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... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. 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 FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA...
... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. 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 FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA...
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... (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) - Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology - Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 2 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA Connector - 2 x USB ...AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) - Chassis temperature sensing 4 HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 7 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support ...
... (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) - Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology - Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 2 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA Connector - 2 x USB ...AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with multilingual GUI support (1 x Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) - Chassis temperature sensing 4 HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 7 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support ...
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.... Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect ..., WHQL - Whether 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in ...
.... Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect ..., WHQL - Whether 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in ...
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... energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you - ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your BIOS only in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your Windows® desktop in a few seconds. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and...
... energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you - ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your BIOS only in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your Windows® desktop in a few seconds. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and...
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...the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are transferring currently. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified .... The performance may schedule 7 If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. LAN Application ...
...the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are transferring currently. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified .... The performance may schedule 7 If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. LAN Application ...
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... Top: RJ-45 Top: USB3_5_6 CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN Center: Top: CROSS_FIRE_PWR1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4...
... Top: RJ-45 Top: USB3_5_6 CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Bottom: MIC IN Center: Top: CROSS_FIRE_PWR1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PCIE1 FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4...
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... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB...
... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB...
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..." when jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. tion. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper... and pin2 are setup. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. 20...
..." when jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. tion. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper... and pin2 are setup. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status. 20...
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... duplicate a working copy of your system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the primary BIOS. Normally, the system will take over on /off the system. Reset Switch allows users to...
... duplicate a working copy of your system. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, a primary BIOS (BIOS_A) and a backup BIOS (BIOS_B), which BIOS is corrupted or damaged, just flip the BIOS Selection Switch to "B", then the backup BIOS will work on the primary BIOS. Normally, the system will take over on /off the system. Reset Switch allows users to...
User Manual
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... the textbox next to [Disable]. 2. Drag the switch right or left to the HDMI-In port on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is set to "Hotkey:" and enter the action for the key. 1. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the motherboard via an HDMI cable...
... the textbox next to [Disable]. 2. Drag the switch right or left to the HDMI-In port on the desktop and find "HDMI-IN" function in BIOS SETUP is set to "Hotkey:" and enter the action for the key. 1. Step 3 Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon on the motherboard via an HDMI cable...
User Manual
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... UEFI chip on the menu bar, and use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up or down to select ... to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. 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 also restart by pressing...
... UEFI chip on the menu bar, and use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up or down to select ... to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. 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 also restart by pressing...
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AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. The default value of this option is suggested to enable or disable SATA ... option is [AHCI Mode]. SATA IDE Combined Mode This item is [Enabled]. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to RAID mode, it is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto...
AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. The default value of this option is suggested to enable or disable SATA ... option is [AHCI Mode]. SATA IDE Combined Mode This item is [Enabled]. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to RAID mode, it is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto...
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... or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of seconds to wait for you to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Only supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. If you may not boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support ... [Ultra Fast] - The only restriction is set to boot. There are a few restrictions. 1. Disable Fast Boot. [Fast] - You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.
... or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of seconds to wait for you to enter BIOS Setup). 3. Only supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system. 2. If you may not boot by using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support ... [Ultra Fast] - The only restriction is set to boot. There are a few restrictions. 1. Disable Fast Boot. [Fast] - You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in order to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.
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... ROM only. Do not launch? 72 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - If you are using Windows® 8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you 're running a WHCK test. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable...
... ROM only. Do not launch? 72 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - If you are using Windows® 8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you 're running a WHCK test. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable...
Quick Installation Guide
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... FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_3_4 SATA3_1_2 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET BIOS_A_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 Dr. Debug BIOS_SEL1 SATA3_5 A B SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 RESET POWER SATA3_7_8 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6...
... FM2A88X Extreme6+ LAN PCIE2 Purity SoundTM Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY PCI1 PCIE4 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS COM1 PCIE5 CI1 IR1 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 1 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_3_4 SATA3_1_2 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET BIOS_A_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_A1 BIOS_B_LED1 64Mb BIOS BIOS_B1 Dr. Debug BIOS_SEL1 SATA3_5 A B SPEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 RESET POWER SATA3_7_8 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6...
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... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB... COM Port Header (COM1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 29 XFire Power Connector (CROSS_FIRE_PWR1) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 4 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English No.
... SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 14 Power Switch (PWRBTN1) 15 Reset Switch (RSTBTN1) 16 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 21 USB... COM Port Header (COM1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 29 XFire Power Connector (CROSS_FIRE_PWR1) 30 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 4 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English No.
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... related to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step...
... related to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step...
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...) - Supports jumperfree - CPU temperature sensing - ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage multi-adjustment - Chassis temperature sensing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology - English Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor 10 - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 2 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA Connector - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4...
...) - Supports jumperfree - CPU temperature sensing - ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR Voltage multi-adjustment - Chassis temperature sensing ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology - English Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor 10 - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 2 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA Connector - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4...
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...OPEN detection - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 ... / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party ...
...OPEN detection - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 ... / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party ...
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...BIOS file to save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your system. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into Standby mode (S1), 12 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6...+ Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your PC in Windows® to 40% faster than before. Just launch...
...BIOS file to save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your system. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into Standby mode (S1), 12 ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6...+ Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your PC in Windows® to 40% faster than before. Just launch...