ASRock b85m-itx: Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation

Tools

Various tools and utilities.

XFast RAM

Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a

hidden partition, then assign which les should be stored in the RAM drive.

Fast Boot

Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode

is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are

using an external graphics card.

OMG

Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users.

Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet.

Good Night LED

Switch o the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is on, and automatically

switch o the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/

Hibernation mode.

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FAN-Tastic 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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Dehumidier

Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and

congure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the

dehumidifying process.

HDMI-IN

Connect two dierent devices to one monitor and toggle between the primary and

secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time. Please set a hotkey

for switching between the two devices.

OC Tweaker

Congurations for overclocking the system.

System Info

View information about the system.

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Tech Service

Contact Tech Service.

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3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep

sleep, saving time and power consumption. Feel secure to know that your system

will resume to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while

the PC is in sleep mode.

3.3.1 System Requirements

• Conrm whether your motherboard supports this feature.

• Operating system: Microso Windows 8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition)

• Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE

mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7

to crash while booting. If your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the

instructions below.

ere are certain risks. Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss.

1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into the word

box then click OK.

2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\

msahci in Windows Registry Editor. Double click on the value Start and

change the value from 3 into 0. Click on OK.

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3. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer.

4. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced > Storage Conguration and

change SATA Mode to AHCI. Press F10 to save changes and exit.

5. Enter Windows 8/7. Windows will discover the new device and install AHCI

drivers automatically.

3.3.2 Setup Guide

Conguring Rapid Start

Step 1

Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.

Step 2

If you have more than one hard drives in your system, you must select one, then

choose the Partition Size desired for your hidden partition and click on Create. e

system will automatically create a hidden partition according to your settings. If

there are SSD’s installed into your system, it is recommended to create the partition

on the SSD.

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Step 3

When prompted to restart aer the setup, click Yes to reboot.

Step 4

Double-click the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon in the Windows

system tray.

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Step 5

Make sure Rapid Start is on. Drag the slider to congure the time. For example, if

the timer value is set to ten minutes, the system will enable Rapid Start mode aer

entering sleep state for ten minutes. If the timer is set to 0 minutes, Windows will

immediately enable Rapid Start mode as it enters sleep state.

Using Rapid Start

1. You may shut down the computer without terminating the applications or les

you are executing currently. Click on Windows Start > the arrow next to Shut

down, and click on Sleep.

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2. Windows system will enter sleep state.

3. According to your settings in Rapid Start Technology Manager, the system

will automatically wake up and enable Rapid Start mode aer entering sleep

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state for a period of time. e power of the computer in Rapid Start mode can

be cut o, it will not cause data loss of the programs or les you were executing

before entering sleep state.

4. When you wish to continue to use the computer just hit the power button, the

system will rapidly return to Windows, the programs and les which you were

using before entering sleep state will be accessible immediately.

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3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer

from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It

saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date.

3.4.1 System Requirements

• Conrm whether your motherboard supports this feature.

• Operating system: Microso Windows 8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition)

• Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE

mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7

to crash while booting. If your system is not in AHCI mode, please follow the

instructions below.

ere are certain risks. Please backup any important data before operating to avoid loss.

1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into the word

box then click OK.

2. Enter into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\

msahci in Windows Registry Editor. Double click on the value Start and

change the value from 3 into 0. Click on OK.

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3.4.2 Setup Guide

Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility

Step 1

Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following

path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.

Step 2

Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows

Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.

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