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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of proits, 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: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Pay close attention to the following safety instructions before performing any of the operation. Basic safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the product from damage: • Operation of the product should be carried out by suitably trained, qualiied, and certiied personnel only to avoid risk of injury from electrical shock or energy hazard.

  • Page 4: Setting Up The Wireless Network

    Setting up the Wireless Network It is highly recommended to use a router that supports 802.11ac/802.11n at 5GHz frequency. Please follow the instructions below to connect to 5GHz wireless network. Step 1 Consult the user manual of your router to enter the coniguration page for wireless network.
  • Page 5 *If you wish to use an USB3.0 device and your router only supports up to 2.4GHz, we sugguest connecting your USB3.0 device to the USB3.0 ports on the rear panel for better WiFi signals.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    In case any modiications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this product, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you are using.

  • Page 7: Product Speciications

    • Storm Black Color • Steel Body / Aluminum + Plastic Material • 372mm (W) x 123mm (H) x 400mm (L) Dimension • ASRock Z97-M8 Motherboard • Supports 5 / New 4 and 4 Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors (Socket 1150) • Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz, 2 x SO-DIMM...
  • Page 8 • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- Power Supply 450W sku)

  • Page 9: Unique Features

    LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS lash utility embedded in Flash ROM. his conve- nient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without preparing an additional loppy diskette or other complicated lash utility.
  • Page 10 And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
  • Page 11 Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. he lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI allows users to enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC. By enabling this function, the PC will enter the UEFI directly ater you restart.
  • Page 12 ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    Chapter 2 Product Overview his chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the M8. 2.1 Front View Description A-Command (All-In-One OLED Button) Optical disk drive eject button 4 x USB 3.0 ports 4-in-1 Card reader (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
  • Page 14 Toggle on/of the light in the case. • Time: Toggle the time on/of. If this option is set to on, M8 Logo / Date and Time screens are available. If this option is set to of, M8 Logo / Date and Time screens are hidden.

  • Page 15: Under Windows

    Standby/Hibernation mode as well. • Time: Toggle the time on/of. If this option is set to on, M8 Logo / Date and Time screens are available. If this option is set to of, M8 Logo / Date and Time screens are hidden.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    2.2 Rear View Description PCIe slot covers I/O panel AC input power connector...
  • Page 17 2.2.1 I/O Panel...
  • Page 18 No. Description No. Description Line In port (light blue) eSATA2 port** Line Out port (lime) DisplayPort Center/Subwoofer port (orange) HDMI port Rear Speaker Out port (black) USB3.0 port LAN RJ-45 port* (Intel Gigabit LAN) 14 USB3.0 port USB2.0 ports USB3.0 port USB2.0 ports USB3.0 port USB2.0 ports...

  • Page 19: Inside View

    2.3 Inside View Description Riser card retention bracket VGA card holder Hard disk drive tray (compatible with 4 x 2.5" HDD or 1 x 3.5 HDD) ODD + 2.5" HDD Tray (compatible with 1 x slot-in ODD and 1 x 2.5" HDD) Power supply unit Power panel connector SATA 3.0 connectors...
  • Page 20 Front audio connector USB3.0 connector Auxiliary fan connector 2T2R WiFi Module (802.11ac) CPU socket DIMM sockets Chassis fan connector ATX 12V power connector Hard drives are not included with this system.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3 Hardware Installation his chapter helps you assemble the chassis and install components. Please follow the installation procedures listed below. Installation Procedures Removing the side panels Removing the top cover Removing the VGA card holder Removing the riser card Installing the hard drives Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and CPU Cooler...

  • Page 22: Installing System Components

    3.1 Installing System Components 3.1.1 Removing the Side Panels To remove the side panels, you have to unlock the keylock on the top cover using the system key. Before unlocking, power of the system and unplug the power cord. Ater the side panel are replaced, make sure to lock the keylock on the top cover and then power on the system.

  • Page 23: Removing The Top Cover

    3.1.2 Removing the Top Cover 1. To remove the top cover, you have to follow the procedures below: 1) Power of the system and unplug the power cord. 2) Unlock the keylock on the top cover using the system key. 3) Follow the instructions in Section 3.1 to remove the right side panel.
  • Page 24 5. Draw out the mounting bracket from the chassis. 6. Follow the instructions in Section 3.1 to release the let side panel. 7. Release the top cover. Slide the top cover toward the front of the system until it releases. Lit up the top cover.
  • Page 25 3.1.3 Removing the VGA Card Holder To remove the VGA card holder, you have to remove the side panels and top cover, giving you access to the VGA card holder inside. 1. Remove the VGA card holder. Remove the two screws that hold the VGA card holder in place. Lit the VGA card holder up and of the chassis.

  • Page 26: Removing The Riser Card

    3.1.4 Removing the Riser Card 1. Remove the riser card. Remove the two screws securing the riser card retention bracket. Grasp the riser card by its edges, and carefully pull it from the expansion slot.

  • Page 27: Installing The Hard Drives

    3.1.5 Installing the Hard Drives 3.1.5.1 Installing the Hard Drive(s) to the Drive Tray Assembly 1. To install the hard drives, you have to remove the VGA card holder and the riser card , giving you access to the drive tray assembly inside. 2.
  • Page 28 2. Take apart the drive tray assembly. Remove the screws that secure the bottom HDD tray with the top tray. Take the assembly apart. 3. Install a 3.5" HDD or up to four 2.5" HDD. Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive: Set the top tray aside.
  • Page 29 Installing up to Four 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Place the irst 2.5" HDD to the bottom HDD tray and secure the hard drive using the four screws (two on the sides and two in the rear). Place the second 2.5" HDD to the top HDD tray and secure the hard drive using the four screws.

  • Page 30: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

    3.1.5.2 Installing the Hard Drive to the ODD + 2.5" HDD Tray 1. To install the hard drives, you have to remove the PSU. 2. he ODD + 2.5” HDD Tray its a slim slot-in optical disk drive (ODD) and a 2.5-inch hard drives.
  • Page 31 2. Remove the ODD+2.5" HDD Tray. Unplug the ODD SATA power connector. Remove the ive screws securing the ODD + 2.5" HDD Tray to the chassis. Lit the tray of the chassis. 3. Place a 2.5" HDD to the HDD tray and secure the hard drive using the four screws (four in the rear).
  • Page 32 4. Align the screw holes on the ODD + 2.5" HDD Tray with the screw holes on the chassis. Fasten the ive screws. 5. Connect the power and SATA data cables and the ODD SATA power connector. 6. Re-install the PSU. Align the PSU with the starting line and then slide the PSU to the let until it reaches the end line.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Odd

    3.1.6 Replacing the ODD 1. Follow the instructions in section 3.1.5.2 to remove the power supply unit and lit the tray of the chassis. 2. Remove the old optical disk drive. 3. Slide a new optical disk drive into the ODD tray. 4.

