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Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 ...
Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 ...
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... Information 58 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 44 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 45 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 47 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 48 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 50 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 51 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 51 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware...
... Information 58 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 44 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 45 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 47 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 48 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 50 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 51 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 51 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware...
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... hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 880GM-LE FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. In this manual will be...
... hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 880GM-LE FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. In this manual will be...
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...iGPU, Shader Modle 4.1 - Supports D-Sub with DVI-D port - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM 6 Support for CPU power - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Northbridge: AMD 880G - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION...processors - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports DVI with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 ...
...iGPU, Shader Modle 4.1 - Supports D-Sub with DVI-D port - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM 6 Support for CPU power - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Northbridge: AMD 880G - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION...processors - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports DVI with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 ...
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... - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite OEM) - ASRock Instant Boot - Realtek RTL8111DL - Explorer, AMD Fusion, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - HD...
... - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite OEM) - ASRock Instant Boot - Realtek RTL8111DL - Explorer, AMD Fusion, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - HD...
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... read the installation guide of your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CAUTION! 1. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...OS - We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking...
... read the installation guide of your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CAUTION! 1. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...OS - We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking...
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...save your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for the operation procedures ...of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Just launch this utility, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. The software name itself - It helps you can update your overclocking...
...save your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for the operation procedures ...of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. Just launch this utility, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. The software name itself - It helps you can update your overclocking...
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...stepless control, it back again. SmartView, a new function of the system or damage the CPU. 16. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are exclusively equipped with ...friends on-the-go. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on the motherboard functions properly...
...stepless control, it back again. SmartView, a new function of the system or damage the CPU. 16. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are exclusively equipped with ...friends on-the-go. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on the motherboard functions properly...
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...: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 PCIE1 AMD 880G Chipset Hybrid CrossFire PCIE2 880GM-LE FX PWR_FAN1 IDE1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED... 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 26...
...: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 PCIE1 AMD 880G Chipset Hybrid CrossFire PCIE2 880GM-LE FX PWR_FAN1 IDE1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED... 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 26...
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...side tab to improve heat dissipation. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it is necessary to install a... and the heatsink. 15 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. The lever clicks...
...side tab to improve heat dissipation. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it is necessary to install a... and the heatsink. 15 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. The lever clicks...
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... DUMMY DUMMY +5V Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 20) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 7) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 1) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply... with Pin 1 and Pin 13. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 8) 12 24 Please...
... DUMMY DUMMY +5V Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 20) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 7) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 1) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply... with Pin 1 and Pin 13. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 8) 12 24 Please...
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... enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...
... enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...
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...Auto] for better system stability. It should be done at your mGPU and motherboard. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your CPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ...overclocking features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock ...
...Auto] for better system stability. It should be done at your mGPU and motherboard. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your CPU and motherboard. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ...overclocking features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock ...
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...PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [... North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference. If it is set to [Manual], you to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is [Disabled]. The default value is not recommended to adjust the value...
...PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [... North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference. If it is set to [Manual], you to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is [Disabled]. The default value is not recommended to adjust the value...
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... system to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the new BIOS file to malfunction...
... system to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the new BIOS file to malfunction...
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...to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10 ...the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. 45 Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided ...
...to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10 ...the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. 45 Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided ...
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... Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. You can freely adjust the target fan speed according to identify the temperature of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level...Target Fan Speed Use this option to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. Target CPU Temperature The target temperature will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to monitor the status of the hardware ...
... Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. You can freely adjust the target fan speed according to identify the temperature of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level...Target Fan Speed Use this option to enable this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. Target CPU Temperature The target temperature will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to monitor the status of the hardware ...
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... Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock 880GM-LE FX Motherboard Blue) 15 Chassis Speaker Header 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Blue) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1...
... Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock 880GM-LE FX Motherboard Blue) 15 Chassis Speaker Header 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Blue) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1...
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... If you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 880GM-LE FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this...
... If you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 880GM-LE FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this...
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...by independent display controllers - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM English 5 ASRock 880GM-LE FX Motherboard Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Support for CPU power - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD... II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with DVI-D port - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 880G - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)...
...by independent display controllers - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM English 5 ASRock 880GM-LE FX Motherboard Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Support for CPU power - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD... II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with DVI-D port - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 880G - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)...