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Contents 1. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 14 2.5 Jumpers Setup 15 2.6 Onboard ... UEFI SETUP UTILITY 40 4.1 Introduction 40 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 40 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 41 4.2 Main Screen 41 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 42 4.4 Advanced Screen 45 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 46 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. Software and Utilities Operation 22 4.
Contents 1. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 14 2.5 Jumpers Setup 15 2.6 Onboard ... UEFI SETUP UTILITY 40 4.1 Introduction 40 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 40 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 41 4.2 Main Screen 41 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 42 4.4 Advanced Screen 45 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 46 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. Software and Utilities Operation 22 4.
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ motherboard, a reliable...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ motherboard, a reliable...
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...2560x1600 @ 60Hz English 2 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors Chipset • AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory ...up to AMP 2400 Expansion Slot • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1@ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual Graphics Graphics • Integrated...
...2560x1600 @ 60Hz English 2 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors Chipset • AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory ...up to AMP 2400 Expansion Slot • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1@ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual Graphics Graphics • Integrated...
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FM2A58M-DG3+ • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • ... Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) 3 English tion) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports ...Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 6 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: ...
FM2A58M-DG3+ • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • ... Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) 3 English tion) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports ...Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 6 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: ...
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...12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up ... jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment • CPU temperature sensing • Chassis temperature sensing • CPU Fan Tachometer • Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection...
...12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up ... jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment • CPU temperature sensing • Chassis temperature sensing • CPU Fan Tachometer • Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection...
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...DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this system from remote mobile devices, such as smart phones, tables, or other PCs. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Wake-On-WAN allows you to wake up this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for system...'s stability, or even cause damage to utilize this feature. FM2A58M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. It should be less than 4GB for the ...
...DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this system from remote mobile devices, such as smart phones, tables, or other PCs. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Wake-On-WAN allows you to wake up this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for system...'s stability, or even cause damage to utilize this feature. FM2A58M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. It should be less than 4GB for the ...
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... lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of the pins. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to a 90o angle. Step 4. Step 3. Unlock ...the socket by lifting the lever up to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small ...
... lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of the pins. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to a 90o angle. Step 4. Step 3. Unlock ...the socket by lifting the lever up to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small ...
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For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 2). Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. FM2A58M-DG3+ 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 2). Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. FM2A58M-DG3+ 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
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... the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 20) CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.10 No. 2) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Though this ...adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 ...
... the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 20) CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.10 No. 2) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Though this ...adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 ...
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...thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for the CPU mode being used. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you can set up overclocking features. Use this feature. If...]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt supports this to select Overclock Mode. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. The default value is [Auto].
...thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for the CPU mode being used. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you can set up overclocking features. Use this feature. If...]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt supports this to select Overclock Mode. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. The default value is [Auto].
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Setting wrong values in this section, you may cause the system to malfunction. 45 English FM2A58M-DG3+ 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Nouth Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing.
Setting wrong values in this section, you may cause the system to malfunction. 45 English FM2A58M-DG3+ 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Nouth Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing.
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...option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and...]. The default value is [Auto]. 46 English Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. The default value is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine...
...option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and...]. The default value is [Auto]. 46 English Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. The default value is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine...
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Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this option, you like to save three user defaults according to your own requirements. 57 English FM2A58M-DG3+ Dehumidifier Period This allows users to S4/S5 state. In this setting to load and save current setting user defaults? Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables "Dehumidifier" after entering S4/S5 state. Would you are allowed to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled.
Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this option, you like to save three user defaults according to your own requirements. 57 English FM2A58M-DG3+ Dehumidifier Period This allows users to S4/S5 state. In this setting to load and save current setting user defaults? Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables "Dehumidifier" after entering S4/S5 state. Would you are allowed to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled.
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The default value is value [Full On]. Use this option to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is [Enabled]. The default is value [Disabled]. Clear Status This option appears... Protection. The default is value [Full On]. Over Temperature Protection Use this item to set the CPU fan 1 speed. Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. CPU Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Confi guration options: ...
The default value is value [Full On]. Use this option to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is [Enabled]. The default is value [Disabled]. Clear Status This option appears... Protection. The default is value [Full On]. Over Temperature Protection Use this item to set the CPU fan 1 speed. Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. CPU Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Confi guration options: ...
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You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English...
You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-DG3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English...
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... 2GB • Dual graphics output options: support DVI-D and D-Sub by independent display controllers • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with FM2+ CPU. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual ... 2560x1600 @ 60Hz English 6 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors Chipset • AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology...
... 2GB • Dual graphics output options: support DVI-D and D-Sub by independent display controllers • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with FM2+ CPU. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual ... 2560x1600 @ 60Hz English 6 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors Chipset • AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology...
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FM2A58M-DG3+ • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • ... Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) 7 English tion) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports ...Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 6 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0:...
FM2A58M-DG3+ • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • ... Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) 7 English tion) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports ...Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 6 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0:...
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...12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant ...• SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU temperature sensing • Chassis temperature sensing • CPU Fan Tachometer • Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE ...
...12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant ...• SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU temperature sensing • Chassis temperature sensing • CPU Fan Tachometer • Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE ...
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... other PCs. It needs third-party softwares and applications to wake up this feature. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. Due to the memory support list on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please...-bit OS with 64bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use . 3. FM2A58M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the ...
... other PCs. It needs third-party softwares and applications to wake up this feature. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. Due to the memory support list on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please...-bit OS with 64bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use . 3. FM2A58M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the ...
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...Power Supply Installation 1 13 13 English Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully ...) (see p.1 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this header. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. FM2A58M-DG3+ Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.1 No. 10) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector. 1 13...
...Power Supply Installation 1 13 13 English Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully ...) (see p.1 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this header. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. FM2A58M-DG3+ Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.1 No. 10) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector. 1 13...