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu

    3.1.7 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. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 35 English...
  • Page 36 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. he cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for ater service.
  • Page 37 3.1.8 Installing the CPU Fan and CPU Cooler...
  • Page 38 1. Make sure to evenly spread the thermal paste over the CPU to improve heat dissipation. 2. Ensure that the CPU and the CPU cooler are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. 3. To make sure the CPU cooler is seated properly, it is highly recommended to check whether or not the CPU temperature reported in the BIOS is at a normal level.

  • Page 39: Installing Memory Modules (So-Dimm)

    3.1.9 Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) his motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM slots. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be damaged. he DIMM only its in one correct orientation.
  • Page 41 3.2 Replacing System Components 3.2.1 Replacing the Riser Card 1. Replace the riser card. Align the riser card keys correctly with the expansion slot on the system board and insert it into place. Fasten the two screws securing the riser card retention bracket.

  • Page 42: Installing The Graphics Card

    3.2.2 Installing the Graphics Card he M8 chassis supports both single-slot graphics card and dual-slot graphics card. Before graphics card installation, please lit the VGA card holder and make sure the riser card is installed properly. 1. Open the latch of the VGA card holder and remove the screws that secures the slot cover.
  • Page 43 5. Engage the VGA card holder with the two vertical sliding tracks while sliding it back to the chassis. 6. Make sure the VGA card holder is secured by the tongue plate and the graphics card is seated correctly. 7. Secure the VGA card holder with the chassis using the two screws previously removed.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Top Cover

    3.2.3 Replacing the Top Cover 1. Place the system in an upright position. 2. Make sure to release the let side panel. 3. Connect the 4-pin top fan connector. 4. Replace the top cover. Replace the top cover onto the chassis. Slide the top cover toward the rear of the system until it clicks into place.
  • Page 45 5. Insert the mounting bracket into the mounting holes. 6. Secure it to the case with the three screws previously removed.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Side Panels

    3.2.1 Replacing the Side Panels 1. Place the system in an upright position. 2. Replace the side panels. Snap the right side panel into place. Snap the let side panel into place. 3. Lock the system keylock on the top cover.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Motherboard

    Chapter 4 Motherboard 4.1 Motherboard Layout PCIE1 SATA3_1 USB_1_2 64Mb HD_AUDIO1 BIOS SATA3_2 SATA3_5 MINI_PCIE1 PANEL1 Intel Sound CORE3D SATA3_6 WiFi-802.11ac SATA3_3 Module SATA3_4 USB 3.0 T: USB0 CMOS Battery B: USB1 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB4 RJ-45 B: USB5 USB 2.0 T: USB6 B: USB7...
  • Page 48 No. Description System Panel Header (PANEL1) LPC Debug Header (LPC1) SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, SATA3_2, SATA3_3, SATA3_4, SATA3_5, SATA3_6) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) Auxiliary Fan Connector (AUX_FAN1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) mini-PCI Express Slot (MINI_PCIe1) WiFi-802.11ac Module Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

  • Page 49: Jumpers Setup

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

  • Page 50: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    4.3 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 Connect the power HDLED+ PLED+...
  • Page 51 Serial ATA3 Connectors hese six SATA3 SATA3_1 (SATA3_1) connectors support SATA (SATA3_2) data cables for internal SATA3_2 (SATA3_5) storage devices with up to (SATA3_6) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. SATA3_5 (SATA3_3) SATA3_4 connector is (SATA3_4) shared with the eSATA SATA3_6 (see p.42, No.
  • Page 52 Front Panel Audio Header his header is for MIC2_L MIC2_R (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) OUT2_R connecting audio devices J_SENSE (see p.42, No. 9) OUT2_L to the front audio panel. OUT_RET MIC_RET PRESENCE# GN D 1. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 53 ATX Power Connector his motherboard pro- (24-pin ATXPWR1) vides a 24-pin ATX power (see p.42, No. 5) connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin ATX 12V Power his motherboard Connector provides a 4-pin ATX 12V (4-pin ATX12V1) power connector.

  • Page 54: Chapter 5 Software And Utilities Operation

    Chapter 5 Software and Utilities Operation 5.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the M8 contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the M8’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 55: Operation Mode

    5.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose sotware suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidiier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 5.2.1 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 56 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 iles should be stored in the RAM drive. XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection! Select a speciic mode for making the designated program's priority highest.
  • Page 57 FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to ive diferent fan speeds using the graph. he fans will automatically shit to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and conigure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process.

  • Page 58: System Info

    OC Tweaker Conigurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *he System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Settings Conigure 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 61 5.3 SBX Pro Studio his section explains how to conigure the Creative Sound Core3D using SBX Pro Studio. Click the power button on the let to activate or deactivate. Surround Control the level of audio immersion in music, movies and games. Crystalizer Enhance music and movies to make them sound livelier.
  • Page 62 CRYSTALVOICE Select a recording device Mic Volume Control the level of mic volume. Mic Boost Control the level of mic boost. CrystalVoice Click the power button on the let to activate or deactivate. Morph your voice into diferent characters and accents. Smart Volume Be heard clearly without having to shout or whisper.
  • Page 63 SCOUT MODE Scout Mode Enable or disable scout mode. his proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat. Hot Key Coniguration Conigure hot keys to enable or disable scout mode.
  • Page 64 SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES Speakers / Headphones Coniguration Select the device connected. If there are both speakers and front headphones connected, please select the device you desire to use as audio output. Optional Speakers Center Enable or disable center speaker. Subwoofer Enable or disable subwoofer. Rear pair Enable or disable rear pair speakers.

  • Page 65: Bass Redirection

    Bass Management Bass Redirection Enable or disable bass redirection. Subwoofer Gain Enable or disable subwoofer gain. Crossover Frequency Redirect all frequencies below this value to the optimal speaker for better bass response. MIXER Playback Speakers Control the level of speakers playback. SPDIF-Out Control the level of SPDIF-Out playback.
  • Page 66 What U Hear Control the level of playback redirect. EQUALIZER Choose from Flat, Acoustic, Classical, Country, Dance, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rock and Vocal. JACK SETUP Device Connected: Select the device connected. Show Jack Setup dialog when an audio jack is inserted Enable or disable Jack Setup dialog.
  • Page 67 ADVANCED FEATURES Play stereo mix to digital output Enable or disable play stereo mix to digital output. PROFILE...
  • Page 68 User Proiles You can save, load or delete your user proiles. he default is <Custom>. Note If you want to hear your own voice through the microphone (Playback mode). You can change your settings to "playback mode" by checking the "Listen to this device"...

  • Page 69: Intel® Rapid Start Technology

    5.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. Feel secure to know that your system will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode.

