ASRock H87 PERFORMANCE Motherboard Instruction Manual

1. Introduktion

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your ASRock H87 PERFORMANCE motherboard. This motherboard supports 4th Generation Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Xeon / Pentium / Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package. It features ASRock DuraCap, Digi Power, and an 8 Power Phase Design for stable performance.

Nøglefunktioner omfatter:

• Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1600 memory.
• Equipped with 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, supporting AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX.
• Multiple video output options: DVI-D, D-Sub, HDMI.
• Intel Gigabit LAN for reliable network connectivity.
• 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec), supporting DTS Connect.
• 6 x SATA3 ports, 6 x USB 3.0 ports, and 8 x USB 2.0 ports (including 1 Fatal1ty Mouse Port).
• Advanced A-Style features: Home Cloud, HDMI-In, Purity Sound, Gaming Armor (CPU Power - Hi-Density Power Connector, VGA Card - 15µ Gold Finger, Internet - Intel LAN, Audio - Purity Sound).

2. Opsætning og installation

Før installationen påbegyndes, skal du sørge for, at dit system er slukket og frakoblet strømkilden. Hold bundkortet i kanterne for at undgå statisk elektricitet.

2.1 Installation af CPU'en

1. Find LGA1150 CPU-sokkelen på bundkortet.
2. Åbn håndtaget til CPU-soklen, og fjern beskyttelseshætten.
3. Juster omhyggeligt CPU'en med soklen, og sørg for, at den gyldne trekant på CPU'en matcher trekanten på soklen.
4. Placer forsigtigt CPU'en i soklen uden at tvinge den.
5. Luk håndtaget til CPU-soklen for at fastgøre CPU'en.

2.2 Installation af hukommelse (RAM)

1. Identify the DDR3 DIMM slots.
2. Åbn klipsene i begge ender af DIMM-stikket.
3. Juster hukommelsesmodulet med stikket, og sørg for, at hakket på modulet passer til nøglen i stikket.
4. Tryk godt ned i begge ender af hukommelsesmodulet, indtil klipsene klikker på plads.

2.3 Connecting Peripherals to the I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel provides various ports for connecting external devices. Refer to the image below for port identification.

Billede 1: Rear I/O Panel of the ASRock H87 PERFORMANCE Motherboard. From left to right, it features: two USB 2.0 ports and a PS/2 port; a D-Sub (VGA) port and a DVI-D port; two more USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI-In port; two USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI port; an Intel Gigabit LAN port and two more USB 3.0 ports; and finally, the audio jacks (line-in, line-out, microphone, rear, center/subwoofer) and an optical S/PDIF out port.

• PS/2 port: For connecting a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
• USB 2.0-porte: Til tilslutning af USB 2.0-enheder.
• D-Sub (VGA) port: For connecting a VGA monitor.
• DVI-D-port: For connecting a DVI-D monitor.
• HDMI-In Port: For connecting an external device's HDMI output to display on your system.
• HDMI-port: For connecting an HDMI monitor.
• USB 3.0-porte: For connecting USB 3.0 devices, offering faster data transfer speeds.
• Intel Gigabit LAN Port: For connecting to a network via an Ethernet cable.
• Lydstik: Til tilslutning af højttalere, hovedtelefoner og mikrofoner.
• Optical S/PDIF Out Port: Til digital lydudgang.

3. Betjeningsvejledning

3.1 Første opstart og BIOS/UEFI-opsætning

Upon the first power-on, the system will enter the BIOS/UEFI setup utility. You can access this utility by pressing the Del or F2 key during startup. Here you can configure system settings, boot order, and monitor hardware status.

• Boot-rækkefølge: Set the primary boot device (e.g., SSD/HDD, USB drive, optical drive).
• Systemoplysninger: View CPU, memory, and BIOS version details.
• Overclocking (OC): Adjust CPU and memory frequencies for enhanced performance (use with caution).
• Ventilatorkontrol: Utilize FAN-Tastic Tuning for optimized cooling and noise levels.

3.2 Driverinstallation

After installing your operating system, install the necessary drivers for the motherboard components. These drivers are typically provided on a support CD/DVD or can be downloaded from the ASRock website. The Easy Driver Installer utility can assist with this process.

• Installer chipset-drivere.
• Install Audio Drivers (Realtek ALC1150).
• Install LAN Drivers (Intel Gigabit LAN).
• Install USB 3.0 Drivers.
• Install VGA Drivers (if using integrated graphics).

4. Vedligeholdelse

4.1 BIOS/UEFI-opdateringer

Tjek ASRock regelmæssigt website for BIOS/UEFI updates. Updates can improve system stability, compatibility, and performance. Follow the instructions provided by ASRock carefully when performing a BIOS update to avoid system damage.

4.2 Rengøring

To ensure optimal performance and longevity, regularly clean your computer's interior.

• Power off and unplug the system before cleaning.
• Brug trykluft til at fjerne støv fra ventilatorer, køleplader og bundkortkomponenter.
• Undgå at bruge flydende rengøringsmidler direkte på komponenterne.

5. Fejlfinding

Hvis du støder på problemer, kan du se følgende almindelige fejlfindingstrin:

• Ingen strøm: Ensure all power cables (24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU) are securely connected to the motherboard and power supply. Check the power supply switch.
• Ingen visning: Verify that the monitor cable is correctly connected to the graphics output (either integrated or discrete graphics card). Try reseating the graphics card and memory modules.
• Systemustabilitet/nedbrud: Check memory modules for proper installation. Ensure CPU cooler is correctly seated. Update BIOS/UEFI and drivers.
• Komponent ikke fundet: Ensure all components (storage drives, expansion cards) are properly seated and connected. Check BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure they are enabled.
• Lydproblemer: Verify audio drivers are installed. Check speaker/headphone connections to the correct audio jacks.

6. Specifikationer

7. Garanti og support

The ASRock H87 PERFORMANCE motherboard comes with a 1-Year Warranty. For technical support, driver downloads, and further information, please visit the official ASRock website or the ASRock Store on Amazon: ASRock-butik.