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... guide of the software and utilities. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about...
... guide of the software and utilities. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about...
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... USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 7 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID ...ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 1 x BIOS Selection Switch - 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events - Supports Secure ...
... USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 7 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID ...ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 1 x BIOS Selection Switch - 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events - Supports Secure ...
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... WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. It should be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. If you want to adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module ...be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. We are only supported under Windows® 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is...
... WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. It should be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. If you want to adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module ...be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. We are only supported under Windows® 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your system's stability, or even cause damage to utilize the memory that there is...
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... allows you - Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Windows® to shorten boot up to 40% faster than before. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing ...Charger allows you to turn on your PC in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to enter into Standby mode (S1), 6 ASRock APP Charger. With this tool and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you to quickly charge ...
... allows you - Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Windows® to shorten boot up to 40% faster than before. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing ...Charger allows you to turn on your PC in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to enter into Standby mode (S1), 6 ASRock APP Charger. With this tool and save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you to quickly charge ...
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...can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet ...off (S5). If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Suspend to extend their BIOS without fear of failing. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily recognize which includes the benefits...
...can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet ...off (S5). If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Suspend to extend their BIOS without fear of failing. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily recognize which includes the benefits...
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... Top: RJ-45 Top: USB3_5_6 CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN Center: Top: CROSS_FIRE_PWR1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4...
... Top: RJ-45 Top: USB3_5_6 CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN Center: Top: CROSS_FIRE_PWR1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4...
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... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB...
... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB...
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... the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on these 2 pins. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is removed. If you need ...to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear ..., date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be detected. If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. ...
... the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on these 2 pins. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is removed. If you need ...to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear ..., date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be detected. If you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. ...
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...(see p.10 No. 16) Power Switch allows users to boot from either BIOS A or BIOS B. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to quickly reset the system. After that, use "Secure Backup .... Users may refer to the BIOS LEDs (BIOS_A_LED or BIOS_B_ LED) to update the backup BIOS manually. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and BIOS Selection Switch. However, if the primary BIOS is currently activated. 26 For ...
...(see p.10 No. 16) Power Switch allows users to boot from either BIOS A or BIOS B. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to quickly reset the system. After that, use "Secure Backup .... Users may refer to the BIOS LEDs (BIOS_A_LED or BIOS_B_ LED) to update the backup BIOS manually. 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and BIOS Selection Switch. However, if the primary BIOS is currently activated. 26 For ...
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... sure that lets the smartphone/tablet output HDMI signal. 36 Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable.
... sure that lets the smartphone/tablet output HDMI signal. 36 Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is no video displayed on your monitor to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable.
User Manual
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... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and...
... the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and...
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.... The default value is for SATA3_5, SATA3_7, SATA3_8 and eSATA ports. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to RAID mode, it is [AHCI Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 62 Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] ...
.... The default value is for SATA3_5, SATA3_7, SATA3_8 and eSATA ports. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to RAID mode, it is [AHCI Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 62 Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] ...
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...are three configuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast]. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to [On], it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to boot. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is you may not boot by using an external... Widows® to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. The default value is [Disabled]. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3. The default value is [Enabled]. 71 There are a few restrictions. 1. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your system for the details of seconds to ...
...are three configuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast]. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to [On], it will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to boot. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is you may not boot by using an external... Widows® to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. The default value is [Disabled]. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enter BIOS Setup). 3. The default value is [Enabled]. 71 There are a few restrictions. 1. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your system for the details of seconds to ...
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Do not launch? Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be forced to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. The third-party ROM messages will be displayed ...
Do not launch? Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be forced to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. The third-party ROM messages will be displayed ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_3_4 SATA3_1_2 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET BIOS_A_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 Dr. Debug BIOS_SEL1 SATA3_5 A B SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 RESET POWER SATA3_7_8 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6...
... FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_3_4 SATA3_1_2 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET BIOS_A_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 Dr. Debug BIOS_SEL1 SATA3_5 A B SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 RESET POWER SATA3_7_8 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6...
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... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB... COM Port Header (COM1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 29 XFire Power Connector (CROSS_FIRE_PWR1) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 4 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English
... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB... COM Port Header (COM1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 29 XFire Power Connector (CROSS_FIRE_PWR1) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 4 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English
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... of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode. You may find the latest...
... of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode. You may find the latest...
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...Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) - Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) - CPU temperature sensing - Chassis temperature sensing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ ...) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 1 x BIOS Selection Switch - 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports "Plug and Play" -
...Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) - Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) - CPU temperature sensing - Chassis temperature sensing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ ...) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 1 x BIOS Selection Switch - 2 x 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports "Plug and Play" -
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...under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit... / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit / XP 32-bit Certifications - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS...
...under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English Chassis Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit... / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit / XP 32-bit Certifications - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS...
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... when your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger allows you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter into Standby mode (S1), 12 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English By calling S3 and... S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This ...
... when your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock APP Charger allows you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you to enter into Standby mode (S1), 12 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English By calling S3 and... S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This ...