  • Page 70: Setup Guide

    5.4.2 Setup Guide Coniguring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Step 2 If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create. he system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings.
  • Page 71 Step 3 When prompted to restart ater the setup, click Yes to reboot. Step 4 Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
  • Page 72 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to conigure the time. For example, if the timer value is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode ater entering sleep state for ten minutes. If the timer is set to 0 minutes, Windows will immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state.
  • Page 73 will automatically wake up and enable Rapid Start mode ater entering sleep state for a period of time. he power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can be cut of, it will not cause data loss of the programs or iles you were executing before entering sleep state.

  • Page 74: Intel® Smart Connect Technology

    5.5 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. 5.5.1 System Requirements •...
  • Page 75 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 Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.
  • Page 76 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 77 Step 6 Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Manager icon in the Windows system tray. Step 7 Drag the slider to conigure how oten the system will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption.
  • Page 78 he system will wake up from sleep state periodically, and then start to update Foxmail. he screen will not display anything so the computer can maintain minimum power usage. Aterwards, the system will automatically return to sleep state again. Upon waking up the system, you will ind the new mail that were sent to you during sleep state are already updated and ready to be read in Foxmail.

  • Page 79: Asrock Cloud

    For ASRock motherboards with a Intel® 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 80: Intel® Remote Wake Technology

    5.6.1 Intel® Remote Wake Technology Intel® Remote Wake Technology allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from sleep state. Before coniguring this feature, verify the followings on your host computer: • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >...
  • Page 81 5.6.2 Coniguring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control sotware allowing you to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host sotware. 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 82 Step 3 You will receive a veriication email. Follow the steps in the email to verify your account. Ater verifying your account, you can access your PC through web browsers at http://orbweb.me. On the Account Veriied page, if you click Go to My Computers, you will see the Orbweb. ME portal page as a client.
  • Page 83 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE he 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 84 Step 4 Click and power options appear. Click to select Restart, Sleep or Shut Down. S e l e c t R e s t a r t f r o m t h e o p t i o n s t o r e s t a r t y o u r h o s t c o m p u t e r r e m o t e l y. When you select Sleep, if the host device is WOW(Wake-On-Wan) compatible, you can put your host computer to sleep (S3/S4).

  • Page 85: Using Remote Desktop

    Tap to select Restart, Sleep or Shutdown. 1. Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn oline and the power option icon will dissappear. You have to physically wake up computer in order to bring power option icon back to online. 2.
  • Page 86 Step 5 Enter the Windows password to log in and you will see the desktop of your host computer. Please refer to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional for more instructions on how to use Orbweb.ME Professional. For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install “Orbweb.ME Professional”...
  • Page 87 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. Step 3 Click the Connect icon Step 4...
  • Page 88 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 89: 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. 5.7.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 90: Installing An App

    5.7.2 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. he most recommended app appears on the let side of the screen. he other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 91 Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can ind the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *he trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 92 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 ind 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 93: Bios & Drivers

    5.7.3 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 94 5.7.4 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 95 5.8.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 5.8.2 Coniguring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. hen select...
  • Page 96 Conigure Conigure provides coniguration 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 97 Control lets you conigure 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 98 5.9 XSplit Broadcaster XSplit Broadcaster is a desktop application designed to make your gameplay broadcasting, live-streaming and recording a lot easier and more fun to do, we are giving away the 3 months premium license which is worth US$24.95 for free! 5.9.1 Live Streaming Your Gameplay Step 1 Go to Start > All Programs > XSplit > XSplit Broadcaster to launch it.
  • Page 99 Step 3 Go to Broadcast > Add Channels…. Step 4 Click Add..Step 5 Select a platform for live streaming. *Before you start streaming, you need to register an account for the streaming service website, such as Twitch.tv, USTREAM, or other livestreaming services.
  • Page 100 Step 6 Fill in your platform's Username and Password. Based on your needs, conigure the Video and Audio Encoding settings. Click OK. Step 7 he channel then appears in your broadcast list. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.
  • Page 101 Step 8 Go to Broadcast and select the platform to enable live streaming. A link to view your live Broadcast has been copied for you automatically. Simply press CTRL-V or right click and choose Paste to paste the link into the browser, and you can see your broadcast.

  • Page 102: Chapter 6 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 6 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 6.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to conigure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right ater you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 103: Navigation Keys

    6.1.2 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 104: Main Screen

    1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. UEFI Guide UEFI Guide is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. You may abort the tutorial by pressing " Esc ".

  • Page 105: Oc Tweaker Screen

    6.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI sotware 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 106: Spread Spectrum

    BCLK/PCIE Frequency he CPU speed is determined by the CPU Ratio multiplied with the BCLK. Increasing the BCLK will increase the internal CPU clock speed but also afect the clock speed of other components. Spread Spectrum Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for passing EMI tests.
  • Page 107 Short Duration Power Limit Conigure 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. Primary Plane Current Limit Conigure the current limit of the CPU under Turbo Mode in ampere.

  • Page 108: Dram Frequency

    DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Performance Mode Choose high performance mode to increase memory performance. Use default settings for better system stability. DRAM Coniguration DRAM Tweaker Fine tune the DRAM settings by leaving marks in checkboxes.
  • Page 109 Row Precharge Time (tRP) he number of clock cycles required between the issuing of the precharge command and opening the next row. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) he number of clock cycles required between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.
  • Page 110 CAS Write Latency (tCWL) Conigure CAS Write Latency. tREFI Conigure refresh cycles at an average periodic interval. tCKE Conigure the period of time the DDR3 initiates a minimum of one refresh command internally once it enters Self-Refresh mode. tRDRD Conigure between module read to read delay. tRDRDDR Conigure between module read to read delay from diferent ranks.
  • Page 111 tWRWRDD Conigure between module write to write delay from diferent DIMMs. tRDWR Conigure between module read to write delay. tRDWRDR Conigure between module read to write delay from diferent ranks. tRDWRDD Conigure between module read to write delay from diferent DIMMs. RTL (CHA) Conigure round trip latency for channel A.
  • Page 112 ODT NOM (CHB) Use this to change ODT (CHB) Auto/Manual settings. he default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for DRAM power saving. MRC Fast Boot Enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faster. DIMM Exit Mode Select Slow Exit to reduce power consumption, or Fast Exit for better performance.
  • Page 113 System Agent Voltage Ofset Conigure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Analog IO Voltage Ofset CPU I/O Analog Voltage. CPU Digital IO Voltage Ofset 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 114: Advanced Screen

    6.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Coniguration, Chipset Coniguration, Storage Coniguration, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, ACPI Coniguration and USB Coniguration. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 115: Cpu Coniguration

    6.4.1 CPU Coniguration 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. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.

  • Page 116: Intel Virtualization Technology

    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 bufer overlow attacks.

