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... occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of...
... occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of...
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... any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of the FCC Rules. Version 1.1 Published September 2013 Copyright©...
... any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except duplication of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of the FCC Rules. Version 1.1 Published September 2013 Copyright©...
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... trademark & DTS Connect, DTS Interactive, DTS Neo:PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Manufactured under license under U.S. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC...
... trademark & DTS Connect, DTS Interactive, DTS Neo:PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Manufactured under license under U.S. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC...
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HDLED RESET Motherboard Layout DVI1 VGA1 TPMS1 1 PS2 USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB ... Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
HDLED RESET Motherboard Layout DVI1 VGA1 TPMS1 1 PS2 USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB ... Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
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... (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
... (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
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Description 9 Microphone (Pink) 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 11 (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) 12 eSATA Connector 13 HDMI-In Port 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 DVI-D Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 5 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard I/O Panel 1 2 57 3 4 68 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)* 2 D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port** 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Line In (Light Blue) 8 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No.
Description 9 Microphone (Pink) 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 11 (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) 12 eSATA Connector 13 HDMI-In Port 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 DVI-D Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 5 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard I/O Panel 1 2 57 3 4 68 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)* 2 D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port** 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Line In (Light Blue) 8 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No.
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... speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". V V -- Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use the front panel audio. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of USB 3.0 ports. ** There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to...
... speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". V V -- Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use the front panel audio. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of USB 3.0 ports. ** There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to...
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... the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 7 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows®...
... the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 7 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows®...
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...32GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD Dual Graphics - Max. Supports Triple Monitor - Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with FM2+ CPU. Mini-ITX Form Factor - HDMI-In - DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.6 with HDMI Port - shared memory 2GB - Three VGA output options: D-Sub,...- resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 1.2 Specifications Platform...
...32GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD Dual Graphics - Max. Supports Triple Monitor - Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with FM2+ CPU. Mini-ITX Form Factor - HDMI-In - DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.6 with HDMI Port - shared memory 2GB - Three VGA output options: D-Sub,...- resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 1.2 Specifications Platform...
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.../s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x mSATA 6.0 Gb/s Connector (Solid-State Drive connector), supports NCQ and AHCI 9 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
.../s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x mSATA 6.0 Gb/s Connector (Solid-State Drive connector), supports NCQ and AHCI 9 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
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..., +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware - CPU temperature sensing Monitor...
..., +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware - CPU temperature sensing Monitor...
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..., including adjusting the setting in EDID. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English It should be done at your system's stability, or even cause damage to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your... Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation...
..., including adjusting the setting in EDID. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English It should be done at your system's stability, or even cause damage to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your... Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation...
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... to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your system. ASRock APP Charger allows you to enter into 12 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices...
... to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your system. ASRock APP Charger allows you to enter into 12 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock A-Tuning A-Tuning is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices...
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...the device. Suspend to update their lifespan. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English The performance may depend on the properties ...of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure ...
...the device. Suspend to update their lifespan. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English The performance may depend on the properties ...of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure ...
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... can start installing the OS in their PC. You may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you are currently using in RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can detect the devices and configurations...
... can start installing the OS in their PC. You may prevent motherboard damages due to "RAID", then you are currently using in RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can detect the devices and configurations...
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...to Windows® 8 from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is included in ASRock's exclusive allin-one -button process. It is a handy tool in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English the PC will completely change your CPUs. No more amusing. The unprecedented UEFI...to install the drivers from a cold boot. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is able to UEFI technology is designed for combo overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is a blend of your user experience and behavior. ASRock Restart to unleash the hidden power of system ...
...to Windows® 8 from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is included in ASRock's exclusive allin-one -button process. It is a handy tool in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English the PC will completely change your CPUs. No more amusing. The unprecedented UEFI...to install the drivers from a cold boot. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is able to UEFI technology is designed for combo overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is a blend of your user experience and behavior. ASRock Restart to unleash the hidden power of system ...
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Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in A-Tuning. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English The fans will automatically shift to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in to five different fan speeds using the graph. Configure up to windows automatically!
Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in A-Tuning. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English The fans will automatically shift to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in to five different fan speeds using the graph. Configure up to windows automatically!
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...local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with 150Mbps, ASRock's 2T2R WiFi solution drives up to other 1T1R WiFi motherboards with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new ... for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Compared to 300Mbps.
...local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with 150Mbps, ASRock's 2T2R WiFi solution drives up to other 1T1R WiFi motherboards with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new ... for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Compared to 300Mbps.
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Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. 18 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Then connect ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package. Step 4 Fasten ...the screw nuts to the WiFi Module. Installing the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables that is installed on the motherboard's half/full (mSATA) miniPCI Express slot. Then attach the SMA WiFi Antenna Cables to secure the...
Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. 18 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Then connect ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package. Step 4 Fasten ...the screw nuts to the WiFi Module. Installing the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables that is installed on the motherboard's half/full (mSATA) miniPCI Express slot. Then attach the SMA WiFi Antenna Cables to secure the...
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...may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you uninstall any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety...
...may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you uninstall any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety...