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... require technical support related to change without further notice. 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... To get better performance in Windows®...
... require technical support related to change without further notice. 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... To get better performance in Windows®...
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... of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in any form...(including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of merchantability or fitness for any defect or error in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed...
... of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in any form...(including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of merchantability or fitness for any defect or error in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed...
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... trademarks of DTS, Inc. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other countries. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English and worldwide patents issued & pending. Manufactured under license under U.S. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo...
... trademarks of DTS, Inc. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other countries. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English and worldwide patents issued & pending. Manufactured under license under U.S. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo...
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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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I/O Panel 1 2 57 3 4 68 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. 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. 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
I/O Panel 1 2 57 3 4 68 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 No. 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. 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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... audio header. V V V To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
... audio header. V V V To enable Multi-Streaming, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard
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... model you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 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... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of...
... model you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 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... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of...
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Mini-ITX Form Factor - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- Max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x Half/Full (mSATA) mini-PCI Express Slot - ... 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 with HDMI Port - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics in A-series APU - Supports...
Mini-ITX Form Factor - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- Max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x Half/Full (mSATA) mini-PCI Express Slot - ... 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 with HDMI Port - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics in A-series APU - Supports...
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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 Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED...
.../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 Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED...
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... - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - 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 Connector - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power...
... - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - 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 Connector - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V Power...
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...depends on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. If you adopt. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the... may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation.
...depends on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. If you adopt. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the... may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. We are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation.
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...less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved ...or other complicated flash utility. 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...
...less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved ...or other complicated flash utility. 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...
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... BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. And it can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience....root directory of your SSDs or HDDs in order to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of ASRock XFast RAM is included in games. With APP Charger driver installed, you are transferring currently. Real-Time Analysis...
... BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. And it can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience....root directory of your SSDs or HDDs in order to be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of ASRock XFast RAM is included in games. With APP Charger driver installed, you are transferring currently. Real-Time Analysis...
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...establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English You may prevent motherboard damages due to modify the system ...by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you can easily examine the current system configuration in UEFI setup. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5...
...establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English You may prevent motherboard damages due to modify the system ...by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you can easily examine the current system configuration in UEFI setup. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5...
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... lot more waiting! The lightning boot up to Windows® 8 from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a blend of your CPUs. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot. The speedy boot will automatically ...overclock the relative components to get up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to 15.77% performance boost! ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock Restart to access the UEFI setup.
... lot more waiting! The lightning boot up to Windows® 8 from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a blend of your CPUs. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from a cold boot. The speedy boot will automatically ...overclock the relative components to get up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to 15.77% performance boost! ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock Restart to access the UEFI setup.
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Configure up to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in A-Tuning. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to windows automatically!
Configure up to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in A-Tuning. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to windows automatically!
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... Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. The 2T2R ....11 a/b/g/n + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices including Apple's most recent iPhone. 1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi + BT Module This motherboard comes with 150Mbps...
... Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English BT 4.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. The 2T2R ....11 a/b/g/n + BT v4.0 module that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices including Apple's most recent iPhone. 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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Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package. Then connect ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. 18 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to the WiFi Module. Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on ...
Step 2 Locate the WiFi Module that come with the package. Then connect ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. 18 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Step 4 Fasten the screw nuts to the WiFi Module. Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the antenna ports on ...
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... 3. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it . To avoid damaging the motherboard components ... you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that ...
... 3. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it . To avoid damaging the motherboard components ... you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that ...