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... no event shall ASRock, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Speciications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please...
... no event shall ASRock, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Speciications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please...
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Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 ASRock Cloud 29 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 39 3.5 Start8 45 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 2. Installation 9 Pre-installation Precautions 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 ...
Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 A-Tuning 23 3.3 ASRock Cloud 29 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 39 3.5 Start8 45 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.4 I/O Panel 7 2. Installation 9 Pre-installation Precautions 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 ...
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.... Chapter 4 contains the coniguration guide of the software and utilities. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. You may ind the latest VGA cards...
.... Chapter 4 contains the coniguration guide of the software and utilities. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. You may ind the latest VGA cards...
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CAUTION! 1. Due to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices ... should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 7. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 4 English WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64...
CAUTION! 1. Due to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices ... should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 7. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 4 English WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CPU_FAN1 VGA1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FM2A58M-VG3+ DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) ATXPWR1 SOCKET FM2b PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 RJ-45 LAN Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN TPMS1 SATA_3 AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 64Mb 1 BIOS CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Chipset USB_4_5 USB_6_7 1 1 RoHS PCI Express 3.0 CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE2 CHA_FAN1 SATA_1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET CI1 1 SATA_4 SATA_2 English 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CPU_FAN1 VGA1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FM2A58M-VG3+ DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) ATXPWR1 SOCKET FM2b PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 RJ-45 LAN Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN TPMS1 SATA_3 AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 64Mb 1 BIOS CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) Chipset USB_4_5 USB_6_7 1 1 RoHS PCI Express 3.0 CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE2 CHA_FAN1 SATA_1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET CI1 1 SATA_4 SATA_2 English 5
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... before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 2. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Before you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the...
... before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 2. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Before you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the...
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For proper installation, please kindly refer 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 dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 5, No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 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 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 dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 5, No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 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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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, ... will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 12 English It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this...
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to install identical (the same brand, ... will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 12 English It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this...
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards. PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 14 English
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards. PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 14 English
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... p.5, No. 7) These four Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard! Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the...) to function correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard.
... p.5, No. 7) These four Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard! Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the...) to function correctly. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard.
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... (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.5 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. English Chassis and Power...p.5 No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or A-Tuning. Though this header. Chassis Speaker...
... (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.5 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. English Chassis and Power...p.5 No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or A-Tuning. Though this header. Chassis Speaker...
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... Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.5, No. 13) TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.5, No. 18) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This feature...
... Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.5, No. 13) TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.5, No. 18) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This feature...
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... supported with combined output to your computer. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 7 environment. Step 5. Click "AMD VISION Engine... Control Center" to our website for further information. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Please refer to PCIE2 slot. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to AMD website for further ...
... supported with combined output to your computer. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 7 environment. Step 5. Click "AMD VISION Engine... Control Center" to our website for further information. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Please refer to PCIE2 slot. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to AMD website for further ...
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... in your CD-ROM drive. 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. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate...be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. 22 English...
... in your CD-ROM drive. 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. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate...be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. 22 English...
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OC DNA OC DNA is met. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to be triggered. 25 English The health status block displays Good (in green color), Caution (in yellow color) or Bad (... proile to dampness. Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information, such as a proile. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to the friends. Then you can send this function and conigure the period of time until the computer powers on hours, S.M.A.R.T.
OC DNA OC DNA is met. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to be triggered. 25 English The health status block displays Good (in green color), Caution (in yellow color) or Bad (... proile to dampness. Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information, such as a proile. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to the friends. Then you can send this function and conigure the period of time until the computer powers on hours, S.M.A.R.T.
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...it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in a situation where you can connect with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to power your PC seamlessly! FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to your PC on or... turn it off mode. Users may use Orbweb.ME Professional to remotely wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. For ASRock motherboards with your computer...
...it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in a situation where you can connect with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to power your PC seamlessly! FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to your PC on or... turn it off mode. Users may use Orbweb.ME Professional to remotely wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. For ASRock motherboards with your computer...
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... 3 Find the host computer from a client device. If you use a motherboard with your host computer up from the list by the computer name you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your Orbweb.ME account and password. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN...
... 3 Find the host computer from a client device. If you use a motherboard with your host computer up from the list by the computer name you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your Orbweb.ME account and password. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN...
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... contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 3.4 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various...
... contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 3.4 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Hot News: The hot news section displays the various...
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... screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system coniguration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker Advanced Tool For overclocking conigurations... Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on . You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. You can also...
... screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system coniguration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker Advanced Tool For overclocking conigurations... Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on . You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. You can also...
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...] and [Manual]. AMD Application power Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at your components and motherboard.
...] and [Manual]. AMD Application power Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at your components and motherboard.