  • Page 117: Chipset Coniguration

    6.4.2 Chipset Coniguration 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 118: Onboard Lan

    Render Standby Power down the render unit when the GPU is idle for lower power consumption. 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. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for the onboard digital outputs.

  • Page 119: Storage Coniguration

    6.4.3 Storage Coniguration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. 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.
  • Page 120 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability.
  • Page 121 6.4.4 Intel® Rapid Start Technology ® Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds.
  • Page 122 6.4.5 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 123: Acpi Coniguration

    6.4.6 ACPI Coniguration 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 ater S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system stability.
  • Page 124 RTC Alarm Power On Allow 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. 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 125: Usb Coniguration

    6.4.7 USB Coniguration Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled ater rebooting (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). Set [Auto] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver ater entering the OS (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to use USB devices under Windows®...
  • Page 126 USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. USB mouse or storage) encounter compatibility problems, please enable this option to ix it. Please note that ater enabling this option, it is normal that the system will postpone booting up ater pressing the power button.
  • Page 127 In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device.

  • Page 128: Instant Flash

    Save UEFI iles in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash.

  • Page 129: Internet Setting

    Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI irmware. Dehumidiier Function If Dehumidiier Function is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system ater entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidiier Period Conigure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidiier ater entering S4/S5 state.

  • Page 130: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    6.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen his 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 131 Case Open Feature Enable or disable Case Open Feature to detect whether the chassis cover has been removed.

  • Page 132: Boot Screen

    6.7 Boot Screen his section displays the available devices on your system for you to conigure 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 133: Full Screen Logo

    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 conigure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.
  • Page 134 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. Do not launch? 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 135: Security Screen

