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... matches and earning $25,000 for a $150,000 first place triumph. Competing at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. Fatal1ty Story Who knew that at Quakecon 2004, I became the World's 1st Doom3 Champion by traveling to Dallas and defending my title as one ranked Quake...000 grand prize. I was awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the four year history of the year, winning in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Two months later I followed that success by defeating Daler in one else has ever done and a feat of which I actually played competitive billiards...
... matches and earning $25,000 for a $150,000 first place triumph. Competing at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. Fatal1ty Story Who knew that at Quakecon 2004, I became the World's 1st Doom3 Champion by traveling to Dallas and defending my title as one ranked Quake...000 grand prize. I was awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the four year history of the year, winning in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Two months later I followed that success by defeating Daler in one else has ever done and a feat of which I actually played competitive billiards...
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... Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 30 3. Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 F-Stream 33 3.3 Killer Network Manager 37 3.4 Start8 40 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Contents 1.
... Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 30 3. Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 F-Stream 33 3.3 Killer Network Manager 37 3.4 Start8 40 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Contents 1.
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... without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Quick Installation Guide ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be...
... without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Quick Installation Guide ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be...
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... CPU. • Max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with max. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Expansion Slot Graphics • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) • Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with HDMI...
... CPU. • Max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with max. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Expansion Slot Graphics • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) • Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with HDMI...
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... Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 5 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot...
... Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 5 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot...
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... enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock F-Stream F-Stream is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save energy, time, money,... to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your computer and up time. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good...
... enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock F-Stream F-Stream is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save energy, time, money,... to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your computer and up time. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good...
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... please change "SATA Mode" to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver ...due to dampness by sending a support request from a support CD to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. It can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical...
... please change "SATA Mode" to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver ...due to dampness by sending a support request from a support CD to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. It can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 34 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 56 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)... Top: CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 1 FATAL TY PCIE1 FM2A88X+ Killer 8 USB3_5_6 Purity SoundTM PCIE2 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY AMD 9 A88X CHA_FAN3 SATA3_1_2 (Bolton-D4) Super I/O PCI1 Chipset 10 CLRCMOS1 1 27 PCIE4 11 SATA3_3_4 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 ...
1.4 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 34 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 56 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)... Top: CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 1 FATAL TY PCIE1 FM2A88X+ Killer 8 USB3_5_6 Purity SoundTM PCIE2 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY AMD 9 A88X CHA_FAN3 SATA3_1_2 (Bolton-D4) Super I/O PCI1 Chipset 10 CLRCMOS1 1 27 PCIE4 11 SATA3_3_4 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 ...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or ...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or ...
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... the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to...
... the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to...
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... MAC address will be detected. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. When the jumper cap is "Short". Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is removed. 1.
... MAC address will be detected. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. When the jumper cap is "Short". Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is removed. 1.
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 14) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ This header accommodates several system front panel ...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 14) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ This header accommodates several system front panel ...
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... use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 25 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though...
... use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 25 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though...
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... card vendor for details.) 27 English Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to PCIE4 slot. CrossFire Bridge...
... card vendor for details.) 27 English Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to PCIE4 slot. CrossFire Bridge...
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... AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to installation. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to...
... AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website for details. We recommend using this utility to installation. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to...
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... a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to save your system. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Step 7.
... a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to save your system. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Step 7.
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... CD, F-Stream will pop up. 3.2.2 Using F-Stream There are five sections in -one driver to your computer. 33 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker ...
... CD, F-Stream will pop up. 3.2.2 Using F-Stream There are five sections in -one driver to your computer. 33 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker ...
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... of the dehumidifying process. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your mouse to dampness. Key Master Enhance your OC settings as yours. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to feel it! OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. 35 English then you can load the OC setting...
... of the dehumidifying process. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your mouse to dampness. Key Master Enhance your OC settings as yours. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to feel it! OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. 35 English then you can load the OC setting...
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... you to your system from ASRock's support CD, Killer Network Manager will be auto-installed as allowing you to customize priority and bandwidth for all network traffic to fit your needs. 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager When you install the all-in Killer Network Manager: Applications, Performance, Network and Killer Ethernet. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.3 Killer Network Manager Qualcomm®...
... you to your system from ASRock's support CD, Killer Network Manager will be auto-installed as allowing you to customize priority and bandwidth for all network traffic to fit your needs. 3.3.1 Installing Killer Network Manager When you install the all-in Killer Network Manager: Applications, Performance, Network and Killer Ethernet. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.3 Killer Network Manager Qualcomm®...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Killer Ethernet Killer Ethernet displays the network information. 39 English
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Killer Ethernet Killer Ethernet displays the network information. 39 English