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...or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of this documentation may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in this device must accept any defect or...battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are ...
...or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of this documentation may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in this device must accept any defect or...battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are ...
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... Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 30 3. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Contents 1.
... Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 30 3. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Contents 1.
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..., it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
..., it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
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If you want to adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you adopt. You can use . 3. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 ...-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. Whether 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. Deep Color mode...
If you want to adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you adopt. You can use . 3. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 ...-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. Whether 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. Deep Color mode...
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...and flash them without permission to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. In other users. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that users are currently using in UEFI setup. In order to modify the ...a useful tool included in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to your PC. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is turned off (or in graphical UEFI. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy ...
...and flash them without permission to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. In other users. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that users are currently using in UEFI setup. In order to modify the ...a useful tool included in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to your PC. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is turned off (or in graphical UEFI. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy ...
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ATXPWR1 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA3_5 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin ... Bottom: MIC IN USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 2.0 T: USB1 Top: B: USB2 RJ-45 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT LAN CHA_FAN1 FM2A75M Pro4+ PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE2 CI1 1 CMOS BATTERY XFast RAM 1 CLRCMOS1 XFast LAN XFast USB PCIE3 AMD A75 FCH...
ATXPWR1 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 PWR_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SATA3_5 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin ... Bottom: MIC IN USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 2.0 T: USB1 Top: B: USB2 RJ-45 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT LAN CHA_FAN1 FM2A75M Pro4+ PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE2 CI1 1 CMOS BATTERY XFast RAM 1 CLRCMOS1 XFast LAN XFast USB PCIE3 AMD A75 FCH...
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...power supply. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before... you handle components. 3. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure ...
...power supply. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before... you handle components. 3. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure ...
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... spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink 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 the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 3 or CPU_FAN2, see Page 11...
... spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink 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 the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 3 or CPU_FAN2, see Page 11...
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It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 18 If you adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866... modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2 slots. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual...
It is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 18 If you adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866... modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2 slots. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual...
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... power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is used to the...
... power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is used to the...
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...P+7 P-7 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-10 P+10 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+9 P-9 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. 22 Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.11 No. 19... interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the...
...P+7 P-7 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-10 P+10 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+9 P-9 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. 22 Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.11 No. 19... interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the...
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...ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a ...13 ATX 12V Power Connector 4 8 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) 1 5 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on...
...ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a ...13 ATX 12V Power Connector 4 8 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) 1 5 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on...
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... print port cable that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.11, No. 27) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. TPM Header (17-pin...
... print port cable that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.11, No. 27) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. TPM Header (17-pin...
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Please refer to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. It is provided ... the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that are AMD certified. 2. If you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Currently CrossFireXTM...
Please refer to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to your graphics card vendor for details. 4. It is provided ... the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that are AMD certified. 2. If you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Currently CrossFireXTM...
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... supported with combined output to the onboard VGA port. Step 6. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. Step 5. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities ... card. Step 2. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Step 3. Step 4. Boot into OS. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only.
... supported with combined output to the onboard VGA port. Step 6. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. Step 5. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities ... card. Step 2. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Step 3. Step 4. Boot into OS. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only.
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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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is ... Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed...
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. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is ... Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed...
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Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. System Info View information about the system. 35 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. The fans will automatically shift to dampness. FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph.
Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. System Info View information about the system. 35 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. The fans will automatically shift to dampness. FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph.
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... not exactly match what you start up or down to select items, then press to move the cursor up the computer. 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 they may run the UEFI SETUP... Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Not only will continue with a mouse. 47
... not exactly match what you start up or down to select items, then press to move the cursor up the computer. 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 they may run the UEFI SETUP... Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Not only will continue with a mouse. 47
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...] and [Disabled]. 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. Spread Spectrum This item should be noted that overclocing may reduce the D-Sub resolution and cause the display abnormal situation. AMD Turbo Core Technology This...
...] and [Disabled]. 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. Spread Spectrum This item should be noted that overclocing may reduce the D-Sub resolution and cause the display abnormal situation. AMD Turbo Core Technology This...
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... system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Frequency for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. Multiplier/Voltage Change This...
... system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Frequency for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. Multiplier/Voltage Change This...