ASRock AB350M-HDV Motherboard User Manual

1. Introducció

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your ASRock AB350M-HDV MicroATX Motherboard. The ASRock AB350M-HDV is designed to support AMD Socket AM4 A-Series APUs (Bristol Ridge) and Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge), featuring a Digi Power design and 7 Power Phase design for stable performance. It supports DDR4 memory and offers various connectivity options including SATA3, USB 3.0, and an Ultra M.2 slot.

2. Producte acabatview

The ASRock AB350M-HDV motherboard is a MicroATX form factor board, ideal for compact PC builds. It features essential components for a modern computing system.

Figura 2.1: Angle view of the ASRock AB350M-HDV Motherboard, showcasing its compact MicroATX design and various components.

Característiques principals:

• Supports AMD Socket AM4 A-Series APUs (Bristol Ridge) and Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge).
• DDR4 memory support up to 3200+ (OC) for Ryzen CPUs and 2400 for A-series APUs.
• 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot for expansion cards.
• 4 SATA3 ports and 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3) slot for storage.
• 6 USB 3.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear) and 2 USB 2.0 ports for peripheral connectivity.
• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet for network connectivity.
• Video outputs: VGA, DVI, HDMI.

Figura 2.2: De dalt a baix view of the ASRock AB350M-HDV Motherboard, highlighting the CPU socket, RAM slots, M.2 slot, and PCIe slots.

3. Configuració i instal·lació

Follow these steps carefully to install your ASRock AB350M-HDV motherboard and its components.

3.1 Instal·lació de la CPU

1. Localitza el sòcol de la CPU AM4 a la placa base.
2. Aixequeu la palanca de càrrega que hi ha al costat de l'endoll.
3. Alineeu la marca triangular de la CPU amb la marca corresponent del sòcol. Col·loqueu amb cura la CPU al sòcol sense forçar-la.
4. Baixeu la palanca de càrrega per fixar la CPU al seu lloc.
5. Instal·leu el refrigerador de CPU segons les instruccions del fabricant.

3.2 RAM (Memory) Installation

1. Locate the DDR4 DIMM slots. This motherboard has 4 slots.
2. Obriu els clips dels dos extrems de la ranura DIMM.
3. Alineeu l'osca del mòdul RAM amb la clau de la ranura DIMM.
4. Insert the RAM module firmly into the slot until the clips snap into place. Ensure both clips are closed.

3.3 Storage Device Installation (SATA & M.2)

Unitats SATA:

1. Connect one end of a SATA data cable to a SATA3 port on the motherboard.
2. Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to your hard drive or SSD.
3. Connecteu un cable d'alimentació SATA des de la font d'alimentació (PSU) al dispositiu d'emmagatzematge.

SSD M.2:

1. Locate the Ultra M.2 slot on the motherboard.
2. Remove the M.2 screw and standoff from the slot.
3. Inseriu l'SSD M.2 a la ranura amb un angle de 30 graus.
4. Push the M.2 SSD down and secure it with the screw and standoff.

3.4 Connexions d'alimentació

1. Connect the 24-pin ATX power connector from your PSU to the 24-pin power socket on the motherboard.
2. Connect the 8-pin (or 4-pin) ATX 12V power connector from your PSU to the corresponding socket near the CPU.

3.5 Connexions del panell frontal

Connect the cables from your PC case (Power Button, Reset Button, HDD LED, Power LED, USB, Audio) to the corresponding headers on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard layout diagram in your physical manual for exact header locations.

3.6 Instal·lació de la targeta gràfica

1. Localitzeu la ranura PCIe 3.0 x16.
2. Traieu la coberta de la ranura d'expansió corresponent de la carcassa del vostre PC.
3. Align the graphics card with the PCIe slot and press it down firmly until it clicks into place.
4. Fixeu la targeta gràfica a la carcassa amb un cargol.
5. Connect any required PCIe power cables from your PSU to the graphics card.

4. Instruccions de funcionament

4.1 Primer arrencada i configuració de la BIOS/UEFI

1. Després de muntar tots els components, connecteu el monitor, el teclat i el ratolí.
2. Enceneu el vostre sistema.
3. Durant l'inici, premeu repetidament la tecla DEL or F2 clau per entrar a la utilitat de configuració de la BIOS/UEFI.
4. In the BIOS, you can configure boot order, system time, and other advanced settings. Save changes and exit to boot into your operating system installation media.

4.2 Instal·lació del controlador

After installing your operating system, install the necessary drivers for the motherboard components. These typically include chipset drivers, audio drivers, LAN drivers, and any specific utility drivers. Drivers can be found on the ASRock official weblloc web per al model específic de la placa base.

Figure 4.1: Rear I/O panel of the ASRock AB350M-HDV Motherboard, showing USB ports, video outputs (VGA, DVI, HDMI), LAN port, and audio jacks.

5. Manteniment

Un manteniment adequat garanteix la longevitat i el rendiment òptim de la placa base.

5.1 Neteja

• Netegeu regularment la pols de la placa base i els components amb aire comprimit.
• Assegureu-vos que el sistema estigui apagat i desendollat ​​abans de netejar-lo.
• Eviteu utilitzar netejadors líquids directament sobre els components.

5.2 Actualitzacions de la BIOS/UEFI

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

6. Solució De Problemes

Aquesta secció ofereix solucions a problemes comuns que podeu trobar.

6.1 Sense alimentació / Sense POST (autoprova d'engegada)

• Comproveu les connexions d'alimentació: Ensure the 24-pin and 8-pin (or 4-pin) CPU power connectors are securely seated.
• Verifica la font d'alimentació: Test your power supply unit (PSU) to ensure it is functional and providing adequate power.
• Reinstal·lar components: Remove and re-install the CPU, RAM, and graphics card to ensure they are properly seated.
• Esborra CMOS: Refer to your physical manual for instructions on how to clear the CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) settings, which can resolve boot issues.

6.2 Sense sortida de pantalla

• Connexió del monitor: Ensure your monitor is correctly connected to the graphics card or motherboard (if using an APU with integrated graphics).
• Targeta gràfica: If using a dedicated graphics card, ensure it is properly installed and has sufficient power. Test with another graphics card if possible.
• APU Compatibility: If using an AMD A-Series APU, ensure your monitor is connected to the motherboard's video outputs (VGA, DVI, HDMI). Ryzen CPUs without integrated graphics require a dedicated graphics card.

6.3 Operating System Not Booting

• Ordre d'arrencada: Check the BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure the correct boot device (e.g., SSD/HDD with OS) is prioritized.
• Dispositiu d'emmagatzematge: Verify that your storage device is detected in the BIOS.
• Instal·lació del sistema operatiu: If the OS is newly installed, ensure the installation process completed successfully.

7. Especificacions

8. Informació de la garantia

The ASRock AB350M-HDV Motherboard comes with a 1 anys de garantia. For specific terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official ASRock weblloc.

9. Suport

For further assistance, technical support, or driver downloads, please visit the official ASRock weblloc:

www.asrock.com

You can also find contact information for customer service and support resources on their weblloc.