14 DAY TRIAL // ASRock has just updated some of the drivers for its B85M, H87 Pro4, H87M Pro4 and H87M-ITX motherboard models, which now feature compatibility with Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system.
The most recent drivers are for the Realtek HD audio, Intel's chipset, Rapid Start, Smart Connect and the “Preinstall” version of the SATA RAID/AHCI.
Along with these recent driver additions, ASRock has posted a new “Windows 8.1 ready” logo on the products' page.
In the linked drivers list, you will also find XFast LAN, XFast USB and A-Tuning utilities. If you're not familiar with these titles, it all relates to the features of the motherboards.
The “XFast 555” utilities have been around ASRock for a while now. XFast LAN is made to minimize latency in games, while the XFast USB will improve the speed of USB attached storage devices. The “555” in the series' name refers to the improvement they bring: up to five times the original.
In terms of installation, simply save all files targeted at your specific motherboard, extract them if necessary, run the available setup, and follow all instructions displayed. Moreover, once all driver have been upgraded, make sure to perform a system reboot in order to allow all changes to take effect.
That being said, from the links below, follow the one that best describes your board model, gat all of its drivers, apply them, and constantly check our website in order to stay “updated one minute ago.”
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