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...' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation may cause undesired operation. Copyright Notice: No part of this...
...' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this documentation may cause undesired operation. Copyright Notice: No part of this...
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Contents 1. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 50 4.1 Introduction 50 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 50 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. Software and Utilities Operation 24 3.1 Installing Drivers 24 3.2 A-Tuning 25 3.3 ASRock Cloud 31 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 41 3.5 Start8 47 4. Installation 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM...
Contents 1. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 50 4.1 Introduction 50 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 50 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. Software and Utilities Operation 24 3.1 Installing Drivers 24 3.2 A-Tuning 25 3.3 ASRock Cloud 31 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 41 3.5 Start8 47 4. Installation 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM...
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... visit our website for specific information about the model you 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 Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of...
... visit our website for specific information about the model you 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 Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of...
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quired) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. CAUTION! 1. 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 ...of your own risk and expense. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is supported depends on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory ...
quired) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. CAUTION! 1. 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 ...of your own risk and expense. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is supported depends on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 4 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 25 24 RJ-45 LAN FM2A88M-HD+ USB_10_11 PCI Express 3.0 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS 23 22 21 20 19 18 5 6 SATA_8 7 SATA_7 8 9 10 11 TPMS1 1 CHA_FAN1 12 13 17 16 15 14 6 English
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 4 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 25 24 RJ-45 LAN FM2A88M-HD+ USB_10_11 PCI Express 3.0 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS 23 22 21 20 19 18 5 6 SATA_8 7 SATA_7 8 9 10 11 TPMS1 1 CHA_FAN1 12 13 17 16 15 14 6 English
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...component, place it . Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components... due to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5....
...component, place it . Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components... due to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5....
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Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 12 English For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. You also need to 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 6, No. 3).
Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 12 English For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. You also need to 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 6, No. 3).
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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. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs..., you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 13 English
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. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs..., you force the DIMM into a DDR3 slot; The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. It is unable to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 13 English
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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. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is ...
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. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is ...
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... PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. IntA_P_SSRX+ GND IntA_P_SSTXIntA_P_SSTX+ GND IntA_P_DIntA_P_D+ Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_1... Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 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.
... PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. IntA_P_SSRX+ GND IntA_P_SSTXIntA_P_SSTX+ GND IntA_P_DIntA_P_D+ Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_1... Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 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.
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... the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is off (S5). If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 PLED (System Power LED): Connect to...
... the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is off (S5). If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 PLED (System Power LED): Connect to...
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... with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 25) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. English 20 To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please... COM1 header supports a serial port module. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
... with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 25) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. English 20 To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please... COM1 header supports a serial port module. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
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An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Step 6. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to a single display for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics ... cable to our website for further information. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 7 environment. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Please refer to PCIE1 slot. Currently, AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with combined output to enter AMD VISION...
An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Step 6. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to a single display for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics ... cable to our website for further information. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 7 environment. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Please refer to PCIE1 slot. Currently, AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with combined output to enter AMD VISION...
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... from top to bottom to display the menu. 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. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 24 English Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD... click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. 3. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features.
... from top to bottom to display the menu. 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. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 24 English Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD... click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your CD-ROM drive. 3. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features.
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FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to be triggered. 27 English The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is ... Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information, such as a profile. Enable this OC setting profile to dampness. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the friends. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported.
FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to be triggered. 27 English The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is ... Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information, such as a profile. Enable this OC setting profile to dampness. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the friends. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported.
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...monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in your computer, however the computer was gazillion miles away out of reach? For ASRock motherboards with your PC from anywhere in the world. Have you ever been in a... tablet. You will be able to your PC seamlessly! ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your computer, even if the computer is supported on or turn it off mode. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to power your PC on Windows...
...monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in your computer, however the computer was gazillion miles away out of reach? For ASRock motherboards with your PC from anywhere in the world. Have you ever been in a... tablet. You will be able to your PC seamlessly! ASRock Cloud includes several technologies and software solutions for remotely controlling your computer, even if the computer is supported on or turn it off mode. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to power your PC on Windows...
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...login page: http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log in with dual LAN ports, please disable one of Java is required to be installed to use a motherboard with your host computer up from the list by the computer name you give. English Online / Green Online / Blue Offline / Gray Wakable / Red...Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. If you use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. To do so, go to...
...login page: http://orbweb.me Step 2 Log in with dual LAN ports, please disable one of Java is required to be installed to use a motherboard with your host computer up from the list by the computer name you give. English Online / Green Online / Blue Offline / Gray Wakable / Red...Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. If you use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. To do so, go to...
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... Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet 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 buttons that when selected ...category and allows users to visit the website of the selected news and know more. 41 English 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 date simply with a few clicks. Double-click on the image to perform job-related...
... Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet 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 buttons that when selected ...category and allows users to visit the website of the selected news and know more. 41 English 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 date simply with a few clicks. Double-click on the image to perform job-related...
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... routines. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 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 For overclocking configurations Advanced For ... the cursor up the computer. This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. If you start up or down to select items, then press to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST...
... routines. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. 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 For overclocking configurations Advanced For ... the cursor up the computer. This section explains how to use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. If you start up or down to select items, then press to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST...
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.... Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to [Auto] by default. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. If it is set to adjust GFX Engine Clock. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency...
.... Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to [Auto] by default. FM2A88M-HD+ R2.0 Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. If it is set to adjust GFX Engine Clock. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency...