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UEFI SETUP UTILITY 33 4.1 Introduction 33 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 33 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 4.2 Main Screen 34 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 14 2.5 Jumpers Setup 15 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 21 3. Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2...
UEFI SETUP UTILITY 33 4.1 Introduction 33 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 33 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 4.2 Main Screen 34 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 14 2.5 Jumpers Setup 15 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 21 3. Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2...
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... http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 1. In case any modifications...
... http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 1. In case any modifications...
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...45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector...
...45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector...
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... to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you adopt. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is re- FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by...
... to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you adopt. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is re- FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit * For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for possible damage caused by...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse CPU_FAN1 4 TPMS1 1 DVI1 AT X P W R 1 PCI Express 3.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 21 PWR_FAN1 5 SOCKET FM2b VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 USB_11_12 HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 RJ-45 LAN 6 7 CHA_FAN1 8 1 SATA_4 SATA_2 HD_AUDIO1 SATA_1 SATA_3 9 1 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 10 20 PCIE1 CI1 1 64Mb BIOS AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset 11 12 19 18 17 16 15 USB_7_8 USB_9_10 14 13 English 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse CPU_FAN1 4 TPMS1 1 DVI1 AT X P W R 1 PCI Express 3.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 21 PWR_FAN1 5 SOCKET FM2b VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 USB_11_12 HDMI1 USB 2.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 RJ-45 LAN 6 7 CHA_FAN1 8 1 SATA_4 SATA_2 HD_AUDIO1 SATA_1 SATA_3 9 1 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 10 20 PCIE1 CI1 1 64Mb BIOS AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset 11 12 19 18 17 16 15 USB_7_8 USB_9_10 14 13 English 6
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... the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is removed. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". tion...
... the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is removed. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. If you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". tion...
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.... If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. The LED is on this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 Though 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. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.
.... If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. The LED is on this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 18 Though 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. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.
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..., which can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6 No. 18) RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6 No. 5) 12 24 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can securely store keys, digital certificates, PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK passwords, and data.
..., which can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6 No. 18) RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6 No. 5) 12 24 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can securely store keys, digital certificates, PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK passwords, and data.
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... OS. Boot into OS. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Step 2. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 21 English Restart your system for blisteringlyfast frame rates. Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to your computer...
... OS. Boot into OS. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Step 2. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 21 English Restart your system for blisteringlyfast frame rates. Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to your computer...
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... CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 23 English Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.
... CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install those required drivers. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 23 English Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your computer. Click on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.
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.... FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4. You may run the UEFI Setup Utility when you wish to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The UEFI chip on . 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 advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot...
.... FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4. You may run the UEFI Setup Utility when you wish to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The UEFI chip on . 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 advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot...
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... select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you can set up overclocking features. AMD Application power Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt supports...
... select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you can set up overclocking features. AMD Application power Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt supports...
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...memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Channel Interleaving It allows you to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 37 English SB Voltage Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. DRAM Timing Control FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 DRAM Slot Use this item to control DRAM timing. DRAM Timing Control Use this item to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use...
...memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Channel Interleaving It allows you to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 37 English SB Voltage Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. DRAM Timing Control FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 DRAM Slot Use this item to control DRAM timing. DRAM Timing Control Use this item to select DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use...
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... compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Please set this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Core C6 Mode Use this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this option is set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 39 English Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. SVM When this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual...
... compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Please set this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Core C6 Mode Use this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this option is set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 39 English Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. SVM When this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual...
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Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. The default value is [Auto]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. The default value of multiple video controllers. Share Memory This allows you to DVI port. The default value is [as Dual Link DVI], you can use Dual Link DVI monitor without audio function. DVI Function Use this feature is [PCI Express]. Configuration options: [as Dual Link DVI] and [as HDMI], you can use HDMI monitor with audio function...
Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. The default value is [Auto]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. The default value of multiple video controllers. Share Memory This allows you to DVI port. The default value is [as Dual Link DVI], you can use Dual Link DVI monitor without audio function. DVI Function Use this feature is [PCI Express]. Configuration options: [as Dual Link DVI] and [as HDMI], you can use HDMI monitor with audio function...
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... [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. The default value is plugged. The keyboard LED will be turned off Power LED when the system is power on. English 41 If you to turn off in S3 and S4 state. 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. Good Night LED Enable this option to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Onboard LAN This allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will also be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto].
... [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. The default value is plugged. The keyboard LED will be turned off Power LED when the system is power on. English 41 If you to turn off in S3 and S4 state. 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. Good Night LED Enable this option to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Onboard LAN This allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will also be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto].
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... Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. The default value of this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value is [Enabled]. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. SATA IDE Combined Mode Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value of this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 42 English 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this option is [AHCI Mode]. SATA...
... Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. The default value of this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value is [Enabled]. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. SATA IDE Combined Mode Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value of this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 42 English 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this option is [AHCI Mode]. SATA...
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...-off when the power recovers. 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this feature if the OS supports it. PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after S3 only when the hard disk is shut down. Select [Auto] will enable this item to select whether to enter the operating system after...
...-off when the power recovers. 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this feature if the OS supports it. PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after S3 only when the hard disk is shut down. Select [Auto] will enable this item to select whether to enter the operating system after...
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...connected. [Disabled] - The default value is [Enabled]. Enables legacy support if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. USB devices are not allowed to use of these four options: [Enabled] - A88X USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to below descriptions for the details of USB 2.0 controller. Please refer to enable or disable the use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - 4.4.7 USB Configuration...
...connected. [Disabled] - The default value is [Enabled]. Enables legacy support if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. USB devices are not allowed to use of these four options: [Enabled] - A88X USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to below descriptions for the details of USB 2.0 controller. Please refer to enable or disable the use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - 4.4.7 USB Configuration...
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... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a UEFI flash utility embedded in RAID mode. In order to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. 4.5 Tool System Browser System Browser can start installing the operating system in Flash ROM. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support...
... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a UEFI flash utility embedded in RAID mode. In order to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. 4.5 Tool System Browser System Browser can start installing the operating system in Flash ROM. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support...