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  • Page 1 H81M-ITX/WiFi H81M-ITX/WiFi H 8 1 M - I T X / W i F i H 8 1 M - I T X / W i F i...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup...
  • Page 4 3.5.4 Setting Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4.4.8 Trusted Computing...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Supports New 4 and 4 Generation Intel® Core i7/i5/i3/ Xeon®/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150) • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® H81 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots...
  • Page 7 • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED...
  • Page 8 • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64- bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit Certifica- • FCC, CE, WHQL tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 9 Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operat- ing systems do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 CLRCMOS1 CHA_FAN1 CMOS USB 3.0 Battery T: USB1 B: USB2 RoHS H81M-ITX/WiFi Intel USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 MPCIE1 TPMS1 USB 3.0 SATA_3 SATA_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 USB_4_5 32Mb...
  • Page 11 H81M-ITX/WiFi No. Description CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) TPM Header (TPMS1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7) System Panel Header (PANEL1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5)

  • Page 12: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB_2_3) USB 2.0 Ports (USB_01) D-Sub Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) LAN RJ-45 Port* HDMI Port Line In (Light Blue) DVI-D Port Front Speaker (Lime) PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Microphone (Pink) * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.

  • Page 13: Wifi-802.11N Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4Ghz Antenna

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 1.5 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi function. With WiFi-802.11n module, you can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity.
  • Page 14 WiFi Module and WiFi Antenna Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi Module, WiFi Module Bracket, and the two screws that come with the package. Prepare a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Step 2 Attach the WiFi Module Bracket to the WiFi card, aligning the screw hole on the WiFi card with the screw hole on the bracket.
  • Page 15 H81M-ITX/WiFi Step 5 Tighten the screw that attaches the WiFi Module Bracket to the WiFi card (installed in Step 2). Step 6 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cable and WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna that come with the package. Step 7 Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cable to the WiFi Module.
  • Page 16 Step 8 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Con- nector to the antenna port on the I/O shield. Step 9 Fasten the screw nuts to secure the antenna connector. Step 10 Connect the two WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna to the antenna connector. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected.
  • Page 17 H81M-ITX/WiFi Step 11 Set the WiFi 2.4 GHz Antenna at 90-degree angle. *You may need to adjust the direction of the antenna for a stronger signal.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX 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 19: Installing The Cpu

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1150-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.
  • Page 21 H81M-ITX/WiFi 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.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 23: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) 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) DDR3 DIMM pairs.

  • Page 25: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot 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 26: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 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”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

  • Page 27: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 2.6 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 28 Serial ATA2 Connectors These two SATA2 (SATA_2: connectors support SATA see p.6, No. 13) data cables for internal (SATA_3: storage devices with up to see p.6, No. 14) 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA3 Connectors These two SATA3 (SATA3_0: connectors support SATA see p.6, No.
  • Page 29 H81M-ITX/WiFi Chassis Fan Connector Please connect fan cable (4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connector and +12V FAN_SPEED (see p.6, No. 16) match the black wire to FAN_SPEED_CONTROL the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector This motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan...
  • Page 30 TPM Header This connector supports (17-pin TPMS1) Trusted Platform Module (see p.6, No. 7) (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.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 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 32: 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, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well.
  • Page 33 H81M-ITX/WiFi Tools Various tools and utilities. XFast RAM Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a specific mode for making the designated program's priority highest.
  • Page 34 FAN-Tastic Tuning 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. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
  • Page 35 H81M-ITX/WiFi 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 36: Live Update

    Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
  • Page 37 H81M-ITX/WiFi 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.

  • Page 38: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date. 3.3.1 System Requirements •...

  • Page 39: Setup Guide

    3.3.2 Setup Guide Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect. Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows...
  • Page 40 Step 3 Click the Add button. Take Foxmail as an example, add Foxmail to the Application list. Step 4 Select Foxmail from the Application List, then click the arrow pointing right to add this application to the Smart Connect List. Step 5 Click Apply to enable Smart Connect.
  • Page 41 H81M-ITX/WiFi Step 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray. Step 7 Drag the slider to configure how often the system will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption.
  • Page 42 The system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. The screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Afterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again. Upon waking up the system, you will find the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail.