    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 136: Exit Screen

    4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save coniguration 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 137 English...
  • Page 138 1 簡介 感謝您購買 M8，本電競準系統經 ASRock 嚴格品管製作，是一套讓人信賴的可 靠產品。本產品採耐用設計所展現的優異效能，完全符合 ASRock 對品質及耐 用度的承諾。 由於硬體規格可能會更新，所以本文件內容如有變更，恕不另行通知。如本文件有 任何修改，可至 ASRock 網站逕行取得更新版本，不另外通知。若您需要與本產品相 關的技術支援，請上我們的網站瞭解有關您使用機型的特定資訊。 ASRock 網站： http://www.asrock.com。 1.1 包裝內容 • M8 準系統內含： M8 機殼 Mini-ITX 主機板 ( 預先安裝 ) 電源供應器單元 ( 預先安裝 ) 系統風扇 ( 預先安裝 ) • AC 電源線...
  • Page 139 • 1 x Intel Gigabit LAN、4 x USB3.0、4 x USB2.0、 • 1 x eSATA2、1 x DP、1 x HDMI • A-Command 萬用 OLED 按鈕 • 頂部：2 x 70mm 風扇，底部：2 x 70mm 風扇 散熱 • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- 電源供應器 450W sku)
  • Page 140 2 產品概述 本章提供 M8 重要元件位置的圖示。 2.1 前視圖 編號 說明 A-Command ( 萬用 OLED 按鈕 ) 光碟機退出按鈕 4 x USB 3.0 連接埠 4 合 1 讀卡機 (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO) 麥克風插孔 耳機插孔...
  • Page 141 2.1.1 A-Command 的功能 A-Command 為多用途控制器旋鈕，用於切換各種不同的功能。 控制 A-Command • 轉動旋鈕，即可切換主要功能或選項。 • 按一下即可確認選擇。 系統開機 按下 A-Command 即可將系統開機。等候作業系統自動載入。 系統關機 OLED 顯示 M8 標誌 / 日期與時間時，按下 A-Command 再選擇「是」關閉系統 電源。 進入 Windows 之前 進入作業系統之前，共有三項主要功能。 • M8 標誌 / 日期與時間： 標誌出現十秒後，畫面即顯示日期與時間。 若讓顯示器閒置 5 分鐘，顯示器將熄滅。 • 燈光：...
  • Page 142 開啟 / 關閉機殼內的燈光，或啟用 Good Night LED ( 晚安 LED) 功能 *。 開：開啟機殼內的燈光 關：關閉機殼內的燈光 全關：關閉機殼內的燈光；啟用 Good Night LED ( 晚安 LED) 功能 *ASRock Good Night LED ( 晚安 LED) 技術會將不必要的 LED 關閉，以 營造更好的睡眠環境。啟用 Good Night LED ( 晚安 LED) 後，電源 /HDD LED 將在系統開啟時關閉。系統進入待命／休眠模式時，Good Night LED ( 晚安 LED) 功能也會自動關閉電源及鍵盤 LED。...
  • Page 143 2.2 後視圖 編號 說明 PCIe 插槽檔板 I/O 面板 AC 輸入電源接頭...
  • Page 144 2.2.1 I/O 面板...
  • Page 145 編號 說明 編號 說明 線路輸入連接埠 ( 淡藍色 ) eSATA2 連接埠 ** 線路輸出連接埠 ( 萊姆色 ) DisplayPort 中央 / 重低音連接埠 ( 橘色 ) HDMI 連接埠 後喇叭輸出連接埠 ( 黑色 ) USB3.0 連接埠 LAN RJ-45 連接埠 * (Intel Gigabit USB3.0 連接埠 LAN) USB2.0 連接埠 USB3.0 連接埠...
  • Page 146 2.3 內視圖 編號 說明 擴充卡固定架 VGA 卡架 硬碟托盤 ( 相容於 4 x 2.5 吋 HDD 或 1 x 3.5 吋 HDD) ODD + 2.5 吋 HDD 托盤 ( 相容於 1 x 吸入式 ODD 與 1 x 2.5 吋 HDD) 電源供應器單元 電源面板排針...
  • Page 147 前置音訊接頭 USB 3.0 排針 輔助風扇接頭 2T2R WiFi 模組 (802.11ac) CPU 插座 DIMM 插座 機殼風扇接頭 ATX 12V 電源接頭 本系統不含硬碟。...
  • Page 148 1 简介 感谢您购买 M8，这是按照 ASRock 一贯严格质量控制标准生产的性能可靠的游 戏准系统。它提供符合 ASRock 质量和耐久性承诺的精良设计和卓越性能。 由于硬件规格可能已更新，因此，本文档的内容可能会随时更改，恕不另行通知。如 果本文档有任何修改，则更新的版本将发布在 ASRock 网站上，我们不会另外进行通 知。如果您需要与此产品相关的技术支持，请访问我们的网站以具体了解所用型号的 信息。 ASRock 网站： http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 包装清单 • M8 准系统包括 : M8 机箱 Mini-ITX 主板（预安装） 电源装置（预安装） 系统风扇（预安装） • 交流电源线 • 六角螺丝刀 • 螺丝刀套件 • 螺丝包 • 机箱锁定键...
  • Page 149 • 1 x eSATA2, 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI • A-Command 多合一 OLED 按钮 • 上部 : 2 x 70mm 风扇，下部 : 2 x 70mm 风扇 散热 • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- 电源 450W sku)
  • Page 150 2 产品概览 本章通过图示介绍 M8 重要组件的位置。 2.1 前视图 编号 说明 A-Command（多合一 OLED 按钮） 光驱弹出按钮 4 x USB 3.0 端口 4 合 1 读卡器 (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO) 麦克风插孔 耳机插孔...
  • Page 151 控制 A-Command • 旋转旋钮可在主要功能或选项之间切换。 • 再按一下确认您的选择。 打开系统电源 按 A-Command 打开系统电源。等到操作系统自动载入。 关闭系统电源 在 OLED 显示 M8 标志 / 日期和时间时，按 A-Command 并选择“是”关闭系 统电源。 进入 Windows 前 进入操作系统前有三个主要功能。 • M8 Logo / Date and Time（M8 标志 / 日期和时间）: 标志显示 10 秒后，屏幕显示日期和时间。 如果闲置 5 分钟，显示屏幕会消失。...
  • Page 152 Windows 下 : 进入操作系统后有六个主要功能。 • M8 Logo / Date and Time（M8 标志 / 日期和时间）: 标志显示 10 秒后，屏幕显示日期和时间。 如果闲置 5 分钟，显示屏幕会消失。 • Volume（音量）: 通过左右转动旋钮增加 / 减小音量。 • Mode（模式）: 在三个电源管理模式 Eco（节能）、Standard（标准）或 Speed（速度）之 间切换。 • Info（信息）: 在不同类型的重要信息之间切换以检查系统的状态。OLED 屏幕显示 CPU 频率、CPU 使用、LAN 使用或 APM* 数据。...
  • Page 153 2.2 后视图 编号 说明 PCIe 槽盖 I/O 面板 交流输入电源接口...
  • Page 154 2.2.1 I/O 面板...
  • Page 155 编号 说明 编号 说明 线路输入端口（淡蓝色） eSATA2 端口 ** 线路输出端口（浅绿色） DisplayPort 中央 / 低音扬声器端口（橙色） HDMI 端口 后面扬声器输出端口（黑色） USB3.0 端口 LAN RJ-45 端口 * (Intel Gigabit USB3.0 端口 LAN) USB2.0 端口 USB3.0 端口 USB2.0 端口 USB3.0 端口 USB2.0 端口 光学 SPDIF 输出端口 USB2.0 端口...
  • Page 156 2.3 内视图 编号 说明 转接卡固定支架 VGA 卡固定器 硬盘托盘（兼容 4 x 2.5" HDD 或 1 x 3.5 HDD） ODD + 2.5" HDD 托盘 （兼容 1 x 吸入式 ODD 和 1 x 2.5" HDD） 电源装置 系统面板接脚 SATA 3.0 接口 USB 2.0 接脚 PCIe 槽...
  • Page 157 USB 3.0 接脚 辅助风扇接口 2T2R WiFi 模块 (802.11ac) CPU 插槽 DIMM 插槽 机箱风扇接口 ATX 12V 电源接口 此系统中未包括硬盘。...
  • Page 158 1 Einleitung Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für das M8 entschieden haben – ein zuverlässiges Gaming- Barebone-System, das konsequent unter der strengen Qualitätskontrolle von ASRock hergestellt wurde. Es liefert ausgezeichnete Leistung mit robustem Design, das ASRocks Streben nach Qualität und Beständigkeit erfüllt.
  • Page 159 • 1 x eSATA 2, 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI • A-Command Alles-in-Einem- OLED-Taste • Oberseite: 2 x 70-mm-Lüter, Unterseite: 2 x 70-mm- Kühlung Lüter • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- Stromver- sorgung 450W sku)
  • Page 160 2 Produktübersicht Dieses Kapitel enthält Abbildungen mit den Positionen wichtiger Komponenten des 2.1 Vorderseite Beschreibung A-Command (Alles-in-Einem-OLED-Taste) Auswurtaste des optischen LaufwerksA-Command 4 x USB 3.0-Ports 4-in-1-Kartenleser (SD 3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO) Mikrofonanschluss Kophöreranschluss...
  • Page 161 Drücken Sie zum Einschalten des Systems A-Command. Warten Sie, bis das Betriebssystem automatisch lädt. System abschalten Wenn das OLED das M8-Logo / Datum und Zeit anzeigt, drücken Sie A-Command und wählen zum Abschalten des Systems „Yes“ (Ja). Vor Aufrufen von Windows Es gibt vor Aufrufen des Betriebssystems drei Hauptfunktionen.
  • Page 162 Tastatur-LEDs automatisch ab, wenn das System außerdem den Bereitschats-/Tiefschlafmodus aufrut. • Zeit: Zeit ein-/ausschalten. Falls diese Option eingeschaltet ist, sind die Bildschirme M8-Logo / Datum und Uhrzeit verfügbar. Falls diese Option ausgeschaltet ist, sind die Bildschirme M8- Logo / Datum und Uhrzeit ausgeblendet.
  • Page 163 2.2 Rückseite Beschreibung PCIe-Steckplatzabdeckungen I/O-Blende Netzeingang...
  • Page 164 2.2.1 I/O-Blende...
  • Page 165 Nr. Beschreibung Beschreibung Line-In-Port (hellblau) eSATA2-Port** Line-Out-Port (grün) DisplayPort Center/Subwoofer-Port (orange) HDMI-Port Rückseitiger Lautsprecherausgang USB 3.0-Port (schwarz) LAN-RJ-45-Port* (Intel-Gigabit-LAN) 14 USB 3.0-Port USB 2.0-Ports USB 3.0-Port USB 2.0-Ports USB 3.0-Port USB 2.0-Ports Optischer SPDIF-Ausgang USB 2.0-Ports Mikrofonanschluss (rosa) * Es gibt zwei LEDs am LAN-Port. Bitte beachten Sie die nachstehende Tabelle zur Identiikation der LAN-Port-LED. Geschwindigkeits-LED Aktivitäts-/Verbindungs-LED LAN-Port...
  • Page 166 2.3 Innenseite Beschreibung Riser-Kartenhalterung VGA-Kartenhalterung Festplatteneinschub (kompatibel mit vier 2,5-Zoll-Festplatten oder 1 x 3,5-Zoll- Festplatte) ODD- + 2,5-Zoll-Festplatteneinschub (kompatibel mit einem optischem Slot-In-Laufwerk und einer 2,5-Zoll-Festplatte) Netzteil Systemblende-Stileiste SATA 3.0-Anschlüsse USB 2.0-Stileisten PCIe-Steckplatz...
  • Page 167 Vorderer Audioanschluss USB 3.0-Stileisten Zusatzlüteranschluss 2T2R-WLAN-Modul (802.11ac) CPU-Sockel DIMM-Steckplätze Gehäuselüteranschluss ATX-12-V-Netzanschluss Festplatten sind nicht im Lieferumfang dieses Systems enthalten.

