ASRock B360M-ITX/AC Motherboard User Manual

1. Introducció

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, configuration, and operation of your ASRock B360M-ITX/AC Mini-ITX motherboard. This motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel Core Processors and features a compact design suitable for small form factor builds. Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning installation to ensure proper setup and functionality.

2. Contingut del paquet

Verifiqueu que tots els elements siguin presents al vostre paquet:

• ASRock B360M-ITX/AC Motherboard
• (Other accessories such as SATA cables, I/O shield, Wi-Fi antennas, and screws may be included depending on your region and retailer.)

3. Board Layout and Components

Familiarize yourself with the layout of the ASRock B360M-ITX/AC motherboard to identify key components and connectors before installation.

Figura 3.1: A dalt view of the ASRock B360M-ITX/AC motherboard, illustrating its Mini-ITX form factor (6.7 x 6.7 inches) and general component placement.

Figura 3.2: Detailed diagram of the ASRock B360M-ITX/AC motherboard, highlighting the various internal and external connectors, including the CPU socket, DIMM slots, PCI-E slot, SATA ports, M.2 slot, and rear I/O panel.

4. Configuració i instal·lació

Abans d'instal·lar qualsevol component, assegureu-vos que el sistema estigui apagat i desendollat ​​de la presa de corrent. Porteu una polsera antiestàtica per evitar danys per descàrrega electrostàtica (ESD).

4.1 Instal·lació de la CPU

1. Localitza el sòcol de la CPU LGA1151 a la placa base.
2. Obriu la palanca del sòcol de la CPU i aixequeu la placa de càrrega.
3. Carefully align your 8th Generation Intel Core Processor with the socket, ensuring the gold triangle on the CPU matches the triangle on the socket.
4. Col·loca suaument la CPU al sòcol sense forçar-la.
5. Tanqueu la placa de càrrega i assegureu-la amb la palanca.
6. Install a compatible CPU cooler according to its manufacturer's instructions.

Figura 4.1: CPU Support List for the ASRock B360M-ITX/AC motherboard, detailing compatible Intel processors, their core count, frequency, cache, power, and validated BIOS versions.

4.2 Instal·lació de memòria (RAM)

1. Localitzeu les dues ranures DIMM DDR4.
2. Obriu els clips dels dos extrems de la ranura DIMM.
3. Align your DDR4 memory module with the slot, ensuring the notch on the module matches the key in the slot.
4. Premeu fermament els dos extrems del mòdul de memòria fins que els clips encaixin al seu lloc.
5. This motherboard supports dual-channel DDR4-2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Unbuffered memory, with a maximum capacity of 32GB.

4.3 Instal·lació del dispositiu d'emmagatzematge

• Dispositius SATA: Connect SATA data cables from your storage drives (HDDs/SSDs) to the four SATA3 ports on the motherboard. Connect power cables from your power supply to the drives.
• SSD M.2: The motherboard features one Ultra M.2 Port, supporting M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s modules and M.2 PCI Express modules up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s). Install your M.2 SSD into the designated slot and secure it with the provided screw.

4.4 Expansion Cards

• PCI-Express: Install your graphics card or other PCI-Express expansion cards into the PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot. Ensure it is seated firmly and secured with a screw to your chassis.
• Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E): This socket is typically used for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules.

4.5 Connexions d'alimentació

• Connecteu el connector d'alimentació ATX de 24 pins de la font d'alimentació a la presa d'alimentació principal de la placa base.
• Connect the 8-pin 12V power connector (EPS12V) from your power supply to the CPU power socket.

4.6 Panell frontal i connexions d'E/S

• Connect your chassis' front panel cables (power button, reset button, HDD LED, power LED) to the System Panel Header. Refer to the motherboard diagram (Figure 3.2) for pin assignments.
• Connect front panel USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 2.0 cables to their respective headers.
• Connect the front panel audio cable to the HD Audio Jacks header.
• Install the I/O shield into your chassis before mounting the motherboard.
• Connect external devices to the rear I/O ports: PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard, DVI-I, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type-A), USB 3.1 Gen1, RJ45 LAN, and Audio I/O Jacks. Attach the Wi-Fi antennas to the designated ports.

5. Sistema operatiu i controladors

After assembling your hardware, you can proceed with installing your preferred operating system, such as Windows 10. Once the operating system is installed, install the necessary drivers for your motherboard components (chipset, audio, LAN, Wi-Fi, etc.). These drivers can typically be found on the ASRock official website under the support section for the B360M-ITX/AC model.

6. Especificacions

Below are the detailed technical specifications for the ASRock B360M-ITX/AC motherboard:

7. Solució De Problemes

Si teniu problemes durant o després de la instal·lació, tingueu en compte els passos habituals següents per resoldre problemes:

• Sense energia: Ensure all power cables (24-pin ATX, 8-pin 12V CPU) are securely connected to the motherboard and power supply. Verify the power supply switch is on.
• Sense pantalla: Check that your monitor is connected to the correct video output on your graphics card or motherboard. Reseat your graphics card and RAM modules.
• Inestabilitat del sistema: Ensure RAM modules are correctly seated. Check CPU and cooler installation. Verify power supply wattage és suficient per a tots els components.
• Component no detectat: Reseat the component (e.g., M.2 SSD, SATA drive, expansion card). Check cable connections. Ensure drivers are installed.
• Problemes amb la BIOS/UEFI: If the system fails to boot or behaves unexpectedly, try clearing the CMOS. This can usually be done by briefly shorting the "Clear CMOS" jumper on the motherboard (refer to Figure 3.2 for location) or by removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes.

8. Garantia i Suport

For warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official ASRock website. For technical support, driver downloads, and BIOS updates, please visit the ASRock support page for the B360M-ITX/AC model. You can typically find detailed FAQs and contact information for customer service there.

ASRock Official Weblloc: www.asrock.com