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..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the motherboard... the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC Support CD 2 x Serial...
..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the motherboard... the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88M+ BTC Support CD 2 x Serial...
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FM2A88M+ 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 ...; 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports...
FM2A88M+ 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 ...; 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports...
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...as smart phones, tables, or other PCs. You can use . 3. English 5 Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. It needs third-party softwares and applications to wake up this feature. It should be less than 4GB for the ... 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 our website for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7. CAUTION! 1. FM2A88M+ BTC OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 ...
...as smart phones, tables, or other PCs. You can use . 3. English 5 Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. It needs third-party softwares and applications to wake up this feature. It should be less than 4GB for the ... 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 our website for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7. CAUTION! 1. FM2A88M+ BTC OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 ...
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... BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to other users. And it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. FM2A88M+ BTC Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP ...Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing...
... BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to other users. And it can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. FM2A88M+ BTC Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP ...Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing...
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... LED in the BIOS, the LAN/Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your CPUs. ASRock X-Boost Brilliantly designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. FM2A88M+ BTC ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is able to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to unleash the hidden power of system...
... LED in the BIOS, the LAN/Power/HDD LEDs will completely change your CPUs. ASRock X-Boost Brilliantly designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. FM2A88M+ BTC ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is able to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to unleash the hidden power of system...
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... Mouse PS2 Keyboard 27 USB01_PWR1 1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 AT X P W R 1 FM2A88M+ BTC DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 SOCKET FM2b 6 VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 26 CHA_FAN2 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN ...
... Mouse PS2 Keyboard 27 USB01_PWR1 1 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 AT X P W R 1 FM2A88M+ BTC DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 SOCKET FM2b 6 VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 26 CHA_FAN2 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN ...
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... LED indications. 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 FM2A88M+ BTC 3 2 4 11 10 9 No. Description 7 USB 3.0 Ports (USB23) 8 D-Sub Port (VGA1) 9 DVI-D Port (DVI1) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two...
... LED indications. 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 FM2A88M+ BTC 3 2 4 11 10 9 No. Description 7 USB 3.0 Ports (USB23) 8 D-Sub Port (VGA1) 9 DVI-D Port (DVI1) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two...
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... bending of the pins. Step 4. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. FM2A88M+ BTC Step 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to a 90o angle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step...
... bending of the pins. Step 4. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. FM2A88M+ BTC Step 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to a 90o angle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step...
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... always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 17 English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. FM2A88M+ BTC 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. For dual...
... always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 17 English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. FM2A88M+ BTC 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. For dual...
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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. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. FM2A88M+ BTC 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 4 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 19 English
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. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. FM2A88M+ BTC 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 4 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 19 English
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... These eight Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard! FM2A88M+ BTC 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard.
... These eight Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard! FM2A88M+ BTC 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard.
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... and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. FM2A88M+ BTC The front panel design may differ by chassis.
... and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. FM2A88M+ BTC The front panel design may differ by chassis.
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... SPD4 SPD5 ACK# SPD6 SPD7 1 GND SLIN# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. FM2A88M+ BTC Print Port Header STB# SPD0 SPD1 (25-pin LPT1) (see p.11, No. 22) 1 GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L TPM_RST# LFRAME#_L CK_33M_TPM This connector supports...
... SPD4 SPD5 ACK# SPD6 SPD7 1 GND SLIN# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. FM2A88M+ BTC Print Port Header STB# SPD0 SPD1 (25-pin LPT1) (see p.11, No. 22) 1 GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L TPM_RST# LFRAME#_L CK_33M_TPM This connector supports...
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...the installation, you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. FM2A88M+ 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 ...Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are five sections in -one driver to your desktop. Operation Mode Choose...
...the installation, you install the all-in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. FM2A88M+ 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 ...Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning When you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are five sections in -one driver to your desktop. Operation Mode Choose...
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FM2A88M+ BTC FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 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. 29 English
FM2A88M+ BTC FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. 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. 29 English
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FM2A88M+ 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. 31 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.
FM2A88M+ 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. 31 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.
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About Displays information about Start8. 33 English It also lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop. FM2A88M+ BTC Control 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. 33 English It also lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the desktop. FM2A88M+ BTC Control 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.
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... select items + / - English Active Page on Entry This allows you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. FM2A88M+ BTC 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the selected items Switch to next function To bring up or down to select the default page...
... select items + / - English Active Page on Entry This allows you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. FM2A88M+ BTC 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the selected items Switch to next function To bring up or down to select the default page...
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... is recommended to adjust GFX Engine Clock. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is under heavy load. The default value is under heavy load. FM2A88M+ BTC Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to adjust the NB Load-line. SMU Voltage Control Use this to adjust the CORE Load-line. CORE...
... is recommended to adjust GFX Engine Clock. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is under heavy load. The default value is under heavy load. FM2A88M+ BTC Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to adjust the NB Load-line. SMU Voltage Control Use this to adjust the CORE Load-line. CORE...
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FM2A88M+ BTC 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, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section, you may cause the system to malfunction. 39 English
FM2A88M+ BTC 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, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section, you may cause the system to malfunction. 39 English