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Chapter 1:  Introduction

Thank  you  for  purchasing ASRock 

C70M1

  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.

In  this  manual,  chapter  1  and  2  contain  introduction  of  the  motherboard  and  step-

by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the coniguration 

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.    

Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS software might be 

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-

tice. In case any modiications of this manual occur, the updated version 
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may ind 

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  motherboard,  please  visit 

our website for speciic information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

 

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 

C70M1

 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)

ASRock 

C70M1

 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 

C70M1

 Support CD 

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

Summary of Contents for C70M1

Page 1: ...1 C70M1 User Manual Version 1 0 Published December 2013 Copyright 2013 ASRock INC All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...es or conditions of merchantability or itness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors oficers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential...

Page 3: ...bit XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions 23 2 9 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions 23 2 9 2 Installing Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit Without RAID Functions...

Page 4: ...8 Exit Screen 45 4 Software Support 46 4 1 Install Operating System 46 4 2 Support CD Information 46 4 2 1 Running Support CD 46 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 46 4 2 3 Utilities Menu 46 4 2 4 Contact Information...

Page 5: ...cations and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without no tice In case any modiications of this manual occur the updated version will be available...

Page 6: ...60Hz Audio 7 1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec LAN PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Realtek RTL8111E Supports Wake On LAN Supports LAN Cable Detection Supports Energy Eficient Ethernet 802...

Page 7: ...taTM 64 bit XP XP 64 bit compliant Certiications 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 WARNING...

Page 8: ...enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS ile to your USB lash drive loppy disk or hard drive then you can update your BIOS only in a fe...

Page 9: ...M 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 failin...

Page 10: ...waiting The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience The light ning boot up speed makes it hard to...

Page 11: ...nnector SATA3_4 White HD_AUDIO1 White 10 SATA3 Connector SATA3_2 White 21 COM Port Header COM1 11 SATA3 Connector SATA3_3 White 22 AMD A50M Chipset 12 SATA3 Connector SATA3_1 White SPEAKER1 1 PANEL 1...

Page 12: ...two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications Activity Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off...

Page 13: ...our computer you will ind 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...

Page 14: ...ns before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component 2 To avoid damaging the motherboard component...

Page 15: ...before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components Step 1 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the b...

Page 16: ...unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation Step 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboa...

Page 17: ...header Please make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly Step3 Install Multi Angle CIR Receiver to the front USB port Step4 Boot up your system Press F2 or Del to ent...

Page 18: ...er port will remain USB function 2 Multi Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only Please do not use the rear USB bracket to connect it on the rear panel Multi Angle CIR Receiver can receive the m...

Page 19: ...ar and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on...

Page 20: ...ble can be connected to the Optional SATA SATAII SATA3 hard disk or the SATAII SATA3 connector on this motherboard USB 2 0 Headers Besides four default USB 2 0 9 pin USB6_7 ports on the I O panel ther...

Page 21: ...pin PANEL1 several system front panel see p 11 No 8 functions Connect the power switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Not...

Page 22: ...pports fan speed control by 3 pin CHA_FAN2 fan power voltage see p 11 No 14 CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan 3 pin CPU_FAN1 cable to the connector and see p 11 No 1 match the black wire t...

Page 23: ...you want to install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit XP XP 64 bit OS on your SATA SATAII SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions please follow below procedures according to the OS you in...

Page 24: ...HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1 Set up UEFI A Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Coniguration B Set the option SATA Mode to AHCI STEP 2 Install Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaT...

Page 25: ...k on Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 3...

Page 26: ...ected items Tab Switch to next function Enter To bring up the selected screen PGUP Go to the previous page PGDN Go to the next page HOME Go to the top of the screen END Go to the bottom of the screen...

Page 27: ...nt system conigura tion in UEFI setup OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via OMG You may schedule the sta...

Page 28: ...rboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Timing Control Power Saving Mode Use this to enable or disable Power Saving Mode The default value...

Page 29: ...se this item to change RAS Cycle Time tRC Auto Manual setting The default is Auto Write Recovery Time tWR Use this item to change Write Recovery Time tWR Auto Manual setting The default is Auto Refres...

Page 30: ...e this to select FCH Voltage The default value is Auto 1 8V Voltage Use this to select 1 8V Voltage The default value is Auto 1V Voltage Use this to select 1V Voltage The default value is Auto User De...

Page 31: ...Just save the new UEFI ile to your USB lash drive loppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar ing an additional loppy diskette or ot...

Page 32: ...age and memory frequency and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies Please set this item to Disable if above issue occurs SVM Mode Use this to enabl...

Page 33: ...rd It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers The default value of this feature is PCI Express Coiguration options PCI and PCI Express Share Memory This allo...

Page 34: ...is allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off is selected the AC power remai...

Page 35: ...ode AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk perfor mance but IDE mode does not have these advantages SATA Aggressive Link PM Capability...

Page 36: ...nable or disable the onboard serial port Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port Coniguration options 3F8h IRQ4 and 3E8h IRQ4 CIR Controller Use this item to e...

Page 37: ...Use this item to enable or disable PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power soft off mode Onboard LAN Power On Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN to turn on the system from the p...

Page 38: ...38 CSM Please disable CSM when you enable Fast Boot option The default value is Enabled...

Page 39: ...efault value is Enabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options Enabled Enables support for legacy USB Auto Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected Disable...

Page 40: ...ting Use this item to set up the internet connection mode Coniguration options DHCP Auto IP and PPPOE UEFI Download Server Use this item to select UEFI irmware download server for Internet Flash Conig...

Page 41: ...he critical voltage CPU Fan Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan speed Coniguration options Full On and Automatic Mode The default is value Full On Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set t...

Page 42: ...boot by using an USB lash drive Ultra Fast There are a few restrictions 1 Only supports Windows 8 UEFI operating system 2 You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup Clear CMOS or run utility in Widows...

Page 43: ...If you enable the option Full Screen Logo but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots please select Enabled Coniguration options Enabled and Disabled The default value is Enabl...

Page 44: ...Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor user password for the system For the user password you may also clear it Secure Boot Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot The default v...

Page 45: ...scard changes and exit setup will pop out Select Yes to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will po...

Page 46: ...r CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu did not appear automatically locate and double click on the ile ASRSETUP EXE from the...

Page 47: ...OST Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility Advanced Storage Coniguration SATA Mode 3 Choose the item UEFI xxx to boot in UEFI Setup Utility Boot Boot Option 1 xxx is the device which contains your Window...

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