ASROCK H97M-ITX/ac User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 6
1.4 I/O Panel 8
1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 10
Chapter 2 Installation 15
2.1 Installing the CPU 16
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 20
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22
2.5 Jumpers Setup 23
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 28
3.1 Installing Drivers 28
3.2 A-Tuning 29
3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 35
3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 40
3.5 ASRock APP Shop 44
3.5.1 UI Overview 44
3.5.2 Apps 45
3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers 48

ASROCK H97M-ITX/ac Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
USB 2.0 connectors	1
Number of SATA III connectors	5
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	-
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Headphone outputs	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
LAN controller	Atheros AR8171
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Certification	FCC, CE, WHQL, ErP/EuP ready
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	Intel® H97
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	mini ITX
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	1792 MB
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	1.1
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Width	- mm