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... of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this motherboard, please visit our website...
... of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this motherboard, please visit our website...
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... form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any ...ASRock INC. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation. In no responsibility for any defect or error in this documentation may be liable 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-ITX...
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... are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other U.S. Manufactured under license under U.S. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
... are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other U.S. Manufactured under license under U.S. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
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... 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 USB_45 MINI_PCIE1...11n+BT Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
... 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A88X-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 eSATA3_1 USB_67 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 USB_45 MINI_PCIE1...11n+BT Module NUT2 ATX12V1 NUT1 PCIE1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
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... (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
... (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
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Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)* 2 D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port** 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Line In (Light Blue) 8 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No. I/O Panel 1 2 57 3 4 68 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. Description 9 Microphone (Pink) 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 11 (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) 12 eSATA Connector 13 HDMI-In Port 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 DVI-D Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 5 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)* 2 D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port** 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Line In (Light Blue) 8 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No. I/O Panel 1 2 57 3 4 68 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. Description 9 Microphone (Pink) 10 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 11 (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) 12 eSATA Connector 13 HDMI-In Port 14 HDMI-Out Port 15 DVI-D Port 16 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 5 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
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... Speaker (No. 7) -- -- -- V V -- After restarting your system. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find the "Mixer" tool on the LAN port. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
... Speaker (No. 7) -- -- -- V V -- After restarting your system. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find the "Mixer" tool on the LAN port. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
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... specific information about the model you for details. 7 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... More detailed information of the motherboard...
... specific information about the model you for details. 7 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna 2 x SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... More detailed information of the motherboard...
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... Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (...is only supported with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform A-Style CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 8 - Max. quality conductive polymer capacitors) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Mini-ITX Form Factor -
... Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (...is only supported with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform A-Style CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics 8 - Max. quality conductive polymer capacitors) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Mini-ITX Form Factor -
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.../s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x mSATA 6.0 Gb/s Connector (Solid-State Drive connector), supports NCQ and AHCI 9 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage home/online video - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports...
.../s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug - 1 x mSATA 6.0 Gb/s Connector (Solid-State Drive connector), supports NCQ and AHCI 9 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage home/online video - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports...
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... support - Chassis temperature sensing - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play...
... support - Chassis temperature sensing - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play...
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... system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in EDID. xvYCC and Deep Color are not responsible for possible... / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. HBR is supported depends on this motherboard, please refer to...
... system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in EDID. xvYCC and Deep Color are not responsible for possible... / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. HBR is supported depends on this motherboard, please refer to...
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By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into 12 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. With this tool and ... your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN...
By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into 12 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. With this tool and ... your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN...
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... placed in order to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems... window, you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your USB disk. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Suspend to extend...
... placed in order to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems... window, you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your USB disk. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Suspend to extend...
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...RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer...change "SATA Mode" to modify the system time are having trouble with your USB storage device. In other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. When ...
...RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in UEFI setup. With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer...change "SATA Mode" to modify the system time are having trouble with your USB storage device. In other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. When ...
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... to install the drivers from a cold boot. No more amusing. ASRock Restart to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English the PC will completely change your CPUs. ASRock Restart to UEFI technology is designed for combo overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is a handy tool in ASRock's exclusive allin-one -button process.
... to install the drivers from a cold boot. No more amusing. ASRock Restart to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English the PC will completely change your CPUs. ASRock Restart to UEFI technology is designed for combo overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is a handy tool in ASRock's exclusive allin-one -button process.
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ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-Tuning. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to windows automatically!
ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-Tuning. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to windows automatically!
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Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64bit only. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power ... environment. * The WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with 150Mbps...
Bluetooth v4.0 standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for PCs. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64bit only. BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power ... environment. * The WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with 150Mbps...
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... the antenna ports on the motherboard's half/full (mSATA) miniPCI Express slot. Installing the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables that is installed on the I /O shield. 18 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package.
... the antenna ports on the motherboard's half/full (mSATA) miniPCI Express slot. Installing the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables that is installed on the I /O shield. 18 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package.
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... configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Before you install or remove any component, place it . Pre-... motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Whenever you ...
... configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Before you install or remove any component, place it . Pre-... motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Whenever you ...