All stock codes associated to this product
Z97MITXAC, Z97M-ITX-AC
Z97M-ITX/ac
A compact Z97 mini-ITX motherboard coming with 2T2R 802.11ac WiFi and
ELNA audio solution!
- ASRock Super Alloy
- Premium Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core loss
compared to iron powder choke)
- NexFET MOSFET
- Sapphire Black PCB
- Supports 5th Generation Intel Core
i7/i5/i3/Pentium /Celeron Processors (Socket
1150)
- Supports New 4th and 4th Generation
Intel Xeon /Core
i7/i5/i3/Pentium /Celeron Processors (Socket
1150)
- Solid Capacitor design
- Intel Z97 Chipset
- Supports Dual Channel DDR3 3100+(OC)
- 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 Vertical Half mini-PCIe for WiFi + BT Module
- Graphics Output Options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI
- Supports Triple Monitor
- Qualcomm Atheros Gigabit LAN
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), ELNA
Audio Caps
- 5 SATA3, 6 USB 3.0 (2 Front, 4 Rear), 4 USB 2.0 (2 Front, 2 Rear)
- WLAN: 1 x 802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 module, 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antennas
- Supports ASRock Full Spike Protection, ASRock Cloud, APP Shop, A-Tuning,
Full HD UEFI
Features
Premium Alloy Choke
The new generation alloy chokes effectively increase up to 90%
saturation current and feature a highly magnetic and heat resistant design,
making the motherboard more efficient, stable and reliable.
NexFET MOSFET for Memory Power
The next generation NexFET MOSFETs control the power supply to DRAM slots
more efficiently. They provide lower RDS(on) 2.9 mO, delivering higher
efficiency and lower temperature.
NexFET MOSFETs in memory areas use a special design for protecting them
from electrostatic discharge and offer up to 7.5 times the ESD protection levels
compared to traditional MOSFETs.
Human Body Mode.
Sapphire Black PCB
ASRock does not overlook any details, even those tiny ones. With pure black
PCB appearance, the new Sapphire Black PCB represents rock-solid quality and
gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch.
ELNA Audio Caps
Who says high quality audio is only available on high-end motherboards?
ASRock applied ELNA audio capacitors on mainstream and entry-level motherboards!
Compared with traditional solid caps, the leakage current of ELNA audio caps is
merely 3uA. This is the key to reduce noise level significantly and satisfy even
the pickiest audiophiles.
Orbweb ME
Your Personal Cloud, Easy and Always Connects
ASRock Cloud* technology makes your mobile devices connect to your PC
seamlessly and supports multi devices for accessing File Explorer cloud service
simultaneously! We offer a one-year subscription to Orbweb.ME Professional
version, a personal cloud service which is $49.99 per year. It allows you to get
connected with your PC's files, music, photos, and video clips remotely with
tablets anytime, anywhere. Plus an additional one-month upgrade to Orbweb.ME
Ultimate package with Remote Desktop function.
Personal Cloud for Everyone
Cloud service should be simple and personal. Don't take time to upload the
files to the public cloud again. Stop spending money on setting up another NAS
device you don't know. Orbweb ME's file browser is your solution to zero
adaption, managing your folders and files in the cloud. Accessing and exchanging
files instantly among all of your PC and storages. All your folders and files
are sitting just where you know they are.
Media Library and Streaming
Orbweb Personal's media library takes care of your media content. Organize
all your photos, videos and music across your PCs and online storages. Diverse,
intuitive and smart sorting help finding desired movies in few clicks.
Progressive streaming lets you enjoy your music collection almost no download
time. Web browser based and mobile app portal keep you connected in any device
any time.
Access File Explorer From Multiple Devices
Orbweb ME allows you to access your own personal File Explorer from
multiple devices, bringing your tablets, laptops and PC together. Forgot an
important file in your computer at home which you need for the next meeting?
Another hard day hiding in the office bathroom, missing your massive collection
of funny videos and music clips? You can get it all by connecting your tablets
or laptops to access File Explorer and immerse into the paradise in few
seconds.
