ASROCK J3355M User manual

Version 1.0
Published August 2016
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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may cause undesired operation.
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J3455M
J3355M
Motherboard Layout
PCIE1
ATXPWR1
AUDIO
CODEC
5
CPU_FAN1
COM1
1
RoHS
1
HD_AUDIO1
2
6
8
BIOS
ROM
Front USB 3.0
LAN
CLRMOS1
1
USB3_2_3
19
1
USB_2_3
1
USB_4_5
15
9
13
RJ-45 LAN
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
PS2
Keyboard
PS2
Mouse
CMOS
Battery
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
USB6
SPK_CI1
1
HDMI1
VGA1
DVI1
USB 3.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
34
16 14
DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
1
BIOS_PH
1
1
LPT1
COM2
1
17
PCIE3
PCIE2
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
7
10
11
12
SATA3_1
SATA3_2
1
TPMS1
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No. Description
1 BIOS_PH Connector
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)
5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3)
9 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)
10 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
12 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5)
13 USB 2.0 Header (USB6)
14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3)
15 Print Port Header (LPT1)
16 COM Port Header (COM1)
17 COM Port Header (COM2)
18 TPM Header (TPMS1)
19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

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J3455M
J3355M
I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 PS/2 Mouse Port 7 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 8 HDMI Port
3 Line In (Light Blue)** 9 DVI-D Port
4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 10 D-Sub Port
5 Microphone (Pink)** 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port
6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 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
1 2 4
567891011
3

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**To congure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-
channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Please set Speaker Conguration to “7.1 Speaker”in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
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
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock J3455M/J3355M 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 J3455M/J3355M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock J3455M/J3355M Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock J3455M/J3355M Support CD
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield

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J3455M
J3355M
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock J3455M/J3355M 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 J3455M/J3355M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock J3455M/J3355M Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock J3455M/J3355M Support CD
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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 • Intel® Quad-Core Processor J3455 (up to 2.3 GHz)
(for J3455M)
• Intel® Dual-Core Processor J3355 (up to 2.5 GHz)
(for J3355M)
Memory • Dual Channel DDR3/DDR3L Memory Technology
• 2 x DDR3/DDR3L DIMM Slots
* 2GB DRAM is not supported.
• Supports DDR3/DDR3L 1866/1600/1333 non-ECC, un-
buered memory
• Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB
* Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) is not supported
Expansion
Slot
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x1 mode)
• 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots
Graphics • Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 500: 12 EUs inside (Up to
750MHz) (for J3455M)
• Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 500: 12 EUs inside (Up to
700MHz) (for J3355M)
• DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0
• ree graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
• Supports Triple Monitor
• Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(3840x2160) @ 30Hz or 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
• Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
• Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @
60Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate
Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is
required)
• Supports HW Accelerated Decoders: H.264 @ level 5.2,
HEVC (H.265) 10b @ MP level 5.1 (GPU accelerated), JPEG,
VP8, VP9
• Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports
• Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D
and HDMI Ports

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J3455M
J3355M
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec)
* To congure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD
front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio
feature through the audio driver.
• Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)
• ELNA Audio Caps
LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Realtek RTL8111E
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection)
• Supports LAN Cable Detection
• Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE
Rear Panel
I/O
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x DVI-D Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 2 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
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
Hot Plug
Connector • 1 x Print Port Header
• 2 x COM Port Headers
• 1 x TPM Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (3-pin)
• 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin)
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

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• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x BIOS_PH Connector
• 3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 5 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD
Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 1 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD
Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
• Supports Plug and Play
• ACPI 5.0 compliant wake up events
• Supports jumperfree
• SMBIOS 2.7 support
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® 10 64-bit
* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's
website for details: http://www.asrock.com
• Linux: Ubuntu 16.10 / Fedora 25
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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J3455M
J3355M
is is a Micro ATX 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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2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand,
speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory
module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise,
this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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J3355M
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2.2 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)
ere are three PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
PCIe slot:
PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards.
Warning:
To ensure better graphics compability, the BIOS is set to "boot from Onboard VGA"
as default even the user install a VGA card on PCIe slot.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched
o 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 installa-
tion.

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J3455M
J3355M
2.3 Jumpers Setup
e 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”. e illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”
when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRMOS1)
(see p.1, No. 3)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short pin2 and pin3 on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it
down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed.
Clear CMOS
Default
If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option “Clear
Status” to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors
System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.1, No. 10)
Connect the power
switch, reset switch and
system status indicator on
the chassis to this header
according to the pin
assignments below. Note
the positive and negative
pins before connecting
the cables.
Chassis Intrusion and
Speaker Header
(7-pin SPK_CI1)
(see p.1, No. 9)
Please connect the
chassis intrusion and the
chassis speaker to this
header.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to
turn o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart
the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when
the system is operating. e LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state.
e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when
the hard drive is reading or writing data.
e front panel design may dier by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of
power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When
connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assign-
ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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.
GND
RESET#
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
GND
HDLED-
HDLED+
1
GND
1
+5V
DUMMY
SIGNAL
GND
DUMMY
SPEAKER
DUMMY

