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.... All rights reserved. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or itness for identiication or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of any interference received, including interference...
.... All rights reserved. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or itness for identiication or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of any interference received, including interference...
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Contents 1. Software and Utilities Operation 22 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 38 4.1 Introduction 38 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 38 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 4.2 Main Screen 39 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 4.4 Advanced Screen 43 4.4.1 ...
Contents 1. Software and Utilities Operation 22 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Speciications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 38 4.1 Introduction 38 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 38 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 4.2 Main Screen 39 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 4.4 Advanced Screen 43 4.4.1 ...
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... manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
... manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A68M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
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FM2A68M-HD+ Certiications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is supported under Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8.1 / 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. quired) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock...by overclocking. HBR is re- CAUTION! 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage...
FM2A68M-HD+ Certiications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is supported under Windows® 8.1 64-bit / 8.1 / 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. quired) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock...by overclocking. HBR is re- CAUTION! 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage...
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TPMS1 1 AT X P W R 1 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 PCI Express 3.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2b PWR_FAN1 VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 RJ-45 LAN HD_AUDIO1 1 FM2A68M-HD+ PCIE1 CI1 1 64Mb BIOS 1 CHA_FAN1 SATA_2 SATA_1 AMD A68H (Bolton-D2H) Chipset USB_7_8 USB_9_10 USB_11_12 SATA_4 SATA_3 English 6
TPMS1 1 AT X P W R 1 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 PCI Express 3.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2b PWR_FAN1 VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 RJ-45 LAN HD_AUDIO1 1 FM2A68M-HD+ PCIE1 CI1 1 64Mb BIOS 1 CHA_FAN1 SATA_2 SATA_1 AMD A68H (Bolton-D2H) Chipset USB_7_8 USB_9_10 USB_11_12 SATA_4 SATA_3 English 6
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FM2A68M-HD+ 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When placing screws into it on... the carpet or the like. 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 the power cord is a Micro ATX...
FM2A68M-HD+ 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When placing screws into it on... the carpet or the like. 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 the power cord is a Micro ATX...
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Then connect 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. 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. FM2A68M-HD+ 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 6, No. 2).
Then connect 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. 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. FM2A68M-HD+ 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 6, No. 2).
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It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. 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 not allowed to install identical (..., you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; he DIMM only its in one memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 12 English otherwise, this...
It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. 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 not allowed to install identical (..., you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; he DIMM only its in one memory module installed. 3. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 12 English otherwise, this...
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... cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards. 14 English Please read the documentation...
... cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards. 14 English Please read the documentation...
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...+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on this motherboard. The current SATA3 interface allows up to install your system. 16 English High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel...for the front OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard! Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors ...
...+ GND IntA_PA_DIntA_PA_D+ Vbus IntA_PB_SSRXIntA_PB_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTXIntA_PB_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on this motherboard. The current SATA3 interface allows up to install your system. 16 English High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel...for the front OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard! Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors ...
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... +12V 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 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. Chassis ...Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.6 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 to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6...
... +12V 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 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. Chassis ...Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.6 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 to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6...
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English 19 Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.6, No. 19) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, No. 17) STB...17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. FM2A68M-HD+ ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 4) F_CLKRUN# SERIRQ# S_PWRDWN# GND LAD1_L LAD2_L SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GND GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L ...
English 19 Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.6, No. 19) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, No. 17) STB...17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. FM2A68M-HD+ ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 4) F_CLKRUN# SERIRQ# S_PWRDWN# GND LAD1_L LAD2_L SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GND GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L ...
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2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual ... output to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 20 English An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to the onboard VGA port. Connect the monitor cable...
2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual ... output to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 20 English An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to the onboard VGA port. Connect the monitor cable...
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... your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 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. Click on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to...
... your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 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. Click on a speciic item then follow the order from top to bottom to...
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... settings for an alert to dampness. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to be triggered. 25 English The health status block displays Good (in green color), Caution (in yellow color) or Bad (in to windows automatically! HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. FM2A68M-HD+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to the...
... settings for an alert to dampness. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to be triggered. 25 English The health status block displays Good (in green color), Caution (in yellow color) or Bad (in to windows automatically! HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. FM2A68M-HD+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to the...
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FM2A68M-HD+ 3.3 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to perform job-related tasks. Double-click on the image to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category ...several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. Click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to visit the website of the selected news and know more...
FM2A68M-HD+ 3.3 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to perform job-related tasks. Double-click on the image to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category ...several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. Click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to visit the website of the selected news and know more...
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... after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. The UEFI chip on . UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and...
... after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. The UEFI chip on . UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and...
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FM2A68M-HD+ Processor Maximum Frequency It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 41 English However, it is set to [Manual], you may ... Frequency and Processor Voltage. DRAM Timing Coniguration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is set to [Auto] by default. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. The default value is recommended to adjust GFX Engine Clock. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum...
FM2A68M-HD+ Processor Maximum Frequency It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 41 English However, it is set to [Manual], you may ... Frequency and Processor Voltage. DRAM Timing Coniguration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is set to [Auto] by default. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. The default value is recommended to adjust GFX Engine Clock. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum...
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USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system. ACPI HPET table Use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this item to submit Windows® certiication. 50 English The default value is [Enabled].
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system. ACPI HPET table Use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this item to submit Windows® certiication. 50 English The default value is [Enabled].
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.... 54 English Network Coniguration Internet Setting Use this item to dehumidify the system after the UEFI update process is completed. Dehumidiier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to set up the internet connection mode. In other complicated lash utility. Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for Internet Flash. Coniguration options: [DHCP...
.... 54 English Network Coniguration Internet Setting Use this item to dehumidify the system after the UEFI update process is completed. Dehumidiier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to set up the internet connection mode. In other complicated lash utility. Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for Internet Flash. Coniguration options: [DHCP...