 USB4 USB 2.0 KB8010 (2242/80) Connector USB 3.2 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 Key M2...
  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series Chapter 2 Product Overview This chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the 4X4 .1 Front View BOX AI300 Series. 2.1 Front View Description Audio (headphone, microphone) USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A) 2.2 Rear View USB4 (Type-C, supports DP 1.4a display output)
  • Page 13 2.2 Rear View 2.2 Rear View Description DC-IN 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A) 2 x HDMI 2.1 LAN2: RJ-45 (1G)* 2.2 Inside View LAN1: RJ-45 (2.5G)** * 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...
  • Page 14 4X4 BOX AI300 Series ** There are two LEDs on the LAN1 port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN1 port LED indications. Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link 10Mbps connection Blinking...
  • Page 15: Inside View

    2.2 Inside View 2.3 Inside View Description WiFi Module Slot (2230) M.2 SSD slots (2242/2280) SO-DIMM Slots SO-DIMM memory, Wifi module and M.2 are not included with this system.
  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series Chapter 3 Hardware Installation This chapter helps you install or remove important components. 3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Cover 1. Remove the four screws on the bottom cover. 2. Then lift up and remove the bottom cover.
  • Page 17: How To Install The Wifi Module (Type 2230)

    3.2 How to Install the WiFi Module (Type 2230) 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.
  • Page 18: How To Install The M.2 Ssd (Type 2280)

    4X4 BOX AI300 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 slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) to the motherboard.
  • Page 19: How To Install The M.2 Ssd (Type 2242) Into The M2_M2

    3.4 How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the M2_M2 Socket 1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. 2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the slot at a 30-degree angle. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) to the motherboard.
  • Page 20: How To Install The M.2 Ssd (Type 2242) Into The M2_M1

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 3.5 How to install the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the M2_M1 Socket 1. Remove the screw secured to the Key E. 2. Screw the nut into the Key E mounting hole. 3. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2242) into the Key M slot at a 30-degree angle.
  • Page 21: How To Install The Memory Modules (Ddr5)

    3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR5) 1. The 4X4 BOX AI300 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. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
  • Page 22: How To Install The Vesa Bracket

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 3.7 How to Install the VESA Bracket 1. Attach the two screws to the base of the 4X4 BOX AI300 Series. 2. Attach the VESA Bracket to the rear of a compatible display using the four screws.
  • Page 23: How To Remove The Membranes

    3.8 How to Remove the Membranes Please note to remove the membranes from the heatsinks before reinstall the bottom cover.
  • Page 24: Position

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 3.9 Position The 4X4 BOX AI300 Series can be placed in vertical or horizontal position. Horizontal Position Vertical Position VESA-mounted Please note that keeping the 4X4 BOX AI300 Series in a vertical position will ensure better cooling performance.
  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Motherboard

    Chapter 4 Motherboard 4.1 Motherboard Layout LAN1 M2_M1 M2_E1 AUDIO1 BIOS LAN2 USB2H_3_4 USB 3.2 Gen2 M2_M2 USB3_2 HDMI1_2 Top: HDMI1 Bottom: HDMI2 USB 4/DP (Type-C) TC_U4_1 USB 4/DP USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-C) Top: USB3H_1 TC_U4_2 4X4-AI350 Bottom: USB3H_2 DDR5_B1 DC_IN1 DC_IN2 DDR5_A1...
  • Page 26 4X4 BOX AI300 Series FAN1 PWR_BTN1 ESPI1 BAT1 Backside : 8 : Power Button (PWR_BTN1) 9 : Fan Connector (FAN1) 10 : Battery Connector (BAT1) 11 : ESPI Connector (ESPI1)
  • Page 27: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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! JP1 Header Signal Name JP1_12 SIO AT Mode...
  • Page 28 4X4 BOX AI300 Series HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. 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.
  • Page 29 ESPI Connector Signal Name (20-pin ESPI1) ESPI_CLK (see p. 19, No. 11) 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#...
  • Page 30: Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots)

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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...
  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Uefi Setup Utility

    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.
  • Page 32: Uefi Menu Bar

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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...
  • Page 33: Navigation Keys

    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> to get into the sub screen.
  • Page 34: Main Screen

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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.
  • Page 35: Advanced Screen

    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.
  • Page 36: Cpu Configuration

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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.
  • Page 37: Chipset Configuration

    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] [512M] [1G] [2G] [4G] [8G] [16G] Options vary depending on the memory you use on your motherboard.
  • Page 38 4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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.
  • Page 39: Super Io Configuration

    5.3.3 Super IO Configuration WDT Timeout Reset Use the item to enable or disable Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset system.
  • Page 40: Acpi Configuration

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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.
  • Page 41: Usb Configuration

    5.3.5 USB Configuration USB Power Control Use this option to control USB power.
  • Page 42: Power Configuration

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 5.3.6 Power Configuration OCP Function Enabled to set adapter over current protect.
  • Page 43: Trusted Computing

    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.
  • Page 44 4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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.
  • Page 45: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    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.
  • Page 46: Security Screen

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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.
  • Page 47: Boot Screen

    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.
  • Page 48: Exit Screen

    4X4 BOX AI300 Series 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.
  • Page 49: Chapter 6 Software Support

    Chapter 6 Software Support 6.1 Install Operating System ® ® This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating system: 11 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 information.

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