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J3455M
J3355M
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA3_1:
see p.1, No. 6)
(SATA3_2:
see p.1, No. 7)
ese two SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
USB 2.0 Headers
(4-pin USB6)
(see p.1, No. 13)
(9-pin USB_2_3)
(see p.1, No. 14)
(9-pin USB_4_5)
(see p.1, No. 12)
Besides two USB 2.0 ports
on the I/O panel, there
are three headers on this
motherboard.
USB 3.0 Header
(19-pin USB3_2_3)
(see p.1, No. 8)
Besides two USB 3.0 ports
on the I/O panel, there
is one header on this
motherboard. is USB
3.0 header can support
two ports.
Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.1, No. 19)
is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.
1
ID
IntA_P_D +
IntA_P_D -
GN D
IntA_P_SSTX+
IntA_P_SSTX-
GN D
IntA_P_SSRX +
Vbu s
IntA_P_D +
IntA_P_D -
GN D
IntA_P_SSTX+
IntA_P_SSTX-
GN D
IntA_P_SSRX +
IntA_P_SSRX -
Vbu s
I
ntA_P_SSRX -
DUMMY
GND
GND
P+
P-
USB_PWR
P+
P-
USB_PWR
1
J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
SATA3_1SATA3_2
1
USB_PWR
P- P+ GND

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Chassis Fan Connector
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)
(see p.1, No. 11)
Please connect fan cable
to the fan connector and
match the black wire to
the ground pin.
CPU Fan Connector
(3-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.1, No. 2)
Please connect the CPU
fan cable to the connector
and match the black wire
to the ground pin.
ATX Power Connector
(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.1, No. 5)
is motherboard pro-
vides a 24-pin ATX power
connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin
13.
Serial Port Header
(9-pin COM1)
(see p.1, No. 16)
(9-pin COM2)
(see p.1, No. 17)
ese two COM headers
support serial port
modules.
1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must
support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and
chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by
the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to con-
nect them for the AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel
and adjust “Recording Volume”.
12
1
24
13
GND
FAN_VOLTAG
E
CHA_FAN_SPEED
GND
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
CCTS#1
RRTS#1
DDSR#1
DDTR#1
RRXD1
GND
TTXD1
DDCD#1
1
RRI#1

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J3355M
TPM Header
(17-pin TPMS1)
(see p.1, No. 18)
is connector supports Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) system,
which can securely store keys,
digital certicates, passwords,
and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security,
protects digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
Print Port Header
(25-pin LPT1)
(see p.1, No. 15)
is is an interface for print
port cable that allows
convenient connection of printer
devices.
BIOS_PH Connector
(9-pin BIOS_PH)
(see p.1, No. 1)
is header is for writing the
BIOS into ash ROM when the
BIOS ROM corrupts and the
system cannot boot up.
*is header is for factory
engineering purpose.
1
AFD#
ERROR#
PINIT#
GND
SLIN#
STB#
SPD0
SPD1
SPD3
SPD2
SPD4
SPD5
SPD6
SPD7
ACK#
BUSY
PE
SLCT
1
GN D
SMB_DATA_MAIN
LAD2
LAD1
GN D
S_PWRDWN #
SERIRQ #
GND
P CIC L K
PCIRST #
LAD3
+3 V
LAD0
+3VS B
GN D
FRAM E
SMB_CLK_MAIN
SPI_CLK
SPI Power (1.8V)
SPI_DQ3
SPI_DQ1
SPI_CS#
SPI_DQ2
1
GND
SPI_DQ0

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Deutsch
1 Einleitung
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für das J3455M/J3355M von ASRock entschieden haben –
ein zuverlässiges Motherboard, 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.
1.1 Lieferumfang
• ASRock J3455M/J3355M-Motherboard (Micro ATX-Formfaktor)
• ASRock J3455M/J3355M-Schnellinstallationsanleitung
• ASRock J3455M/J3355M-Support-CD
• 2 x Serial-ATA- (SATA) Datenkabel (optional)
• 1 x E/A-Blendenabschirmung
Da die technischen Daten des Motherboards sowie die BIOS-Soware aktualisiert werden
können, kann der Inhalt dieser Dokumentation ohne Ankündigung geändert werden.
Falls diese Dokumentation irgendwelchen Änderungen unterliegt, wird die aktualisierte
Version ohne weitere Hinweise auf der ASRock-Webseite zur Verfügung gestellt. Sollten
Sie technische Hilfe in Bezug auf dieses Motherboard benötigen, erhalten Sie auf unserer
Webseite spezischen Informationen über das von Ihnen verwendete Modell. Auch nden
Sie eine aktuelle Liste unterstützter VGA-Karten und Prozessoren auf der ASRock-
Webseite: ASRock-Webseite http://www.asrock.com.