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... of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide...
... of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide...
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... with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10...
... with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with DVI-D and HDMI Ports • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10...
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... PCs. Wake-On-WAN allows you adopt. You can use . 3. 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 overclocking. If you want to...
... PCs. Wake-On-WAN allows you adopt. You can use . 3. 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 overclocking. If you want to...
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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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... by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2. Before you handle components. 3.
... by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2. Before you handle components. 3.
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For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 6, No. 2). Then connect the CPU fan 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 improve heat dissipation. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 6, No. 2). Then connect the CPU fan 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 improve heat dissipation. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
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... if the CMOS battery is "Open". If you update the BIOS. English 15 If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is removed. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. When the jumper cap is placed on pins...
... if the CMOS battery is "Open". If you update the BIOS. English 15 If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is removed. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. When the jumper cap is placed on pins...
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... Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system using the power switch. C. You don't need to Ground (GND). FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 1. Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for HD audio panel only. To activate the front mic. Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to...
... Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system using the power switch. C. You don't need to Ground (GND). FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 1. Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for HD audio panel only. To activate the front mic. Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to...
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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# ...
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# ...
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... Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with combined output to the onboard VGA port. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Connect the monitor cable to a single display for both the onboard VGA and...
... Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with combined output to the onboard VGA port. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Connect the monitor cable to a single display for both the onboard VGA and...
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... Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.
... Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.
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OC Tweaker Configurations for certain models. 25 English FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
OC Tweaker Configurations for certain models. 25 English FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for overclocking the system.
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... news. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to date simply with a few clicks. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your desktop to access...
... news. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to date simply with a few clicks. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your desktop to access...
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FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Step 3 If you can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps. 29 English to start Step 4 When installation completes, you want to install the app, click on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the red icon downloading.
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Step 3 If you can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps. 29 English to start Step 4 When installation completes, you want to install the app, click on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the red icon downloading.
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Click on details. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more Click to select one or more items you want to start the update process. 31 English Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to update.
Click on details. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more Click to select one or more items you want to start the update process. 31 English Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Please update them all soon. Step 3 Click Update to update.
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... bar, and use the UEFI Setup Utility to get into the sub screen. You can also navigate with its test routines. 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... POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. English 33 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4. If you wish to move the cursor up the computer.
... bar, and use the UEFI Setup Utility to get into the sub screen. You can also navigate with its test routines. 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... POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. English 33 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4. If you wish to move the cursor up the computer.
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... time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. If [Enabled] is selected, the power consumption is reduced when overclocking. 35 English FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt supports this feature.
... time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. If [Enabled] is selected, the power consumption is reduced when overclocking. 35 English FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt supports this feature.
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... Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this item to view SPD data. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 37 English DRAM Timing Control FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 DRAM Slot Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.
... Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this item to view SPD data. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 37 English DRAM Timing Control FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 DRAM Slot Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.
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... this option is set to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this item to [Enabled]. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Core C6 Mode Use this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is [Enabled]. If you install Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 and want...
... this option is set to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this item to [Enabled]. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Core C6 Mode Use this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is [Enabled]. If you install Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 and want...
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... Night LED Enable this option to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. The keyboard LED will be turned off Power LED when the system is [Auto]. The default value is power on. English... 41 Onboard LAN This allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will also be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. 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...
... Night LED Enable this option to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. The keyboard LED will be turned off Power LED when the system is [Auto]. The default value is power on. English... 41 Onboard LAN This allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will also be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. 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...