  • Page 43: Asrock Cloud

    ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your computer, even if the computer is in off mode. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
  • Page 44 3.4.1 Realtek® Wake-On-WAN Realtek® Wake-On-WAN allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep or shutdown state. Before configuring this feature, verify the followings on your host computer: • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >...
  • Page 45 H81M-ITX/WiFi 3.4.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. Installing Orbweb.ME Professional on the Host Computer You can find the Orbweb.ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http://orbweb.me.
  • Page 46 Step 3 You will receive a verification email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account. After verifying your account, you can access your PC through web browsers at http://orbweb.me. On the Account Verified page, if you click Go to My Computers, you will see the Orbweb. ME portal page as a client.

  • Page 47: Using Remote Wake-Up

    H81M-ITX/WiFi REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of Java is required to be installed to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device.
  • Page 48 Step 4 and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down. Click Select Restart from the options to restart your host computer remotely. When you select Sleep or Shut Down, if the host device is WOW(Wake-On-Wan) compatible, you can put your host computer to sleep (S3/S4) or shut down your host computer (S5) remotely.

  • Page 49: Using Remote Desktop

    H81M-ITX/WiFi Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will dissappear. You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online.
  • Page 50 For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional” app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the “Orbweb.ME Professional” app icon to launch it. Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Tap the host computer name that you want to access under the Remote Desktop section.
  • Page 51 H81M-ITX/WiFi Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your host computer from a client device. For Windows PC users: Step 1 Go to Orbweb.ME portal login page http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password.
  • Page 52 For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional” app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the “Orbweb.ME Professional” app icon to launch it. Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password.

  • Page 53: Asrock App Shop

    Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.5.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 54: Apps

    3.5.2 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 55 H81M-ITX/WiFi 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 56 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.

  • Page 57: Bios & Drivers

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 3.5.3 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. Click on to see more details.

  • Page 58: Setting

    3.5.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup.

  • Page 59: Start8

    3.6.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.6.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select...
  • Page 60 Configure Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more. Control...
  • Page 61 H81M-ITX/WiFi Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop. It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface.

  • Page 62: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

  • Page 63: Navigation Keys

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.1.2 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 64: Main Screen

    When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing "esc".

  • Page 65: Oc Tweaker Screen

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.3 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 66: Long Duration Power Limit

    CPU Configuration Multi core enhancement Improve the system's performance by forcing the CPU to perform the highest frequency on all CPU cores simultaneously. Disable to reduce power consumption. CPU Ratio The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the CPU Ratio will increase the internal CPU clock speed without affecting the clock speed of other components.

  • Page 67: Dram Timing Configuration

    H81M-ITX/WiFi Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.

  • Page 68: Dram Configuration

    DRAM Configuration CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns within it.
  • Page 69 H81M-ITX/WiFi Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) The number of clocks from a Refresh command until the first Activate command to the same rank. RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) The number of clocks between two rows activated in different banks of the same rank.
  • Page 70 tWRRDDR Configure between module write to read delay from different ranks. tWRRDDD Use this to change DRAM tRRSR Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. Configure between module write to read delay from different DIMMs. tWRWR Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWRDR Configure between module write to write delay from different ranks.
  • Page 71 H81M-ITX/WiFi ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for channel B. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this to change ODT (CHA) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto].

  • Page 72: Voltage Configuration

    System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Analog Voltage. CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Digital Voltage. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities.

  • Page 73: Advanced Screen

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Con- figuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.1 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 75: Intel Virtualization Technology

    H81M-ITX/WiFi Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheat- ing. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.

  • Page 76: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. 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 77: Front Panel

    H81M-ITX/WiFi Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller.

  • Page 78: Storage Configuration

    4.4.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advan- tages.

  • Page 79: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology ® Intel Smart Connect Technology ® Intel Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode.

  • Page 80: Super Io Configuration

    4.4.5 Super IO Configuration PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto.

  • Page 81: Acpi Configuration

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system stability.
  • Page 82 USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB keyboard or remote controller. USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.

  • Page 83: Usb Configuration

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS).
  • Page 84 USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option to fix it. Please note that after enabling this option, it is normal that the system will postpone booting up after pressing the power button.

  • Page 85: Trusted Computing

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.4.8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives.

  • Page 86: Tools

    4.5 Tools 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 Driver Installer For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support...
  • Page 87 H81M-ITX/WiFi Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
  • Page 88 Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults.

  • Page 89: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.6 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. CPU Fan 1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fans 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 90: Boot Screen

    4.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8.1/8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
  • Page 91 H81M-ITX/WiFi Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
  • Page 92 Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.

  • Page 93: Security Screen

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 4.8 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 94: Exit Screen

    4.9 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 95: Contact Information

    H81M-ITX/WiFi 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...

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