  • Page 168: Contenu De L'emballage

    En cas de modiications du présent document, la version mise à jour sera disponible sur le site Internet ASRock sans notiication préalable. Si vous avez besoin d’une assistance technique pour ce châssis, veuillez visiter notre site Internet pour plus de détails sur le modèle que vous utilisez.
  • Page 169 • 1 x eSATA2, 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI • A-Command Bouton OLED tout-en-un • Haut : 2 x ventilateur 70mm, Bas : 2 x ventilateur 70mm Refroidisse- ment • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- Bloc d'alimen- tation 450W sku)

  • Page 170: Vue D'ensemble Du Matériel

    2 Vue d'ensemble du matériel Ce chapitre comprend des diagrammes illustrant l'emplacement de composants critiques de votre châssis M8. 2.1 Vue avant Description A-Command (bouton OLED tout-en-un) Bouton d'éjection du lecteur optique 4 x ports USB 3.0 Lecteur de cartes 4 en 1 (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
  • Page 171 Appuyez sur la A-command pour allumer le système. Attendez que le système d'exploitation se charge automatiquement Arrêt du système Lorsque le bouton OLED aiche le logo M8 / date et heure, appuyez sur la A-command et sélectionnez "Yes" (oui) pour éteindre le système. Avant d'accéder à Windows Trois fonctions principales apparaissent avant d'accéder au système d'exploitation.

  • Page 172: Sous Windows

    Veille/hibernation. • Heure : Active/désactive l'aichage de l'heure. Lorsque cette option est activée, le logo M8 et les écrans date et heure sont disponibles. Lorsque cette option est désactivée, le logo M8 et les écrans date et heure sont masqués.

  • Page 173: Vue Arrière

    2.2 Vue arrière Description Caches pour fentes PCIe Panneau E/S Connecteur entrée d’alimentation CA...
  • Page 174 2.2.1 Panneau E/S...
  • Page 175 No. Description No. Description Port entrée ligne (témoin bleu) Port eSATA2** Port sortie ligne (citron vert) DisplayPort Port Centre/Caisson de basse (orange) 12 Port HDMI Port sortie haut-parleur arrière (noir) Port USB3.0 Port LAN RJ-45* (Intel Gigabit LAN) Port USB3.0 Ports USB2.0 Port USB3.0 Ports USB2.0...

  • Page 176: Vue Interne

    2.3 Vue interne Description Support de maintien du rehausseur de carte Porte-carte VGA Plateau pour lecteur de disque dur (compatible avec 4 x HDD 2,5" ou 1 x HDD 3,5) Plateau ODD + HDD 2,5" (compatible avec 1 x ODD slot-in et 1 x HDD 2,5") Bloc d'alimentation Embase du panneau système Connecteurs SATA 3.0...
  • Page 177 Embases USB 3.0 Connecteurs du ventilateur auxiliaire Module WiFi 2T2R (802.11ac) Socket processeur Sockets DIMM Connecteurs du ventilateur du châssis Connecteur d’alimentation ATX 12V Les disques durs ne sont pas livrés avec ce système.

  • Page 178: Contenuto Della Confezione

    1 Introduzione Congratulazioni per l’acquisto di M8, un sistema barebone di gioco aidabile prodotto secondo i severissimi controlli di qualità ASRock. La scheda madre ofre eccellenti prestazioni con un design robusto che si adatta all'impegno di ASRock di ofrire sempre qualità e durata.
  • Page 179 • 1 x eSATA2, 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI • A-Command Tasto OLED All-In-One • Pannello superiore: 2 x ventole 70 mm, Pannello inferiore: Rafredda- 2 x ventole 70 mm mento • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- Alimentazione 450W sku)

  • Page 180: Descrizione Del Prodotto

    2 Descrizione del prodotto Questo capitolo fornisce diagrammi che mostrano la posizione dei componenti chiave di M8. 2.1 Veduta frontale Descrizione A-Command (Tasto OLED All-In-One) Tasto d’ e spulsione unità ottica 4 x porte USB 3.0 Lettore di schede 4 in 1 (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
  • Page 181 Time (Ora): Permette di attivare/disattivare l’ o ra. Se questa opzione è impostata su On (Attiva), il logo M8 / Data e ora sono visibili. Se questa opzione è impostata su Of (Disattiva), il logo M8 / Data e ora sono nascosti.
  • Page 182 Time (Ora): Permette di attivare/disattivare l’ o ra. Se questa opzione è impostata su On (Attiva), il logo M8 / Data e ora sono visibili. Se questa opzione è impostata su Of (Disattiva), il logo M8 / Data e ora sono nascosti.

  • Page 183: Veduta Posteriore

    2.2. Veduta posteriore Descrizione Coperchi alloggi PCIe Panello I/O Connettore ingresso alimentazione AC...
  • Page 184 2.2.1 Panello I/O...
  • Page 185 No. Descrizione No. Descrizione Porta ingresso linea (azzurro) Porta eSATA2* Porta uscita linea (verde lime) DisplayPort Porta difusore centrale/subwoofer Porta HDMI (arancione) Porta uscita difusori posteriori (nero) 13 Porta USB3.0 Porta LAN RJ-45* (LAN Intel Gigabit) 14 Porta USB3.0 Porte USB2.0 Porta USB3.0 Porte USB2.0 Porta USB3.0...
  • Page 186 2.3 Veduta interiore Descrizione Stafa di contenimento della scheda riser Supporto scheda VGA Cassetto unità disco rigido (compatibile con 4 x HDD 2,5" o 1 x HDD 3,5") Cassetto ODD + HDD 2,5" (Compatibile con 1 x ODD slot-in e 1 x HDD 2,5") Alimentatore Header sul pannello del sistema Connettori SATA 3.0...
  • Page 187 Connettore audio frontale Embases USB 3.0 Connettore ventola ausiliaria Modulo WiFi 2T2R (802.11ac) Socket CPU Prese DIMM Connettore ventola telaio Connettore alimentazione ATX 12V I dischi rigidi non sono inclusi con questo sistema.

  • Page 188: Contenido Del Paquete

    1 Introducción Gracias por adquirir su M8, un sistema iable de pequeño formato para juegos fabricado siguiendo el estricto y constante control de calidad de ASRock. Proporciona un rendimiento excelente con un diseño resistente conforme al compromiso de calidad y durabilidad de ASRock.
  • Page 189 • 1 x eSATA2, 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI • A-Command Botón OLED todo en uno • Superior: 2 ventiladores de 70 mm. Inferior: 2 ventiladores Refrigeración de 70 mm • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- Fuente de 450W sku) alimentación...

