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... of the BIOS setup. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English You may...
... of the BIOS setup. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English You may...
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FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Graphics • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone 3 English resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High...home/online video • Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports Audio • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN ...
FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Graphics • Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone 3 English resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High...home/online video • Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports Audio • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN ...
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FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is supported...7. If you adopt. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is re- English 5 Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting ... damage caused by overclocking. quired) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation.
FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is supported...7. If you adopt. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is re- English 5 Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting ... damage caused by overclocking. quired) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation.
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FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 * There are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Off Blinking On Description No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection English 9
FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 * There are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Off Blinking On Description No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection English 9
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... socket while you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked. 11 English Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the...
... socket while you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked. 11 English Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the...
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... not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 13 English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 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 will...
... not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 13 English otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 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 will...
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... slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 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...
... slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 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...
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... These eight Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Placing jumper...
... These eight Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Placing jumper...
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.... Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.6 No. 3) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this header. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is...
.... Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.6 No. 3) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this header. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is...
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English 21 FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 21) SLCT PE BUSY SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 ACK# SPD6 SPD7 1 GND SLIN# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# This is ...
English 21 FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 21) SLCT PE BUSY SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 ACK# SPD6 SPD7 1 GND SLIN# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# This is ...
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..., please check AMD website for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Reboot your change. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Step 7.
..., please check AMD website for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Reboot your change. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Step 7.
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... main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 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...
... main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 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...
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... save your computer log in to the friends. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is met. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. The fans will automatically shift to be triggered. 27 English Click on hours, S.M.A.R.T. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due...
... save your computer log in to the friends. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is met. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. The fans will automatically shift to be triggered. 27 English Click on hours, S.M.A.R.T. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due...
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English 29 Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. Please leave your computer. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers.
English 29 Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. Please leave your computer. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your contact information along with details of BIOS or drivers.
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...to power your computer, even if the computer is in a situation where you can connect with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up the computer then use Orbweb.ME Professional to your computer, however the computer was gazillion miles ... Have you ever been in off , monitor and take control of reach? ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your PC on Windows 8.1 / 7. 31 English FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to remotely wake up and control their computers, or...
...to power your computer, even if the computer is in a situation where you can connect with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up the computer then use Orbweb.ME Professional to your computer, however the computer was gazillion miles ... Have you ever been in off , monitor and take control of reach? ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your PC on Windows 8.1 / 7. 31 English FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to remotely wake up and control their computers, or...
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...://orbweb.me. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. English 33 FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 3.3.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to complete the installation. Step 3 When installation completes, reboot the...
...://orbweb.me. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to easily access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software. English 33 FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 3.3.2 Configuring and Using Orbweb.ME Professional Orbweb.ME Professional is a remote control software allowing you to complete the installation. Step 3 When installation completes, reboot the...
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... Wakable mode Ready to Connect / Blue Unable to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake...
... Wakable mode Ready to Connect / Blue Unable to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake...
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... password to log in and you to the user manual of your host computer. Please refer to remotely access your Orbweb.ME account and password. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will...
... password to log in and you to the user manual of your host computer. Please refer to remotely access your Orbweb.ME account and password. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Please be noted that if the host device is not WOW compatible, the host status icon will turn offline and the power option icon will...
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..., refer to open the folder. Step 3 Click the Connect icon . Click on a folder name to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional. 39 English FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 6 Click on Xplorer. Step 4 Click on a file name...
..., refer to open the folder. Step 3 Click the Connect icon . Click on a folder name to the user manual of the Orbweb.ME Professional. 39 English FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Using Xplorer Xplorer allows you to remotely access documents on your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 6 Click on Xplorer. Step 4 Click on a file name...
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...visit the website of the selected news and know more. 41 English Double-click on the image to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.4.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: The category panel contains several category tabs or ...few clicks. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. FM2A88M-HD+ 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 perform job-related ...
...visit the website of the selected news and know more. 41 English Double-click on the image to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.4.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category Panel: The category panel contains several category tabs or ...few clicks. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. FM2A88M-HD+ 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 perform job-related ...