ASROCK CoreHT User manual

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CoreHT Server Series
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2011
Copyright©2011ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis-
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Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-
tional use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed
as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual.
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ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for
loss of profits, 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 manual or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this product contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali-
fornia, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Safety instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for infor-
mation technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that
you read the following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate
your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for
ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0oC
and 40oC.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
• When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still
flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the
power outlets before cleaning the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug
the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating
instructions.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system performance changes.
No disassembly
NOTE:
The warranty does not apply to products (including HDD, ODD, memory
and warranty seal) that have been damaged as a result of attempting to
disassemble/reassemble the system or modifying the hardware
configuration.

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Safety cautions and warnings
Optical Drive Safety Information
Optical drives sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view
directly with optical instruments.
WARNING:
Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified
in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not
attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical
drive serviced only by an authorized service provider.
Product disposal notice
IMPORTANT:
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)
CAUTION!
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation Notices
Do not place this
product underneath
heavy loads or in an
unstable position.
Do not expose this
product to high levels
of direct sunlight,
high-humidity or wet
conditions.
Do not use or expose this
product around magnetic
fields as magnetic
interference may affect
the performance of the
product.
Do not block the air
vents to this product or
impede the airflow in any
way.

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Contents
1 Introduction......................................................... 7
1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 7
1.2 Specifications................................................................. 8
1.3 System Motherboard Components................................ 9
1.4 Rear Panel Connections .............................................. 11
1.5 System Chassis ........................................................... 12
1.6 Remote Controller ........................................................ 13
2 System Quick Installation .................................... 14
3 System Components Reinstallation ..................... 18
4 Installing Second HDD......................................... 20
5 Driver Installation................................................. 22
6 UTILITY MEMU........................................................ 23
6.1 Instant Boot.................................................................... 23
6.1.1 Introduction .......................................................... 23
6.1.2 Installation............................................................ 24
6.2 ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility...................................... 27
6.2.1 Introduction .......................................................... 27
6.2.2 Installation............................................................ 27
6.2.3 Function ............................................................... 27
6.3 CyberLink DVD Suite free bundle (Trial version,
including PowerDVD, PowerDirector, etc)..................... 30
6.4 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Software free bundle
(Trial version)................................................................. 32
6.5 THX TruStudio PRO Software free bundle.................... 33
6.6 The bestApple charge companion - ASRock APP
Charger.......................................................................... 34
6.7 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 (Trial version)................ 35
6.8 ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Exclusive
download software forASRock cuntomers.................... 36
6.9 ASRock XFast LAN - Faster Internet Access................. 37
7 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ................................................. 38
7.1 Introduction.................................................................... 38
7.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 38
7.1.2 Navigation Keys................................................... 39
7.2 Main Screen................................................................... 39
7.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 40
7.4 Advanced Screen........................................................... 43
7.4.1 CPU Configuration............................................... 44

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7.4.2 North Bridge Configuration................................... 46
7.4.3 South Bridge Configuration.................................. 47
7.4.4 Storage Configuration.......................................... 49
7.4.5 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 50
7.4.6 ACPI Configuration............................................... 51
7.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 52
7.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 53
7.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 54
7.7 Security Screen ............................................................. 55
7.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 56
8 Software Support................................................. 57
8.1 Install Operating System................................................ 57
8.2 Support CD Information................................................. 57
8.2.1 Running Support CD............................................ 57
8.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 57
8.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 57
8.2.4 Contact Information.............................................. 57

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock CoreHT Server Series, a reliable product
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the hardware and step-by-
step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find
the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this product, please visit our
website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock CoreHT Server Series ASRock Support CD ASRock Quick Start Guide
One AC Power Cord One AC/DC Adapter One HDMI to DVI Adapter
One Anti-Slip Pad Remote Controller 3.5mm Audio Cable

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1.2 Specifications
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may
affect your system 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 Supports DDR3 1600MHz depends on CPU type. (eg. Core i5 series or above CPU.)
*2 For eSATA function, Hot Plug function is supported inAHCI mode only. IDE mode does
not support Hot Plug function.
Processor Intel®Mobile Sandy Bridge Processor
Supports 2nd Generation Intel®Core i7/i5/i3 Dual-Core
Mobile Sandy Bridge Processor Family
Chipset Mobile Intel®HM67 chipset
Memory Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066*1MHz, 2 x SO-DIMM slots,
Max. up to 16GB
VGA Mobile Intel®HD Graphics 3000
HDD 2 x 2.5” SATA HDD (Support RAID 0 / RAID 1)
ODD BD Combo or DVD SuperMulti
Rear I/O 1 x HDMI, 1 x D-Sub, 4 x USB 2.0, 5 Audio Jack with
1 x S/PDIF, 1 x eSATA3.0*2, 2 x USB 3.0
Sound 7.1 Ch HD Audio with THX TruStudio ProTM
LAN Gigabit LAN
Power 90W/19V Adapter
Volume (liters) 2.5L
Remote Support MCE function
Controller
Dimension 195mm(W)x70mm(H)x186m(L)
WiFi 2T2R 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
*For barebone system, it may not contain memory, HDD or ODD.
Front I/O 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x MIC, 1 x Head Phone

