ASROCK H81TM-ITX User manual

Version 1.1
Published February 2015
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H81TM-ITX
Motherboard Layout
Intel
H81
PCIE1
MINI_PCIE1
CMOS
Battery
CHA_FAN1
USB4_5
1
SATA_POW1
LVDS1
DDR3_B1
DDR3_A1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
BKT_PWR1
1
PNL_PWR1
1
USB2_3
1
1
HDMI_SPDIF1
1
HD_AUDIO1
AUDIO
CODEC
LAN
SATA_1
CPU_FAN1
32Mb
BIOS
DMIC1
1
CLRCMOS1
1
1
Front
Speaker
Mic In
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
RJ-45
USB 3.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
DC Jack
DVI1
HDMI1
CIR1
1
H81TM-ITX
RoHS
1
HTPC1
BLT_VOL1
1
COM1
1
SPEAKER1
1
1
HD_AUDIO2
LPC1
1
SATA_0
PLED1
1
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USB 3.0
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No. Description
1 Power LED Header (PLED1)
2 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1)
3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
4 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1)
5 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0)
6 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
7 SATA Power Connector (SATA_POW1)
8 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
9 Backlight Power Jumper (BKT_PWR1)
10 Panel Power Jumper (PNL_PWR1)
11 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)
12 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)
13 Backlight Control Header (BLT_VOL1)
14 COM Port Header (COM1)
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3)
16 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
17 Digital MIC Header (DMIC1)
18 SPDIF Out Connector (HDMI_SPDIF1)
19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
20 Analog Surround Audio Header (HD_AUDIO2)
21 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer Header (SPEAKER1)
22 Home eater PC Header (HTPC1)
23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
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I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 DC Jack* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port**
2 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3DVI-I Port (DVI1) 7Microphone (Pink)
4HDMI Port (HDMI1) 8 Front Speaker (Lime)
* Please use a 19V power adapter for the DC jack. is jack accepts dual barrel plugs with an inner diameter of 5.1
mm and an outer diameter of 7.4 mm, where the inner contact is +19 (±10%) VDC and the shell is GND.
DELTA DELTA-ADP-150TB-150W/19V
HP HP-TBC-BA52-150W/19V
FSP FSP-FSP150-ABAN1-150W/19V
** 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 Green 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock H81TM-ITX 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 H81TM-ITX Motherboard (in Mini-ITX Form Factor)
• ASRock H81TM-ITX Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock H81TM-ITX Support CD
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x SATA 1 to 1 Power Cable (Optional)
• 2 x I/O Panel Shields
• 1 x WiFi Module Screw
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 mother-
board, 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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H81TM-ITX
1.2 Specications
Platform • in Mini-ITX Form Factor (Compatible with Mini-ITX)
• Solid Capacitor for CPU power
A-Style • Home Cloud
CPU • Supports 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 / Xeon® /
Pentium® / Celeron® processors with up to 65W TDP in an
LGA1150 package
• Supports Intel®Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Chipset • Intel®H81
Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology
• 2 x DDR3 SO-DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buered
memory
• Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB
(see CAUTION)
• Supports Intel®Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)1.3/1.2
Expansion
Slot
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 Slot
• 1 x mini-PCI Express Slot
Graphics • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can
be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
• Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® Quick
Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full
HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD
Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4600
• Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11.1
• Max. shared memory 1792MB
• ree graphics output options: HDMI, DVI-I and LVDS
• Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 4K ×
2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz
• Supports DVI-I with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
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• Supports LVDS with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDCP function with HDMI
• Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with HDMI
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892
Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Giga PHY Intel® I217V
• Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE
Rear Panel
I/O
• 1 x DC Jack
• 1 x DVI-I Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 2 x USB 3.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot
Plug
Connector • 1 x CIR Header
• 1 x COM Port Header
• 1 x SPDIF Out Connector
• 1 x Backlight Power Jumper
• 1 x Panel Power Jumper
• 1 x Backlight Control Header

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Connector • 1 x Power LED Header
• 1 x LVDS Connector
• 1 x LPC Debug Header
• 1 x Home eater PC Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
• 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x Analog Surround Audio Header
• 1 x Digital MIC Header
• 1 x 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer Header
• 1 x SATA Power Connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS
Feature
• 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
• ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events
• SMBIOS 2.3.1 support
• CPU, DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment
Support
CD
• Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Soware (Trial Version), Google
Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Mesh-
Central, Splashtop Streamer
Hardware
Monitor
• CPU/Chassis temperature sensing
• CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer
• CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by
CPU temperature)
• CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS • Microso® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-
bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE, WHQL
• ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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Due to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for sys-
tem usage under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. Windows® 64-bit operating systems
do not have such limitations. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that
Windows® cannot use.

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H81TM-ITX
1.3 Unique Features
ASRock A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose soware suite with a new interface, more new
features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidier, Good Night
LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is conve-
nient BIOS update tool allows you to update the system BIOS in a few clicks without
preparing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash utility. Just save
the new BIOS le to your USB storage and launch this tool by pressing <F6> or
<F2> during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le
system.
ASRock APP Charger
Simply by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
charge up to 40% faster than before on your computer. ASRock APP Charger allows
you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM
(S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power o (S5).
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which includes the benets
listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can congure your application’s
priority ideally and add new programs to the list. Lower Latency in Game: Aer
setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Trac
Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-
Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize
which data streams you are currently transferring.
ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space
that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM
shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surng faster
than ever. 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.

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ASRock Crashless BIOS
ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If
power loss occurs during the BIOS updating process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will
automatically nish the BIOS update procedure aer regaining power. Please note
that BIOS les need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB 2.0
ports support this feature.
ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access
at specied times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of
internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing
OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI rmware version
from our servers for you without entering Windows®OS. Please setup network
conguration before using Internet Flash.
ASRock UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup
utility if you are having trouble with your PC.
ASRock Dehumidier Function
Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling
“Dehumidier Function”. When enabling Dehumidier Function, the computer
will power on automatically to dehumidify the system aer entering S4/S5 state.
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 automatically.
ASRock Interactive UEFI
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system conguration tools, cool sound eects
and stunning visuals. e unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface
and more amusment.

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ASRock Fast Boot
With ASRock’s exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to
logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! e speedy boot will
completely change your user experience and behavior.
ASRock Restart to UEFI
Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. e 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 aer you restart.
ASRock Good Night LED
ASRock Good Night LED technology oers you a better sleeping environment by
extinguishing the unessential LEDs. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the
Power/HDD LEDs will be switched o when the system is powered on. Good Night
LED will automatically switch o the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system
enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well.
ASRock USB Key
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing
usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those
foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to
windows automatically!
ASRock Home Cloud
is motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you
can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power
your PC on or turn it o, monitor and take control of it remotely with another
smartphone, tablet or computer.
ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning
ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-Tuning. Congure up to ve dierent
fan speeds using the graph. e fans will automatically shi to the next speed level
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is is a in Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the
motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard
components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation

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H81TM-ITX
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. Do not
force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (SO-DIMM)
is motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM
slots.
e SO-DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to
the motherboard and the SO-DIMM if you force the SO-DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.
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.

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