ASROCK QC5000-ITX/WiFi User manual

Version 1.0
Published March 2014
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e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
Motherboard Layout
RoHS
32Mb
BIOS
ATXPWR1
FSB800
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
SATA3 _1
LAN
AUDIO
CODE C
1
CLRCM OS1
PCIE1
1
USB4 _5
1
USB2 _3
HD_AUDIO1
1
CHA_FAN1
SPE AK ER 1
1
HDL ED R ES ET
PLE D PW RB TN
1
PANE L 1
RJ-45 LAN
USB 3.0
T: USB4
B: USB5
SATA3 _2
Front USB 3.0
CPU_FAN1
TPMS1
1
1
COM1
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
PS2
Keyboa rd/
Mouse
USB3 _2_ 3
SATA3 _A0
SATA3 _A1
MPCIE1
DP_1
HDMI
VGA1
DVI1
Top:
CTR BASS
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
Optical
SPDIF
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRON T
Bottom:
MIC IN
WiFi-802.11n
Module
CHA_FAN2
USB 3.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
CMOS
Battery

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No. Description
1 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3)
2 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2)
3 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
7 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A0)
12 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
13 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
14 COM Port Header (COM1)
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3)
17 TPM Header (TPMS1)
18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
* WiFi-802.11n Module and SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cable are for
QC5000-ITX/WiFi only.

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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 9 Microphone (Pink)
2 D-Sub Port 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port
3 DisplayPort 1.2* 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_4_5)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port** 12 HDMI Port*
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 13 DVI-D Port
6 Rear Speaker (Black) 14 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1)
7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
8 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 16 Antenna Port (for QC5000-ITX/
WiFi only)
1 4
1115 910
6
5
8
7
1213
2 3
16 14

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** 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
*** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 8)
Rear Speaker
(No. 6)
Central / Bass
(No. 5)
Line In or
Side Speaker
(No. 7)
2V -- -- --
4V V -- --
6V V V --
8VVVV
To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Aer restarting your computer, you will nd the “Mixer” tool
on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-
streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are
allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use the Rear Speaker, Central/
Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use the front
panel audio.
* HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 cannot output at the same time. You can only choose either one of them. Please refer
to the BIOS setup option “HDMI/DP Switch“ on page 40 of user manual in the support CD.

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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna
(for QC5000-ITX/WiFi only)
WiFi-802.11n Module
WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter to support WiFi function. With WiFi-802.11n module, you can easily create
a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity.
erefore, from anywhere within the signal range, you will be able to play LAN
games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone
calls easily.
WiFi-802.11n module supports Station mode. You can use the wireless function to
connect the access point (AP), or connect with other stations in the wireless range
instead. ere are two choices provided in station mode: Infrastructure mode
and Ad-hoc mode. Please read below introduction for the dierences of these two
modes.
Infrastructure Mode
If you have a present access point (AP) in your wireless network environment for
this station to join, you can set up WiFi-802.11n module in Infrastructure mode.
In this mode, WiFi-802.11n module acts as a wireless adapter. In other words, it is
centered on an AP that provides Internet access and LAN communication for the
wireless stations, such as PC, notebook and other devices.
Ad-hoc Mode
If you don’t have a present access point in your wireless network environment, you
can set up WiFi-802.11n module in Ad-hoc mode. e wireless network brings
together workstations, PC, notebook and other devices for wireless communication.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna
Antenna Port
WiFi-802.11n Module

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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock QC5000-ITX/WiFi / QC5000-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 QC5000-ITX/WiFi / QC5000-ITX Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)
• ASRock QC5000-ITX/WiFi / QC5000-ITX Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock QC5000-ITX/WiFi / QC5000-ITX Support CD
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4GHz Antenna (for QC5000-ITX/WiFi only)
• 1 x WiFi Module Screw (for QC5000-ITX only)
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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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
1.2 Specications
Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor
• All Solid Capacitor design
• High Density Glass Fabric PCB
CPU • AMD FT3 Kabini A4-5000 Quad-Core APU
Memory • 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buered
memory
• Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION1)
Expansion
Slot
• 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1 @ x4 mode)
• 1 x Mini-PCI Express Slot: For WiFi Module
Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM HD 8330 Graphics
• DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.0
• Max. shared memory 2GB
• Four graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and
DisplayPort 1.2 (see CAUTION2)
• Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K × 2K
(4096x2160) @ 24Hz or 4K × 2K (3840x2160) @ 30Hz
• Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz
• Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @
60Hz
• Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K × 2K
(4096x2160) @ 30Hz
• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDCP with DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2
Ports
• Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D,
HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Ports

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Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892
Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray Audio support
• Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)
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
W i r e l e s s
L A N ( f o r
Q C 5 0 0 0 -
I T X / W i F i
only)
WiFi-802.11n Module
• 1T1R 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g /
11Mbps IEEE 802.11b
• Supports Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc
mode)
Rear Panel
I/O
• 1 x Antenna Port (for QC5000-ITX/WiFi only)
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x DVI-D Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full
Spike Protection))
• 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD FT3 Kabini A4-5000 Quad-Core
APU) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protec-
tion))
• 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Etron EJ188H) (Supports ESD Protection
(ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone

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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
Storage • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by AMD FT3 Kabini A4-
5000 Quad-Core APU, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
• 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, sup-
port NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
Connector • 1 x COM Port Header
• 1 x TPM Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (3-pin)
• 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD
Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 1 x USB 3.0 Header by Etron EJ188H (Supports 2 USB
3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection))
BIOS
Feature
• 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
• Supports “Plug and Play”
• ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events
• SMBIOS 2.3.1 support
• DRAM Voltage multi-adjustment
Support
CD
• Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Soware (Trial Version), Google
Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial)
Hardware
Monitor
• CPU/Chassis temperature sensing
• CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer
• CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan
• CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control
• Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS • Microso® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-
bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit / XP 32-bit / XP 64-bit
* USB 3.0 is not supported by Windows® XP
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE, WHQL
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjust-
ing 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.
1. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB
for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP. For Windows® 64-
bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM
to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.
2. HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 cannot output at the same time. You can only choose
either one of them. Please refer to the BIOS setup option “HDMI/DP Switch“ on
page 40 of user manual in the support CD.

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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-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 and a whole lot more.
ASRock Instant Boot
ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a
much more ecient way to save energy, time, money, and improves system running
speed for your system. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which normally
enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to shorten boot
up time. By calling S3 and S4 at specic timing during the shutdown and startup
process, Instant Boot allows you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds.
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 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.

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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.
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 personal computer. Users may try to
choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in
detail, and then attach an optional picture or log le for our technical support team.
ASRock On/O Play Technology
ASRock On/O Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience
from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to your
PC, even when the PC is turned o (or in ACPI S5 mode)! is motherboard also
provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that ensures users the most convenient
computing environment.

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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
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.
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 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 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
when the assigned temperature is met.

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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/LAN LEDs will be switched o when the system is powered on. Good Night
LED will automatically switch o the Power and LAN LEDs when the system enters
into Standby/Hibernation mode as well.

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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
is is a 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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2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots.
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.
It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; other-
wise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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QC5000-ITX/WiFi
QC5000-ITX
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2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
ere are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
MPCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for WiFi module.
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 installation.