Remote Desktop Anywhere
Laying in the bedroom or sitting in the office, tablet in your hands just
becomes smarter. Pick up any work sheet left in office or start any application
from you home PC. Orbweb ME's remote desktop not only mobilized your PC but also
empower your tablet. No matter the device, No matter the location, Orbweb ME
always keeps your PC by you.
Remote Desktop comes with the Ultimate package which is only free for the
first month.
Wake On WAN
The latest technology that WOWs you with the ability to wake up your PC
remotely over the internet. Turn your PC on/off only when you need to. Keep your
PC healthy and save energy at the same time.
Apply on certain motherboards with wake on wan
support
Orbweb ME is provided by Kloudian Systems Inc. Restriction may apply and
the offer is subject to change, termination or discontinuation by Kloudian
Systems Inc. without prior notice. Please visit the website for further details
: https://www.asrock.com/feature/cloud/index.html
ASRock APP Shop
ASRock APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps
and support software for users to download. You can easily optimize your system
and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock APP Shop.
ASRock APP Shop is the only all-in-one software package that
delivers you the most practical PC apps and tools, in one integrated interface –
from ASRock exclusive tools to the most update-to-date options of the latest
technology.
Orbweb ME :
Get Connected with ASRock Cloud Anytime,
Anywhere
App Charger :
Fast Charge & Charge
Anytime
Google Chrome :
Better Browsing with Google
Options
XFast LAN :
Your Smartest Internet Access
Manager
802.11ac WiFi
This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11ac WiFi (5G WiFi) module
that supports up to 433Mbps wireless networks and Bluetooth v4.0. Experience up
to 144% speed boost compared to your old 802.11n WiFi!
Solid Capacitor Design
ASRock applied solid capacitors on this motherboard. With these solid caps,
this motherboard is allowed to perform more stably and ensure longer
lifetime.
3 Graphics Outputs
Complete with all three types of most used connectors! Packed with a D-Sub
+ DVI + HDMI combo. Plus the HDMI port supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD)
playback.
Triple Monitor
Graphics, graphics and even more graphics! You've demanded for more eye
candy, so this motherboard supports Triple Monitor. You may choose up to three
display interfaces from the rear i/o to connect monitors and use them
simultaneously without installing another graphics card.
A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface,
more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM and a whole lot
more.
USB Key
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing
usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot
long passwords? Nobody has time for that! Just plug in the USB Key and let your
computer log in to windows automatically!
Restart to UEFI
Fast Boot is so fast that it is impossible for users to enter the UEFI
setup utility during POST. Therefore, ASRock Restart to UEFI technology allows
users to easily enter the UEFI setup utility automatically when turning on the
PC next time. It is designed for those who constantly need to enter the UEFI
setup utility.
ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
Limit and control your children's time spent on the internet. ASRock OMG
(Online Management Guard) technology allows you to establish an internet curfew
or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to
schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other
users.
UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI
setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may
try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the
problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our
technical support team.
Dehumidifier
Dampness kills most electronics, so it's a better idea to keep your
personal computer dry. Now users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness
by enabling Dehumidifier. When it is enabled, the computer will power on
automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
Easy Driver Installer
For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from
our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs
the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and
installs the other required drivers automatically through the internet.
Completely no CD or optical disk drive required!
ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under
Windows® 32-bit operating systems. It shortens the loading time of previously
visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the
speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM
is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to
extend their lifespan.
When Internet Explorer loads very slowly for no clear reason, it's usually
due to inefficient management. ASRock is rolling out super efficient web
management in the motherboard industry. XFast LAN is a convenient tool that
controls internet related applications easily and efficiently. Creating a
perfect Internet environment, all you need is a smart manager. ASRock XFast LAN
allows you to enjoy more speed, easier multitasking, enhanced multimedia
experience, and more – all without weighing you down.
This motherboard supports HDMIâ„¢ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and
delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data
signals transferred through the HDMIâ„¢ interface are digital without being
converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most
realistic sounds.
