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... 1. Installation 17 Pre-installation Precautions 17 2.1 CPU Installation 18 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.5 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation ...Guide 22 2.6 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 27 2.7 Multi Monitor and Surround Display Features 29 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 32 2.9 Jumpers Setup 34 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 35 2.11 Smart Switches 40 2.12 Dr. Debug 41...
... 1. Installation 17 Pre-installation Precautions 17 2.1 CPU Installation 18 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.5 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation ...Guide 22 2.6 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 27 2.7 Multi Monitor and Surround Display Features 29 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 32 2.9 Jumpers Setup 34 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 35 2.11 Smart Switches 40 2.12 Dr. Debug 41...
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... 2 x PCI slots - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. AMD A85X (Hudson-D4) - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz - ...up to 1920x1600 @ 60Hz - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) * 2600+ is only supported with two DIMMs - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM ...
... 2 x PCI slots - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. AMD A85X (Hudson-D4) - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz - ...up to 1920x1600 @ 60Hz - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) * 2600+ is only supported with two DIMMs - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM ...
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... 3. HBR is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the... memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and ...
... 3. HBR is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the... memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and ...
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...system. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 In XFast RAM, it with your BIOS only... in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby...
...system. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 In XFast RAM, it with your BIOS only... in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby...
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... devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ...download simultaneously. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock APP Charger...% faster than ever. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function ...bit CPU. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby... power off (S5). ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. ASRock APP Charger. Simply install..., making web surfing faster than before. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access,...
... devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ...download simultaneously. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock APP Charger...% faster than ever. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function ...bit CPU. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby... power off (S5). ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. ASRock APP Charger. Simply install..., making web surfing faster than before. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access,...
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...RAM ATXPWR1 9 10 USB3_5_6 CTR BASS LINE IN REAR SPK FRONT XFast LAN Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 41 CHA_FAN2 40 PCIE1 FM2A85X Extreme6 Front USB 3.0 39 PCIE2 LAN DX11 CMOS Dual Graphics 38 PCIE3 BATTERY AMD A85X 11 37 Super PCI1 CLRCMOS1 (Hudson-D4) Chipset SATA3_1_2...RSTBTN) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_0_1) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5) 29 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 30 ...
...RAM ATXPWR1 9 10 USB3_5_6 CTR BASS LINE IN REAR SPK FRONT XFast LAN Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 41 CHA_FAN2 40 PCIE1 FM2A85X Extreme6 Front USB 3.0 39 PCIE2 LAN DX11 CMOS Dual Graphics 38 PCIE3 BATTERY AMD A85X 11 37 Super PCI1 CLRCMOS1 (Hudson-D4) Chipset SATA3_1_2...RSTBTN) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_0_1) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5) 29 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 30 ...
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...p.14 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (1) Populated - If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_ A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 19 otherwise, this... them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. see p.14 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. 2.3 Installation of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility...
...p.14 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (1) Populated - If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_ A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 19 otherwise, this... them on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. see p.14 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. 2.3 Installation of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility...
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... surround display upgrade. Install the PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of the system memory. Then connect other monitor cables to enter UEFI setup. Please make sure that you can adjust the parameters of the add-on PCI ... function of your system. Boot your monitors that you select is no need to positions representing the physical setup of D-sub. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to page 21 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the display...
... surround display upgrade. Install the PCI Express VGA card on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of the system memory. Then connect other monitor cables to enter UEFI setup. Please make sure that you can adjust the parameters of the add-on PCI ... function of your system. Boot your monitors that you select is no need to positions representing the physical setup of D-sub. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to page 21 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the display...
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...re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices. Please re-install CPU and memory then clear CMOS. Keyboard and mouse could not be detected. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. A7 b0 b4 b7...- 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 55 61 - 91 92 - 99 A0 - Problem related to PCI-E devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try installing them in other slots or using other USB, PCI devices. VGA could not be recognized. Please re-install PCI-E devices or...