  • Page 190: Información General Del Producto

    2 Información general del producto En este capítulo se proporcionan diagramas que muestran la ubicación de los componentes importantes de su M8. 2.1 Vista frontal Nº Descripción A-Command (botón OLED todo en uno) Botón de expulsión de la unidad de disco ópticaA-Command (botón OLED todo en uno) 4 puertos USB 3.0...
  • Page 191 Hora: Active y desactive la hora. Si esta opción se activa, las pantallas del logotipo de M8 y de fecha y hora pasarán a estar disponibles. Si esta opción se desactiva, las pantallas del logotipo de M8 y de fecha y hora se ocultarán.
  • Page 192 Hora: Active y desactive la hora. Si esta opción se activa, las pantallas del logotipo de M8 y de fecha y hora pasarán a estar disponibles. Si esta opción se desactiva, las pantallas del logotipo de M8 y de fecha y hora se ocultarán.

  • Page 193: Vista Posterior

    2.2 Vista posterior Nº Descripción Tapas de ranura PCIe Panel de E/S Conector de alimentación de entrada de CA...
  • Page 194 2.2.1 Panel de E/S...
  • Page 195 Nº Descripción Nº Descripción Puerto de entrada de línea (azul claro) 10 Puerto eSATA2** Puerto de salida de línea (verde lima) DisplayPort Puerto central y para ampliicador de Puerto HDMI graves (naranja) Puerto Salida de los altavoces traseros Puerto USB3.0 (negro) Puerto LAN RJ-45* Puerto USB3.0...

  • Page 196: Vista Interna

    2.3 Vista interna Nº Descripción Soporte de retención de la tarjeta vertical (tipo riser) Soporte de la tarjeta VGA Bandeja para unidad de disco duro (compatible con 4 unidades de disco duro de 2,5" o 1 unidad de disco duro de 3,5) Bandeja para unidad de disco óptica + unida de disco duro de 2,5"...
  • Page 197 Ranura PCI Conector de audio frontal Cabezales USB 3.0 Conector para el ventilador auxiliar Módulo WiFi 2T2R (802.11ac) Zócalo para CPU Zócalos DIMM Conector para el ventilador del chasis Conector de alimentación ATX de 12 V Las unidades de disco duro no se incluyen con este sistema.

  • Page 198: Комплект Поставки

    1 Введение Благодарим вас за приобретение надежной игровой базовой системы M8, выпускаемой под постоянным строгим контролем компании ASRock. Система обеспечивает великолепную производительность и характеризуется прочной конструкцией в соответствии с требованиями компании ASRock в отношении качества и долговечности. В случае обновления спецификации на аппаратное обеспечение содержимое настоящей...
  • Page 199 • 1 x eSATA2, 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI • A-Command Универсальная кнопка ОСИД • Сверху: 2 вентилятора 70 мм; Снизу: 2 вентилятора Охлаждение 70 мм • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W Источник (M8-450W sku) питания...

  • Page 200: Обзор Изделия

    2 Обзор изделия В данной главе представлены диаграммы расположения важных компонентов М8. 2.1 Вид спереди № Описание A-Command (Универсальная кнопка ОСИД) Кнопка извлечения оптического диска 4 порта USB 3.0 Устройство чтения карт 4-в-1 (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO) Разъем для подключения микрофона Разъем для подключения наушников...

  • Page 201: Включение Питания Системы

    A-Command и выберите "Да", чтобы отключить питание системы. Перед входом в ОС Windows Перед входом в ОС доступны три основные функции. • Логотип M8 / Дата и время: Через десять секунд после появления логотипа на экране отображается дата и время. При отсутствии активности в течение пяти минут дисплей отключается.
  • Page 202 Выкл.: Выключение подсветки в корпусе Выкл. все: Выключить подсветку в корпусе; активировать функцию Good Night LED *Технология Good Night LED компании ASRock повышает эффективность режима неактивности, отключая ненужные светодиодные индикаторы. Активация технологии Good Night LED позволяет отключить индикаторы питания и жесткого диска при включении питания системы. Функция...

  • Page 203: Вид Сзади

    2.2 Вид сзади № Описание Крышки гнезда PCIe Панель ввода-вывода Разъем подключения к сети переменного тока...
  • Page 204 2.2.1 Панель ввода-вывода...
  • Page 205 № Описание № Описание Порт линейного входа (голубой) Порт eSATA2** Порт линейного выхода (салатовый) 11 DisplayPort Центральный канал/сабвуфер Порт HDMI (оранжевый) Порт выхода тыловых динамиков Порт USB3.0 (черный) Порт LAN RJ-45* (Intel Gigabit LAN) 14 Порт USB3.0 Порты USB2.0 Порт USB3.0 Порты...
  • Page 206 2.3 Вид внутри № Описание Скобка для крепления переходной платы Держатель карты VGA Лоток для жесткого диска (совместимый с 4 жесткими дисками 2,5'' или 1 жестким диском 3,5'') Лоток для оптического диска + жесткого диска 2,5'' (совместимый с 1 разъемом для подключения оптического диска и 1 жестким...
  • Page 207 Гнездо PCIe Аудиоразъем на передней панели Колодки USB 3.0. Разъем дополнительного вентилятора Модуль 2T2R WiFi (802.11ac) Гнездо ЦП Гнезда DIMM Разъем вентилятора корпуса Разъем питания АТХ 12 В Данная система поставляется без жестких дисков.

  • Page 208: Conteúdo Da Embalagem

    Caso ocorram modiicações a esta docu- mentação, a versão actualizada estará disponível no Web site da ASRock sem aviso prévio. Se necessitar de assistência técnica relacionada com este produto, visite o nosso Website para obter informações especíicas acerca do modelo que está...
  • Page 209 • A-Command Botão OLED tudo em um • Superior: 2 x ventoinhas de 70 mm, Inferior: 2 x Arrefecimento ventoinhas de 70 mm • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- Fonte de ali- 450W sku) mentação...