Product Specifications
General |
Unique Feature |
ASRock Super Alloy - Premium Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core
loss compared to iron powder choke) - NexFET MOSFET - Sapphire Black
PCB ASRock 802.11ac WiFi ASRock Full Spike
Protection ASRock Cloud ASRock APP Shop |
CPU |
- Supports 5th Generation
Intel Core
i7/i5/i3/Pentium /Celeron Processors
(Socket 1150) - Supports New 4th and 4th
Generation Intel Xeon /Core
i7/i5/i3/Pentium /Celeron Processors
(Socket 1150) - 4 Power Phase design - Supports
Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports
Intel K-Series unlocked CPUs - Supports ASRock BCLK
Full-range Overclocking |
Chipset |
- Intel Z97 |
Memory |
- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots -
Supports DDR3
3100+(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066
non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Max. capacity of system memory:
16GB* - Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
1.3 / 1.2
*Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may
be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under
Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS
with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. |
BIOS |
- 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support - ACPI 1.1
Compliant wake up events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - CPU, DRAM, PCH
1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjustment |
Audio, Video and Networking |
Graphics |
- Supports Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals :
Intel Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2
Full HW Encode1, Intel InTru 3D, Intel
Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Insider,
Intel HD Graphics 4400/4600 - Pixel Shader 5.0,
DirectX 11.1 - Max. shared memory 1792MB - Three graphics output
options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports Triple Monitor - Supports
HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports DVI-D with
max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max.
resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color
(12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required) - Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI
Ports - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and
HDMI Ports
*Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA
outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
**Due to chipset limitation, the Blu-ray playback of
Intel HD Graphics is only supported under
Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7
64-bit.
***Intel InTru 3D is only supported under
Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit. |
Audio |
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio
Codec) - Premium Blu-ray Audio support - Supports Surge Protection
(ASRock Full Spike Protection) - ELNA Audio Caps |
LAN |
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Qualcomm
Atheros AR8171 - Supports Qualcomm
Atheros Security Wake On Internet Technology -
Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full
Spike Protection) - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az -
Supports PXE |
Wireless LAN |
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac - Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5
GHz) - Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps -
Supports Bluetooth 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed class II |
Expansion / Connectivity |
Slots |
- 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode) - 1 x Vertical
Half Mini-PCI Express Slot: For WiFi + BT Module |
Storage |
- 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,
RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and
Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot
Plug |
Connector |
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x CPU Fan
Connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x 24 pin
ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector - 1 x Front
Panel Audio Connector - 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
(Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x USB 3.0
Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full
Spike Protection)) |
Rear Panel I/O |
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D
Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 2 x USB 2.0
Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 4 x
USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED) - HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front
Speaker / Microphone |
Other Features / Miscellaneous |
Software and UEFI |
Software - ASRock A-Tuning - ASRock Disk Health
Report - ASRock USB Key - ASRock APP Charger - ASRock XFast
LAN - ASRock XFast RAM - ASRock Restart to UEFI UEFI -
ASRock Full HD UEFI - ASRock My Favorites in UEFI - ASRock UEFI
Guide - ASRock Instant Flash - ASRock Internet Flash - ASRock
Crashless BIOS - ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) - ASRock UEFI
System Browser - ASRock UEFI Tech Service - ASRock Dehumidifier -
ASRock Easy RAID Installer - ASRock Easy Driver Installer |
Support CD |
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google
Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial), Orbweb.ME Professional
(Win 8.1 / 7) |
Accessories |
- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield - 2 x SATA Data
Cables - 1 x WiFi-802.11ac Module - 2 x SMA WiFi Antenna Cables -
2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas - 1 x WiFi Module Bracket - 2 x
Screws for WiFi Module |
Hardware Monitor |
- CPU/Chassis temperature sensing - CPU/Chassis Tachometer -
CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU
temperature) - CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - CASE OPEN
detection - Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Input Voltage,
CPU Internal Voltages |
Form Factor |
- Mini-ITX Form Factor - Solid Capacitor design - High Density
Glass Fabric PCB |
OS |
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit / 8.1
64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit |
Certifications |
- FCC, CE, WHQL - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is
required) |