...re-install IDE and SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices. Please re-install CPU and memory then clear CMOS. Keyboard and mouse could not be detected. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. A7 b0 b4 b7...- 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 55 61 - 91 92 - 99 A0 - Problem related to PCI-E devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try installing them in other slots or using other USB, PCI devices. VGA could not be recognized. Please re-install PCI-E devices or...
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... and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of CPU voltage offset. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 50 CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of this item. However, for safety and system...
... and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of CPU voltage offset. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 50 CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of this item. However, for safety and system...
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... default value is [Auto]. APU PCIE Voltage VDDP Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Timing Control Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. 51 The default...
... default value is [Auto]. APU PCIE Voltage VDDP Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Timing Control Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. 51 The default...
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... item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is set to enable... This item appears only when you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled].
... item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is set to enable... This item appears only when you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled].
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... DVI] and [as Dual Link DVI]. The default value is [as HDMI]. PCIex16_2/DP Output Use this to set the share memory feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIex16_2] and [DP]. Share Memory This allows you enable this to select DVI function when you to DVI port. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This...
... DVI] and [as Dual Link DVI]. The default value is [as HDMI]. PCIex16_2/DP Output Use this to set the share memory feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIex16_2] and [DP]. Share Memory This allows you enable this to select DVI function when you to DVI port. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This...
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...BASS LINE IN REAR SPK FRONT XFast LAN Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 41 CHA_FAN2 40 PCIE1 FM2A85X Extreme6 Front USB 3.0 39 PCIE2 LAN DX11 CMOS Dual Graphics 38 PCIE3 BATTERY AMD A85X 11 37 Super PCI1...SPEAKER1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_0_1) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5) 29 Consumer Infrared...(CHA_FAN2) 42 XFire Power Connector (CROSS_FIRE_PWR1) 43 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 2 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English
...BASS LINE IN REAR SPK FRONT XFast LAN Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 41 CHA_FAN2 40 PCIE1 FM2A85X Extreme6 Front USB 3.0 39 PCIE2 LAN DX11 CMOS Dual Graphics 38 PCIE3 BATTERY AMD A85X 11 37 Super PCI1...SPEAKER1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_0_1) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB_4_5) 29 Consumer Infrared...(CHA_FAN2) 42 XFire Power Connector (CROSS_FIRE_PWR1) 43 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 2 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English
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...CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Dual Graphics - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Dual-link DVI with two DIMMs - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports DP++ 6 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English Digi Power Design - 8 + 2 Power Phase Design - ...DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 - shared memory 512MB - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3) - AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics ...
...CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Dual Graphics - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports Dual-link DVI with two DIMMs - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports DP++ 6 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English Digi Power Design - 8 + 2 Power Phase Design - ...DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 - shared memory 512MB - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3) - AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics ...
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... that Windows® cannot use. 3. English 9 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard OS - CAUTION! 1. Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. Whether 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. Due...
... that Windows® cannot use. 3. English 9 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard OS - CAUTION! 1. Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. Whether 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. Due...
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... time. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your friends. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to enter your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the memory space... that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English With this tool and save your Windows® desktop in a few clicks without...
... time. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your friends. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to enter your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the memory space... that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English With this tool and save your Windows® desktop in a few clicks without...
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...boost USB storage device performance. It fully utilizes the memory space that is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it can easily recognize which ... experience. With APP Charger driver installed, you can lower the latency in order to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch...
...boost USB storage device performance. It fully utilizes the memory space that is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it can easily recognize which ... experience. With APP Charger driver installed, you can lower the latency in order to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch...
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... channel configuration, you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. English 16 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard In other words, you adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install identical (the same...
... channel configuration, you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. English 16 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard In other words, you adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install identical (the same...
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.... Debug codes. Problem related to USB devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try removing all SATA devices. Memory could not be recognized. English 31 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard Problem related to memory, VGA card and other VGA cards. VGA could not be recognized. If the problem still exists, please...
.... Debug codes. Problem related to USB devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try removing all SATA devices. Memory could not be recognized. English 31 ASRock FM2A85X Extreme6 Motherboard Problem related to memory, VGA card and other VGA cards. VGA could not be recognized. If the problem still exists, please...