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... corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the documentation or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this device...
... corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the documentation or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. Copyright Notice: No part of this device...
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... 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 Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2 A-Tuning 24 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 27 4. Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2.
... 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 Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2 A-Tuning 24 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 27 4. Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2.
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... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. 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 3 contains the operation guide of the...
... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. 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 3 contains the operation guide of the...
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.... It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. Due to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to ...system usage under Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7. 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. quired) * For ...
.... It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. Due to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to ...system usage under Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7. 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. quired) * For ...
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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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...grounded object before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2. Installation This is detached ...from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Unplug the power cord ...
...grounded object before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2. Installation This is detached ...from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Unplug the power cord ...
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For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. 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. 2). FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English Then connect the CPU fan 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 improve heat dissipation. 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. 2). FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English Then connect the CPU fan 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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... two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. 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. 12 English For dual channel ...
... two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. 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. 12 English For dual channel ...
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... 14 English PCI Slot: PCI slot is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
... 14 English PCI Slot: PCI slot is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
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.... USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB_11_12) (see p.6 No. 20) MIC_RED PRESENCE# GND This is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Front Panel... (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for the front OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard!
.... USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB_11_12) (see p.6 No. 20) MIC_RED PRESENCE# GND This is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Front Panel... (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for the front OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of the motherboard!
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... speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is 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 ...FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.6 No. 11) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): ...
... speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is 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 ...FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.6 No. 11) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): ...
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...traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. 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. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 19) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 4) This...
...traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. 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. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 19) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. TPM Header (17-pin TPMS1) (see p.6, No. 4) This...
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... Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to your system for blisteringlyfast frame rates. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Step 3. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Install the onboard VGA driver from... onboard display only. Right-click the desktop. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Boot into OS. Step 4.
... Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to your system for blisteringlyfast frame rates. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Step 3. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Install the onboard VGA driver from... onboard display only. Right-click the desktop. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Boot into OS. Step 4.
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... Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on ... CD-ROM drive. 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. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer...
... Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on ... CD-ROM drive. 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. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer...
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... the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more. 27 English 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 motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Double-click Shop utility. Hot News: The... allows users to perform job-related tasks. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer.
... the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more. 27 English 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 motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Double-click Shop utility. Hot News: The... allows users to perform job-related tasks. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer.
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...FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4. The UEFI chip on your system. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. You may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard... stores the UEFI Setup Utility. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date ...
...FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4. The UEFI chip on your system. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. You may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard... stores the UEFI Setup Utility. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date ...
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... to [Auto] by default. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 36 English
... to [Auto] by default. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 36 English
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USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. ACPI HPET table Use this item to power on the system. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to submit Windows® certification. 45 English The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to power on the system.
USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. ACPI HPET table Use this item to power on the system. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to submit Windows® certification. 45 English The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to power on the system.
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... This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is value [Full On]. The default is value [Full On]. The...
... This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is value [Full On]. The default is value [Full On]. The...