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  • Page 1 QC5000-ITX/PH QC5000-ITX/PH Q C 5 0 0 0 - I T X / P H Q C 5 0 0 0 - I T X / P H...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers A-Tuning ASRock APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting Start8 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY Introduction 4.1.1...
  • Page 4 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen OC Tweaker Screen Advanced Screen 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4.4.7 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • AMD FT3 Kabini A4-5000 Quad-Core APU Memory • 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory • Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION1) Expansion • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1 @ x4 mode) Slot...
  • Page 7 • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD FT3 Kabini A4-5000 Quad-Core...
  • Page 8 / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit / XP 32-bit / XP 64-bit * USB 3.0 is not supported by Windows® XP Certifica- • FCC, CE, WHQL tions • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 9 Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP. For Windows® 64- bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout Front USB 3.0 CMOS USB3_2_3 Battery USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CLRCMOS1 USB 3.0 CHA_FAN1 T: USB2 B: USB3 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN CHA_FAN2 HDLED RESET USB 3.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 CPU_FAN1 32Mb TPMS1 BIOS HD_AUDIO1 SPEAKER1 USB4_5...
  • Page 11 QC5000-ITX/PH No. Description USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) System Panel Header (PANEL1) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)

  • Page 12: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Microphone (Pink) D-Sub Port Optical SPDIF Out Port DisplayPort 1.2* USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_4_5) LAN RJ-45 Port** HDMI Port* Central / Bass (Orange) DVI-D Port Rear Speaker (Black) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1) Line In (Light Blue) PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Front Speaker (Lime)***...
  • Page 13 QC5000-ITX/PH * HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 cannot output at the same time. You can only choose either one of them. Please refer to the BIOS setup option “HDMI/DP Switch“ on page 41. ** There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 15: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    QC5000-ITX/PH 2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; other- wise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

  • Page 17: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    QC5000-ITX/PH 2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 18: Jumpers Setup

    2.3 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

  • Page 19: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    QC5000-ITX/PH 2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header...
  • Page 20 Serial ATA3 Connectors These four SATA3 (SATA3_1: connectors support SATA see p.6, No. 8) data cables for internal (SATA3_2: storage devices with up to see p.6, No. 9) 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. (SATA3_A0: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_A1: see p.6, No. 10) USB 2.0 Headers Besides two USB 2.0 ports USB_PWR...
  • Page 21 QC5000-ITX/PH 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A.
  • Page 22 Serial Port Header This COM1 header RRXD1 DDTR#1 (9-pin COM1) supports a serial port DDSR#1 CCTS#1 (see p.6, No. 14) module. RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1 TPM Header This connector supports (17-pin TPMS1) Trusted Platform Module (see p.6, No. 17) (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    QC5000-ITX/PH Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 24: A-Tuning

    3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock’s support CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well.
  • Page 25 QC5000-ITX/PH 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 files 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.
  • Page 26 Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. System Info View information about the system. Tech Service Contact Tech Service.

  • Page 27: Asrock App Shop

    Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 28: Apps

    3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 29 QC5000-ITX/PH Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon...
  • Page 30 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

  • Page 31: Bios & Drivers

    QC5000-ITX/PH 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on to see more details.

  • Page 32: Setting

    3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup.

  • Page 33: Start8

    3.4.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.4.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select...
  • Page 34 Configure Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more. Control...
  • Page 35 QC5000-ITX/PH Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop. It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface.

  • Page 36: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

  • Page 37: Navigation Keys

    QC5000-ITX/PH 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 38: Main Screen

    4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

  • Page 39: Oc Tweaker Screen

    QC5000-ITX/PH 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. 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.

  • Page 40: Dram Timing Control

    DRAM Timing Control Power Down Enable Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response.

  • Page 41: Voltage Configuration

    QC5000-ITX/PH Command Rate (CR) The delay between when a memory chip is selected and when the first active command can be issued. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this item to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto/Manual setting. Write Recovery Time (tWR) The amount of delay that must elapse after the completion of a valid write operation, before an active bank can be precharged.

  • Page 42: Advanced Screen

    4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Con- figuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 43: Cpu Configuration

    QC5000-ITX/PH 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install ® Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled].

  • Page 44: Chipset Configuration

    Enable/disable front panel HD audio. On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to music through the computer's speakers even when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 45: Onboard Lan

    QC5000-ITX/PH Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers.

  • Page 46: Storage Configuration

    4.4.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advan- tages.

  • Page 47: Super Io Configuration

    QC5000-ITX/PH 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port.

  • Page 48: Acpi Configuration

    4.4.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready, this is recommended for better system stability. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.
  • Page 49 QC5000-ITX/PH Ring-In Power On Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals. RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let it be handled by your operating system.

  • Page 50: Usb Configuration

    4.4.6 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. USB 3.0 Controller Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support.

  • Page 51: Trusted Computing

    QC5000-ITX/PH 4.4.7 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives.

  • Page 52: Tools

    In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy Driver Installer For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support...

  • Page 53: Network Configuration

    QC5000-ITX/PH Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function.
  • Page 54 Dehumidifier Duration Configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Configure the speed of the CPU fan while Dehumidifier is enabled. The higher the value, the faster the fan speed. Max: 255 Min: 1 Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default.

  • Page 55: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    QC5000-ITX/PH 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU_FAN1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 56: Boot Screen

    4.7 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
  • Page 57 QC5000-ITX/PH AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. Boot Failure Guard If the computer fails to boot for a number of times the system automatically restores the default settings.
  • Page 58 Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Do not launch? Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.

  • Page 59: Security Screen

    QC5000-ITX/PH 4.8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 60: Exit Screen

    4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 61: Contact Information

    QC5000-ITX/PH Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp...

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