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1.3 System Motherboard Components
1. Northbridge heatsink
2. J1 jumper: For second HDD SATA power cable
3. SATA connector: For second HDD SATA data cable
4. Fan connector
5. Memory socket
6. Fan connector
7. Infrared module header
8. CPU socket
9. Mini-PCI Express expansion slot: For WiFi module
10. Clear CMOS jumper
11. SATA connector: For ODD SATA data cable
12. ATX5V output power connector for slim ODD & 2.5” HDD
13. SATA 3.0 connector: For HDD SATA data cable
PCIE1
FSB800
DDR3_A1
DDR3_B1
RoHS
HM67-HT
Design in Taipei
EuP Ready

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NOTE.
1. SATA and Power Connections
2. Fan Connection
SATA & Power Connections
ODD
HDD
Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (12)
Connect to SATAConnector (11)
Connect to HDD
Connect to ODD
Connect to SATAConnector
(
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Fan connector
Rotation
+5V
Ground
item 6
Fan connector
Rotation
+12V
Ground
item 4

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HDMI
S / PDIF
eSATA3
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1.4 Rear Panel Connectinos
SONY
14. DC-In jack
15. Optical S/PDIF Out port
16. Mic In (Pink): Microphone
17. Front L/R Out (Lime): Stereo speakers or headphones
18. eSATA3 connector
19. HDMI connector
20. Display (VGA) port
21. USB2.0 ports: USB devices
22. LAN (RJ-45) port: Local Area Network
23. USB3.0 ports: USB devices
24. Line In (Blue) for 2/4/6 channel; Rear (Blue) for 8 channel
25. Center/LFE (Orange): Center / subwoofer speakers
26. Side port for side speakers

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1.5 System Chassis
27. Optical Disc Drive
28. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator
29. Drive activity indicator
30. Headphone
31. Microphone
32. USB3.0 ports: USB devices

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1.6 Remote Controller
Some remote controller functions listed above are only available with the
relative hardware equipments. If the hardware equipments you adopt are not
compatible with the system, you are not allowed to use these functions. This
product is designed to meet MCE standards.
START OK BACK Information
UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT
GUIDE ZOOM
POWER VOLUME CHANNEL MUTE
UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
RECORD PAUSE STOP
REWIND PLAY FAST SKIP SKIP
BACK FORWARD
The numeric keyboard consists of numbers from 0 through 9
and two other keys: ENTER and CLEAR.
Media Center supports Teletext when it is available. The
colored Fastext buttons on the remote control for Media
Center PC work much like the Teletext buttons on a standard
Teletext-enabled TV.
NAVIGATION BUTTONS
SHORTCUT BUTTONS
AV AND POWER BUTTONS
PLAYBACK BUTTONS
NUMERIC KEYPAD
TELETEXT BUTTONS

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Chapter 2 System Quick Installation
1. Connecting USB Devices (USB2.0 Ports)
2. Connecting VGA Monitor (Display (VGA) Port)
4. Connecting HDMI Device (HDMI Port)
3. Connecting the Network (LAN (RJ-45) Port)

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5. Connecting eSATA Device (eSATA Port)
7. Connecting Stereo Speakers or Headphones (Front L/R Out Port)
6. Connecting External Audio Device
(Line In Port for 2/4/6 Channel; Rear Port for 8 Channel)
8. Connecting Microphone (Mic In Port)

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9. Connecting Center / Subwoofer Speakers (Center/LEF Port)
11. Connecting Optical Device (Optical S/PDIF Out Port)
12. Connecting Power (DC-In Jack Port)
10. Connecting Side Speakers (Side Port for 4/6/8 Channel)

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13. Power on the System (Power Switch)
14. Connecting Headphone / Microphone / USB3.0 Devices

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Chapter 3 System Components
Reinstallation
1. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel.
2. Slide the side cover toward the rear panel and pull the side cover
upwards.
Note: For safety reasons, please ensure that the power cord is
disconnected before opening the case.
3. To change the storage drives, you need to remove SATA and power
cables from ODD / HDD first, and unscrew the screws from both side.
4. Pull ODD / HDD rack backwards and take it out from the bay.

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5. Unscrew the screws from the side of ODD / HDD rack, and change your
required ODD / HDD.
6. Refer to above steps to place the new ODD / HDD to the chassis.
Replace the side cover and fasten the screws.

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Chapter 4 Installing Second HDD
1. To install the second HDD, please follow above step 1 to 4, and remove
the ODD and the first HDD in advance. Then fasten the screws of the
second HDD to the rack.
2. Place the first HDD to the rack and fasten the screws from both side.
3. Place the ODD to the rack and fasten the screws from both side.
Replace the rack to the chassis.