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...lists on ASRock website without notice. FM2A58+ BTC 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58+ BTC Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58+ BTC Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58+ BTC Support CD...for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A58+ BTC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will ...
...lists on ASRock website without notice. FM2A58+ BTC 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58+ BTC Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58+ BTC Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58+ BTC Support CD...for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A58+ BTC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will ...
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... Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug English 3 FM2A58+ BTC Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O only) • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports Wake-On-WAN (see ...CAUTION 3) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports LAN Cable Detection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
... Speaker / Microphone • 6 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug English 3 FM2A58+ BTC Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O only) • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports Wake-On-WAN (see ...CAUTION 3) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports LAN Cable Detection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
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FM2A58+ BTC * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize this feature. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied ...to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this system from remote mobile devices, such as smart phones, tables, or other PCs. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the memory support list on the CPU you to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. ...
FM2A58+ BTC * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize this feature. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied ...to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this system from remote mobile devices, such as smart phones, tables, or other PCs. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the memory support list on the CPU you to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. ...
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...lower the latency in the root directory of your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. If power loss ...(S5). Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 7 English ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to update their lifespan. FM2A58+ BTC ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way ...
...lower the latency in the root directory of your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. If power loss ...(S5). Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 7 English ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to update their lifespan. FM2A58+ BTC ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way ...
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... tuning program that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Restart to UEFI technology is a blend of your user experience and behavior. No more amusing. It is included in the very beginning. ... the PC will be assured to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will completely change your CPUs. FM2A58+ BTC ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot. Just simply enable this...
... tuning program that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Restart to UEFI technology is a blend of your user experience and behavior. No more amusing. It is included in the very beginning. ... the PC will be assured to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will completely change your CPUs. FM2A58+ BTC ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot. Just simply enable this...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 23 USB01_PWR1 1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 FM2A58+ BTC 2 3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 45 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)... T: USB4 B: USB5 PCIE_PWR1 CHA_FAN1 21 PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 20 PCIE1 AT X P W R 1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 6 64Mb BIOS FM2A58+ BTC CHA_FAN2 PCIE3 7 Super I/O PCIE4 PCI Express 3.0 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI1 PCI2 SATA_5_6 AMD 8 A58 (Bolton-D2) Chipset 9 SATA_3_4 RoHS SATA_1_2 10 PCIE5 USB6_7 ...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 23 USB01_PWR1 1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 FM2A58+ BTC 2 3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 45 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)... T: USB4 B: USB5 PCIE_PWR1 CHA_FAN1 21 PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 20 PCIE1 AT X P W R 1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 6 64Mb BIOS FM2A58+ BTC CHA_FAN2 PCIE3 7 Super I/O PCIE4 PCI Express 3.0 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI1 PCI2 SATA_5_6 AMD 8 A58 (Bolton-D2) Chipset 9 SATA_3_4 RoHS SATA_1_2 10 PCIE5 USB6_7 ...
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... 13 English Description 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 8 7 6 5 No. 1.5 I/O Panel 1 FM2A58+ BTC 3 2 4 11 10 9 No.
... 13 English Description 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 8 7 6 5 No. 1.5 I/O Panel 1 FM2A58+ BTC 3 2 4 11 10 9 No.
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... the socket until it is in place, press it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 15 English FM2A58+ BTC Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU...
... the socket until it is in place, press it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 15 English FM2A58+ BTC Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU...
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... (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 17 If you always need to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. FM2A58+ BTC 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual...
... (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. English 17 If you always need to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. FM2A58+ BTC 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual...
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... interface. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE5 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. FM2A58+ BTC 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards...
... interface. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE5 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. FM2A58+ BTC 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards...
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... No.19) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for internal storage devices. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are NOT jumpers. FM2A58+ BTC 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are for AC'97 audio panel. 21 English Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and...
... No.19) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for internal storage devices. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are NOT jumpers. FM2A58+ BTC 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are for AC'97 audio panel. 21 English Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and...
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... pin. 1 2 3 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED (see p.11 No. 14 1 PLED- PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to this header. FM2A58+ BTC Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 15) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to indicate system power status.
... pin. 1 2 3 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED (see p.11 No. 14 1 PLED- PLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to this header. FM2A58+ BTC Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 15) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to indicate system power status.
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... other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. FM2A58+ BTC 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The...
... other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that allows you to install up to your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. FM2A58+ BTC 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that are properly seated on the top of the graphics cards. (The...
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... check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. FM2A58+ BTC 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your...
... check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. FM2A58+ BTC 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your...
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FM2A58+ BTC Step 7. Click "AMD CrossFireTM". Step 9. You can freely enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies ...
FM2A58+ BTC Step 7. Click "AMD CrossFireTM". Step 9. You can freely enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies ...
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... sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. FM2A58+ BTC 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning 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...
... sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop. FM2A58+ BTC 3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning 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...
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Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of your current PC and the devices connected. 33 English System Info View information about the system. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will automatically shift to dampness. FM2A58+ BTC FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. System Browser System Browser shows the overview of the dehumidifying process.
Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of your current PC and the devices connected. 33 English System Info View information about the system. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will automatically shift to dampness. FM2A58+ BTC FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. System Browser System Browser shows the overview of the dehumidifying process.
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Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.3.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. FM2A58+ BTC 3.3 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency. 3.3.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Start icon. 35 English
Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.3.2 Configuring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. FM2A58+ BTC 3.3 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency. 3.3.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Start icon. 35 English
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It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the Windows key does. About Displays information about Start8. 37 English FM2A58+ BTC Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop.
It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the Windows key does. About Displays information about Start8. 37 English FM2A58+ BTC Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop.
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FM2A58+ BTC 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of the screen To display the General Help Screen Discard changes and exit the ...
FM2A58+ BTC 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of the screen To display the General Help Screen Discard changes and exit the ...