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.... 1. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Introduction...
.... 1. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. Introduction...
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... backup purpose, without written consent of their respective companies, and are furnished for informational use only and subject to infringe. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for ...fitness for any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Version 1.0 Published August 2013 Copyright©2013...
... backup purpose, without written consent of their respective companies, and are furnished for informational use only and subject to infringe. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for ...fitness for any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Version 1.0 Published August 2013 Copyright©2013...
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... 3.0 FM2A88X Extreme4+ PCIE2 LAN Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 Front USB 3.0 X Fast USB CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE4 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset CI1 1 1 TPMS1 PCI2 RoHS 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM1 1 USB_11_12 1 USB_13_14 1 USB_15_16 1 PLED1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 CHA_FAN1 1 SATA3_7 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_5 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_6 English 2 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard
... 3.0 FM2A88X Extreme4+ PCIE2 LAN Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 Front USB 3.0 X Fast USB CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE4 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset CI1 1 1 TPMS1 PCI2 RoHS 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM1 1 USB_11_12 1 USB_13_14 1 USB_15_16 1 PLED1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 CHA_FAN1 1 SATA3_7 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_5 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_6 English 2 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard
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...) 26 TPM Header (TPMS1) 27 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 3 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English No.
...) 26 TPM Header (TPMS1) 27 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 29 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 3 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English No.
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... HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. V V V To enable Multi-Streaming, you will find the "Mixer" tool on the LAN port. English 5 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard V -- -- Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 9) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 7) Central / Bass (No. 6) Line In or Side Speaker (No. 8) -- -- -- After restarting your system. Please refer...
... HDA Audio 2nd output" to use the front panel audio. V V V To enable Multi-Streaming, you will find the "Mixer" tool on the LAN port. English 5 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard V -- -- Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 9) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 7) Central / Bass (No. 6) Line In or Side Speaker (No. 8) -- -- -- After restarting your system. Please refer...
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... option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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...AMD Memory Profile (AMP) - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) 7 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Three VGA output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI Ports - Supports Triple Monitor - Supports Dual-link DVI-D with FM2+ CPU. Supports Auto.... Supports D-Sub with two DIMMs. - capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 1) * DDR3 2600+ is only supported with max. ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 ...
...AMD Memory Profile (AMP) - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) 7 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Three VGA output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI Ports - Supports Triple Monitor - Supports Dual-link DVI-D with FM2+ CPU. Supports Auto.... Supports D-Sub with two DIMMs. - capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 1) * DDR3 2600+ is only supported with max. ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 ...
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... 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x IR Header - 1 x COM Port Header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x Power LED Header - 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) English 8 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology - Supports Blu...
... 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x IR Header - 1 x COM Port Header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x Power LED Header - 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) English 8 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology - Supports Blu...
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...overclocking tools. Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports jumperfree - It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard Chassis temperature sensing - CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - CASE OPEN detection -
...overclocking tools. Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports jumperfree - It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard Chassis temperature sensing - CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome... (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - CASE OPEN detection -
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CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Deep Color mode will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ...on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use. 3. HBR is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. Due to the operating system ...8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 10 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English
CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Deep Color mode will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ...on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use. 3. HBR is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. Due to the operating system ...8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 10 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English
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...noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger allows you to enter into 11 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, ... lot more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to shorten boot up to 40% faster than before. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up time...
...noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger allows you to enter into 11 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, ... lot more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to shorten boot up to 40% faster than before. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up time...
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... used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of failing. The performance may schedule 12 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of ... depend on the properties of your USB disk. Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. And it can configure your SSDs or HDDs in the root directory ...
... used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of failing. The performance may schedule 12 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of ... depend on the properties of your USB disk. Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. And it can configure your SSDs or HDDs in the root directory ...
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... In order to prevent users from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to your PC. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if ... Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 13 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers. the starting and ending hours of internet access...
... In order to prevent users from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to your PC. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if ... Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 13 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers. the starting and ending hours of internet access...
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...USB storage device, please change your CPUs. Simply press "X" when turning on the PC next time. Just 14 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will...", then you to get up experience. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can start installing the OS in RAID mode. ASRock Restart to unleash the hidden power of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The speedy boot will automatically overclock...
...USB storage device, please change your CPUs. Simply press "X" when turning on the PC next time. Just 14 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC, X-Boost will...", then you to get up experience. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can start installing the OS in RAID mode. ASRock Restart to unleash the hidden power of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The speedy boot will automatically overclock...
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... a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in A-Tuning. simply enable this function; ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 15 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? The fans will be assured to access the UEFI...
... a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in A-Tuning. simply enable this function; ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 15 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? The fans will be assured to access the UEFI...
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... off or the power cord is an ATX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to do so may damage the motherboard. 16 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you uninstall any motherboard...
... off or the power cord is an ATX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to do so may damage the motherboard. 16 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you uninstall any motherboard...
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2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. When the CPU is locked. 17 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it fits ...
2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. When the CPU is locked. 17 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it fits ...
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... and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 18 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 3 or...
... and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 18 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 3 or...
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... to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. English 19 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard otherwise, this motherboard, it is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. If you adopt...
... to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. English 19 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard otherwise, this motherboard, it is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. If you adopt...
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... switched off or the power cord is used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. English 21 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x4 lane...
... switched off or the power cord is used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. English 21 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ Motherboard PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x4 lane...