ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Mini-ITX Motherboard Instruction Manual

1. Introducere

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Mini-ITX Motherboard. Please read this manual thoroughly before proceeding with installation to ensure proper setup and to prevent damage to your components.

Măsuri de siguranță:

• Deconectați întotdeauna cablul de alimentare de la priza de perete înainte de a atinge orice componentă.
• Purtați o curea antistatică la încheietura mâinii sau atingeți frecvent un obiect metalic împământat pentru a descărca electricitatea statică.
• Manevrați componentele de marginile lor pentru a evita atingerea părților sensibile.
• Keep all components away from moisture and extreme temperatures.

Figure 1: ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Motherboard and its retail packaging.

2. Configurare și instalare

Follow these steps for proper installation of your motherboard and associated components.

2.1. Instalarea procesorului

Carefully open the CPU socket lever. Align the triangular mark on the CPU with the corresponding mark on the socket. Gently place the CPU into the socket without forcing it. Close the lever to secure the CPU.

Figura 2: De sus în jos view of the ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Motherboard, highlighting the CPU socket and surrounding components.

2.2. RAM (Memory) Installation

Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM slots. Align the notch on the DDR4 memory module with the notch in the DIMM slot. Insert the memory module firmly until the clips snap into place. This motherboard supports 2x DDR4 DIMM slots.

2.3. Instalare SSD M.2

Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. Remove the screw and standoff. Insert the M.2 SSD at an angle into the slot. Push down the SSD and secure it with the screw onto the standoff. This motherboard features an Ultra M.2 slot.

2.4. Motherboard Installation into Case

Install the I/O shield into the case's rear opening. Align the motherboard with the standoffs in your PC case. Secure the motherboard with screws. Ensure all ports align correctly with the I/O shield.

Figura 3: Înclinat view of the ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Motherboard, showing its compact size and various connectors.

2.5. Conexiuni la sursa de alimentare

Connect the 24-pin ATX power connector and the 8-pin CPU power connector from your power supply to the corresponding sockets on the motherboard. Ensure all connections are firm.

2.6. Graphics Card Installation (Optional)

Open the retention clip on the PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot. Insert your graphics card firmly into the slot until the clip snaps into place. Secure the card to the case with screws.

2.7. Peripheral and Front Panel Connections

Connect SATA drives to the SATA3 ports. Connect front panel USB ports, audio jacks, power button, reset button, and LED indicators to the appropriate headers on the motherboard. Refer to your case manual for specific front panel header pin assignments.

Figure 4: Close-up of the rear I/O panel of the ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Motherboard, displaying various connectivity options.

Figura 5: Detaliat view of the ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Motherboard's rear I/O ports, including USB, LAN, audio, and Wi-Fi antenna connectors.

3. Instrucțiuni de utilizare

After successful hardware installation, connect your display, keyboard, and mouse. Power on your system. The system should boot to the BIOS/UEFI interface or begin operating system installation if a bootable drive is detected.

Pentru a accesa utilitarul de configurare BIOS/UEFI, apăsați butonul Del or F2 key during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) sequence. Here you can configure system settings, boot order, and monitor hardware status.

Install your preferred operating system (e.g., Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit) from a bootable USB drive or DVD. Ensure all necessary drivers are installed for optimal performance. Drivers can typically be found on the ASRock support website-ul pentru modelul specific al plăcii de bază.

4. Întreținere

Întreținerea regulată ajută la asigurarea longevității și a funcționării stabile a plăcii de bază.

• curatenie: Curățați periodic praful de pe placa de bază și de pe ventilatoarele carcasei folosind aer comprimat. Asigurați-vă că sistemul este oprit și deconectat de la priză înainte de curățare.
• Actualizări ale driverului: Keep your motherboard drivers (chipset, audio, LAN, Wi-Fi) updated. Visit the ASRock official website pentru cele mai recente versiuni de drivere.
• Actualizări BIOS: Only update the BIOS if necessary, following the instructions provided by ASRock carefully. Incorrect BIOS updates can render the motherboard inoperable.
• Verificări ale componentelor: Ensure all cables and components are securely connected.

5. Depanare

Dacă întâmpinați probleme, consultați următorii pași comuni de depanare:

• Fără alimentare/Fără pornire:
  • Verificați toate conexiunile de alimentare (ATX cu 24 de pini, CPU cu 8 pini, GPU).
  • Asigurați-vă că sursa de alimentare este pornită.
  • Verify the front panel power button connection.
• Fără afișare:
  • Ensure the monitor is connected to the graphics card (or motherboard if using an APU).
  • Reinstalați placa grafică și modulele RAM.
  • Test with a single RAM stick.
• Instabilitate/Blocaje ale sistemului:
  • Verificați temperaturile procesorului și GPU-ului.
  • Ensure RAM is correctly installed and compatible.
  • Update drivers and BIOS to the latest stable versions.
• Periferic nedetectat:
  • Verificați conexiunile prin cablu.
  • Install or update relevant drivers.
  • Test the peripheral on another port or system.

6. Specificații

7. Garanție și asistență

Your ASRock B450 Gaming-ITX/AC Motherboard is covered by a manufacturer's warranty. For detailed warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official ASRock website-ul.

For technical support, driver downloads, and BIOS updates, please visit the ASRock support page: www.asrock.com/support

Always ensure you are using official ASRock resources for support and downloads to maintain product integrity and performance.