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... 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 36 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 41 3.5 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On...
... 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 31 3.1 Installing Drivers 31 3.2 A-Tuning 32 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 36 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 41 3.5 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On...
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...Temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore English 4 ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI...
...Temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore English 4 ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8, Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU) • CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI...
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... can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to the list. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to access ASRock Instant Flash. 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 Night LED, FAN...
... can configure your USB storage and launch this tool by installing the ASRock APP Charger makes your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to the list. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides faster internet access, which data streams you to access ASRock Instant Flash. 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 Night LED, FAN...
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... USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their lifespan. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to extend their BIOS without fear of internet access granted to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM...
... USB 2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their lifespan. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to extend their BIOS without fear of internet access granted to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM...
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.... B85M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. You will automatically shift to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer...
.... B85M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. You will automatically shift to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 9 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer...
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...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
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... seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. If you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 14) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you clear the CMOS, the case open...
... seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. If you to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10, No. 14) Default Clear CMOS CLRCMOS1 allows you clear the CMOS, the case open...
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... PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that are AMD certified. 2. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to PCIE2 slot. Download the drivers...
... PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that are AMD certified. 2. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to PCIE2 slot. Download the drivers...
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... uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. We recommend using this utility to your system. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into...
... uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. We recommend using this utility to your system. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into...
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... To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. B85M Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports.
... To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. B85M Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports.
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or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click...
or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to working condition even if an unexpected power loss happens while the PC is in sleep mode. 3.3.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click...
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... Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. B85M 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports...
... Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. Please backup any important data before operating to AHCI. B85M 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your system is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to -date. 3.4.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports...
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... enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 73 English It will be switched off when the system is selected, the system will remain off . On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. B85M...
... enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 73 English It will be switched off when the system is selected, the system will remain off . On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to boot up when the power recovers. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. B85M...
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... establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet 82 English Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to modify the system time are...
... establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet 82 English Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to modify the system time are...
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... BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is recommended to plug in the setup utility. B85M Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. UEFI Download...
... BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is enabled, the computer will power on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Period Configure the period of time until the computer powers on automatically to download the UEFI firmware. Dehumidifier Function If Dehumidifier Function is recommended to plug in the setup utility. B85M Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. UEFI Download...
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...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
...) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_A2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATA_5) 8 SATA2 Connector (SATA_4) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) 12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 TPM Header (TPMS1) 21 Print Port Header (LPT1) 22 COM Port Header...
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... header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage...
... header • 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) • 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector • 1 x Front panel audio connector • 1 x SPDIF Out connector • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with Multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage...
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... LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your computer. LAN Application Prioritization: You can boost the performance of your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu...
... LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can configure your computer. LAN Application Prioritization: You can boost the performance of your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch charge up to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger Simply by pressing or during POST to enter the BIOS setup menu...
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... of your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their lifespan. In order to other users. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your current PC and the devices connected. B85M ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that...
... of your USB disk. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". You may prevent motherboard damages due to update their lifespan. In order to other users. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. Only USB 2.0 ports support this feature. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your current PC and the devices connected. B85M ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that...
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... the world. B85M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. Configure up to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 13 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning...
... the world. B85M ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with another smartphone, tablet or computer. Configure up to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 13 English ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to five different fan speeds using the graph. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning...