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...-step installation guides. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
...-step installation guides. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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...
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...the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, ... may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Version 1.1 Published September 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation are...
...the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, ... may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Version 1.1 Published September 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation are...
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... worldwide patents issued & pending. 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 Manufactured under license under U.S. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing...
... worldwide patents issued & pending. 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 Manufactured under license under U.S. The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing...
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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 No.
... (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 No.
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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 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.
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Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 8) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 6) Central / Bass (No. 5) Line In or Side Speaker (No. 7) -- -- -- After restarting your system. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard V -- -- Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find the "Mixer" tool on your computer, you are two LEDs on the LAN ...
Audio Output Channels 2 4 6 8 Front Speaker (No. 8) V V V V Rear Speaker (No. 6) Central / Bass (No. 5) Line In or Side Speaker (No. 7) -- -- -- After restarting your system. English 6 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard V -- -- Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find the "Mixer" tool on your computer, you are two LEDs on the LAN ...
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... to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. 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... It delivers excellent performance with robust design...
... to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. 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... It delivers excellent performance with robust design...
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... - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors - 4 + 2 Power Phase design - AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) - Supports Intel...Slot (PCIE1 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) - shared memory 2GB - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Mini-ITX Form Factor - HDMI-In - Supports AMD Dual Graphics - DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 with HDMI Port - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - ...
... - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors - 4 + 2 Power Phase design - AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) - Supports Intel...Slot (PCIE1 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) - shared memory 2GB - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Mini-ITX Form Factor - HDMI-In - Supports AMD Dual Graphics - DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 with HDMI Port - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - ...
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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 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage home/online...
.../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 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage home/online...
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... - Supports jumperfree - CASE OPEN detection - 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
... - Supports jumperfree - CASE OPEN detection - 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
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...! 1. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology... for 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 HBR is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are not responsible for the compatible...
...! 1. Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology... for 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 HBR is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are not responsible for the compatible...
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...drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into 12 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Just launch this utility, you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod... and S4 ACPI features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to 40% faster than before. 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 ...
...drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into 12 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Just launch this utility, you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod... and S4 ACPI features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows® to 40% faster than before. 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 ...
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... higher, it can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of... easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. With APP Charger driver installed, you are transferring currently.
... higher, it can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. 13 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it also boosts the speed of... easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. With APP Charger driver installed, you are transferring currently.
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...Guard) Administrators are able to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English It can easily examine the current system configuration in their PC. ...After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. In other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware...
...Guard) Administrators are able to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in RAID mode. 14 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English It can easily examine the current system configuration in their PC. ...After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. In other users. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware...
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The speedy boot will be assured to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up to 15.77% performance boost! the PC will completely change your user ...able to unleash the hidden power of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and...
The speedy boot will be assured to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning. 15 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up to 15.77% performance boost! the PC will completely change your user ...able to unleash the hidden power of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and...
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The fans will automatically shift to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in to five different fan speeds using the graph. Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in A-Tuning. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Configure up to windows automatically! Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords?
The fans will automatically shift to Windows? ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in to five different fan speeds using the graph. Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in A-Tuning. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 16 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Configure up to windows automatically! Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords?
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... 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, ASRock's 2T2R WiFi solution drives up to 300Mbps. WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64bit only... may vary according to the environment. * The WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
... 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, ASRock's 2T2R WiFi solution drives up to 300Mbps. WiFi + BT module is supported under Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64bit only... may vary according to the environment. * The WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11n Module 17 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English
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... 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 4 Fasten the screw nuts to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the ...
... 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 4 Fasten the screw nuts to the antenna ports on the I /O shield. Step3 Insert the RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors to the ...
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.... To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to do so may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into it. Whenever you install ...comes with the component. 5. Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any ...
.... To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to do so may damage the motherboard. 19 ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into it. Whenever you install ...comes with the component. 5. Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any ...