ASROCK H370M-HDV/M.2 User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 5
1.4 I/O Panel 7
1.5 Block Diagram 8
Chapter 2 Installation 9
2.1 Installing the CPU 10
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 15
2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 16
2.6 Installing the Motherboard 17
2.7 Installing SATA Drives 18
2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 20
2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 22
2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 23
2.11 Power On 24
2.12 Jumpers Setup 25
2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26
2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 32

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H370M-HDV/M.2
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock H370M-HDV/M.2 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock H370M-HDV/M.2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock H370M-HDV/M.2 User Manual
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications 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 motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s
website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor
• Solid Capacitor design
CPU • Supports 9th & 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1151)
• Supports CPU up to 95W
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Chipset • Intel® H370
Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
• 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR4 2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buered
memory
• Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x16 mode*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Chipset:
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1)
Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
• 1 x HDMI 1.4, supports HDCP 2.2, 4K Ultra HD (UHD)
playback and max. resolution up to 4K 30Hz
• 1 x DVI-D, supports HDCP 2.2 and max. resolution up to
Full HD (1920x1200) 60Hz
• 1 x D-Sub, supports max. resolution up to Full HD
(1920x1200) 60Hz
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Realtek 8111H

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H370M-HDV/M.2
USB • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front)
• 6 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 2 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel
I/O
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x DVI-D Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage Chipset:
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*
• 1 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)**
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
* CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
** CHA_FAN1/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
** CHA_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in
use.

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BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
OS • Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using
third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or
even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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H370M-HDV/M.2
1.3 Motherboard Layout

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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_3_4)
7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) (Upper)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Lower)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) (Upper)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) (Lower)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
13 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)
14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
15 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
16 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

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H370M-HDV/M.2
1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_34)
2 D-Sub Port 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_12)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 HDMI Port
4 Line In (Light Blue)** 10 DVI-D Port
5 Front Speaker (Lime)** 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
6 Microphone (Pink)**
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
11 7 69
10
1 2 3 5
8
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