CoreHT Series

Intel^® Sandy Bridge features in its first architecture that both the GPU and the CPU can be located on the same silicone die, sharing on-chip cache memory, and hence lowers power consumption but enhance performance at the same time.

CoreHT HTPC Series support Blu-ray disc S3D playback, supporting interpreting S3D content through HDMI.

Supports Bitstream / audio pass through (Dolby^® TrueHD and DTS HD Master audio).

Intel^® HD Graphics is built into the processor and delivers superior mainstream gaming and 3D experiences – without the need for a discrete graphics card.

Intel® Quick Sync Video

Intel® InTru™ 3D

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000

Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)

USB 3.0 data transfer speed is 10X faster than USB 2.0 with the optimized power efficiency. USB 3.0 promises a major leap forward in transfer speed and capacity.

Enjoy the world's fastest USB transfer speed. The XFast USB tool can possibly double USB 3.0 transfer speed, hence, users can be assured to make more things done with less time.

Even when the system is powered off (in ACPI S5 mode), On/Off Play Technology still allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from the portable audio devices through the PC speaker.

Designed with BD Combo, CoreHT HTPC Series allow you to enjoy the dazzling audio and visual experience with Blu-ray discs.

* CoreHT 252B/231B only.

Optimized for maximum broadband network, the 2T2R CoreHT HTPC Series support max link rate up to 300Mbps and delivers up to 2X faster speed than 1T1R.

Simply control your digital programs by MCE Remote Controller.

RAID 0 mode offers faster data transfer rate; RAID 1 mode allows the system to duplicate the documents and ensures the safest computing environment.
* CoreHT Server only.

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a revolutionary BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. Compared with traditional BIOS design, the latest UEFI utility provides lots improved functions.

ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one software to fine-tune different features in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES.

This product supports HDMI™ (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 HDMI™ interface are digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.

Supports HDMI Audio Pass Through

ASRock CoreHT HTPC series conducted with Intel HM65 Express chipset supporting HDMI Audio Pass Through (Bitstream) and Native Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio. ASRock CoreHT series HTPC ensure to provide the compressed audio data to amplifier, and you can get the terrific sound experience.

ASRock App Charger

Fast Charge & Charge Anytime

Simply installing the App Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge up to 40% faster than before. ASRock App Charger supports continuous charging when your PC enters Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). The App Charger technology has been fully applied on ASRock Full series motherboards.

High speed WiFi 802.11n (300Mbps)

ASRock CoreHT series mini HTPC is equipped with two invisible antennas (placed in a vertical/horizontal position) hidden inside the front panel, which provide larger signal coverage and faster connection speed. With the unrestricted-direction antennas design, the HTPC can be used as the wireless network receiver, as well as the network bandwidth sharing device. ASRock CoreHT series support 802.11n wireless network which provide better signal coverage and faster speed than ordinary network sharing devices.

Mini Size and Silent Operation

With stylish and compact design, ASRock CoreHT HTPC series have a volume of 2.5 liters only, which enables you to put inside the TV cabinet and connect it with LCD TV. Running a silent operation which is merely 23dB, CoreHT HTPC series ensure you a quiet computing environment as well.

Low Power Consumption

ASRock CoreHT HTPC series is an eco-friendly HTPC that reduces electricity cost through the unique power-saving components. Compared with desktop computer, ASRock CoreHT produces lower power consumption (merely 18W) and saves more power as well as electricity cost.

Ultra Durable

By using of 100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors which can extend the system life to at least 2.5 longer, ASRock CoreHT HTPC series provides the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power, processor, and other components needs for running today’s most demanding applications and games.