  • Page 210: Descrição Geral Do Produto

    2 Descrição geral do produto Este capítulo apresenta diagramas que mostram a localização dos componentes do sistema M8. 2.1 Vista frontal N.º Descrição A-Command (Botão OLED tudo em um) Botão de ejecção do disco óptico 4 x portas USB 3.0 Leitor de cartões 4-em-1 (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
  • Page 211 Prima o botão A-Command para ligar o sistema. Aguarde que o sistema operativo carregue automaticamente. Desligar o sistema Quando o visor OLED mostrar o logótipo M8 Logo / data e hora, prima o botão A-Command e seleccione "Yes" (Sim) para desligar o sistema. Antes de entrar no Windows Existem três funções principais antes de entrar no SO.
  • Page 212 LEDs de Energia e do Teclado quando o sistema entrar no modo de Suspensão/ Hibernação. • Hora: Activar/desactivar a exibição da hora. Se esta opção estiver activada, o visor apresentará o logótipo M8 / Data e hora. Se esta opção estiver desactivada, o visor não apresentará o logótipo M8 / Data e hora.
  • Page 213 2.2 Vista posterior N.º Descrição Tampas de ranhura PCIe Painel de E/S Conector de alimentação AC...
  • Page 214 2.2.1 Painel de E/S...
  • Page 215 N.º Descrição N.º Descrição Porta entrada de linha (azul claro) Porta eSATA2** Porta de saída de linha (verde claro) DisplayPort Porta de Subwoofer/Centro (laranja) Porta HDMI Porta de saída do altifalante traseiro Porta USB3.0 (preto) Porta LAN RJ-45* (Intel Gigabit LAN) 14 Porta USB3.0 Portas USB 2.0 Porta USB3.0...
  • Page 216 2.3 Vista interna N.º Descrição Suporte de retenção da placa Suporte da placa VGA Compartimento da unidade de disco rígido (compatível com 4 x HDD de 2,5" ou 1 x HDD de 3,5") Compartimento de ODD + HDD de 2,5" HDD (compatível com 1 x ODD de entrada de ranhura e 1 x HDD de 2,5") Fonte de alimentação Terminal do painel de sistema...
  • Page 217 Conector de áudio do painel frontal Terminais USB 3,0 Conector da ventoinha auxiliar Módulo WiFi 2T2R (802.11ac) CPU socket Este sistema não inclui os discos rígidos.
  • Page 218 1 개요 ASRock 의 일관되고 엄격한 품질관리 하에 생산되어 신뢰성이 우수한 게이밍 베어본 시스템 M8 을 구입해 주셔서 감사합니다 . 이 시스템은 품질과 내구성에 대한 ASRock 의 기준에 부합하는 우수한 성능과 견고한 설계를 제공합니다 . 하드웨어을 업데이트할 수도 있기 때문에 , 이 문서의 내용은 예고 없이 변경될 수 있...
  • Page 219 • eSATA2 포트 1 개 , DP 포트 1 개 , HDMI 포트 1 개 • A-Command 올인원 OLED 버튼 • 상부 : 70mm 팬 2 개 , 하부 : 70mm 팬 2 개 냉각 • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- 전원공급장치 450W sku)
  • Page 220 2 제품 개요 이 장에서는 M8 의 중요 구성부품의 위치를 보여주는 다이어그램을 제공합니 다 . 2.1 앞면 번호 설명 A-Command ( 올인원 OLED 버튼 ) 광학 디스크 드라이브 꺼내기 버튼 USB 3.0 포트 4 개 4-in-1 카드 리더 (SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO) 마이크...
  • Page 221 A-Command 를 눌러 시스템 전원을 켭니다 . 운영체제가 자동으로 로드할 때까 지 기다립니다 . 시스템 끄기 OLED 가 M8 로고 / 날짜 및 시간을 표시하면 A-Command 를 눌러 "Yes"( 예 ) 를 선택하여 시스템 전원을 끕니다 . Windows 에 들어가기 전에...
  • Page 222 들어갈 때도 Good Night LED 는 전원 및 키보드 LED 를 자동으로 끕니다 . • 시간 : 시간을 켜고 끕니다 . 이 옵션을 켜짐으로 설정하면 , M8 로고 / 날짜 및 시간 화면을 이용할 수 있 습니다 . 이 옵션을 꺼짐으로 설정하면 , M8 로고 / 날짜 및 시간 화면을 숨 깁니다 .
  • Page 223 2.2 뒷면 번호 설명 PCIe 슬롯 커버 I/O 패널 AC 입력 전원 커넥터...
  • Page 224 2.2.1 I/O 패널...
  • Page 225 번호 설명 번호 설명 라인 입력 포트 ( 담청색 ) eSATA2 포트 ** 라인 출력 포트 ( 라임색 ) DisplayPort 센터 / 서브우퍼 포트 ( 주황색 ) HDMI 포트 후면 스피커 출력 포트 ( 검정 ) USB3.0 포트 LAN RJ-45 포트 * (Intel Gigabit LAN) 14 USB3.0 포트...
  • Page 226 2.3 내부 번호 설명 라이저 카드 고정 브래킷 VGA 카드 홀더 하드 디스크 드라이브 트레이 (2.5" HDD 4 개 또는 3.5" HDD 1 개와 호환 ) ODD + 2.5" HDD 트레이 ( 슬롯 삽입식 ODD 1 개와 2.5" HDD 1 개와 호환 ) 전원공급장치...
  • Page 227 USB 3.0 헤더 보조 팬 커넥터 2T2R WiFi 모듈 (802.11ac) CPU 소켓 DIMM 소켓 섀시 팬 커넥터 ATX 12V 전원 커넥터 하드 드라이브는 별도로 구입하셔야 합니다 .
  • Page 228 ASRock ASRock : http://www.asrock.com 1.1 パッケージの内容 • M8 Mini-ITX • AC • • • • • VGA Support • SATA • • •...
  • Page 229 • 1 x Intel Gigabit LAN 4 x USB3.0 4 x USB2.0 • 1 x eSATA2 1 x DP 1 x HDMI • A-command OLED • : 2 x 70mm : 2 x 70mm • SFX PSU 600W (M8-600W sku) / SFX PSU 450W (M8- 450W sku)
  • Page 230 2.1 前面図 A-Command OLED 4 x USB 3.0 4-in-1 SD3.0/MMC/MS/MS PRO...
  • Page 231 2.1.1 A-command の機能 A-command A-command を制御する • • システムの電源をオンにします。 A-command システムの電源をオフにします。 OLED M8 Logo / Date and Time M8 A-command Windows を開く前に • M8 Logo / Date and Time M8 • Light • Time M8 Logo / Date and Time M8...
  • Page 232 Windows で使用できる機能 : • M8 Logo / Date and Time M8 • Volume • Mode – Eco Standard Speed • Info OLED APM* *APM Actions per minute 1 A-command A-command • Light Good Night LED All o Good Night LED...
  • Page 233 2.2 背面図 PCIe...
  • Page 234 2.2.1 I/O パネル...
  • Page 235 eSATA2 DisplayPort HDMI USB3.0 LAN RJ-45 USB3.0 (Intel Gigabit LAN) USB2.0 USB3.0 USB2.0 USB3.0 USB2.0 SPDIF USB2.0 * LAN 10Mbps 100Mbps 1Gbps ** eSATA SATA3_4...
  • Page 236 2.3 内側の図 4 x 2.5" HDD 1 x 3.5 HDD ODD + 2.5" HDD 1 x 2.5" HDD SATA 3.0 USB 2.0 PCIe...
  • Page 237 USB 3.0 2T2R WiFi (802.11ac) DIMM ATX 12V...

  • Page 238: Contact Information

    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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