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.... Products and corporate names appearing in the United States and other countries. Version 1.0 Published August 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. This device complies with Part 15 of HDMI Licensing LLC in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation may...
.... Products and corporate names appearing in the United States and other countries. Version 1.0 Published August 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. This device complies with Part 15 of HDMI Licensing LLC in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this documentation may...
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Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 52 4.1 Introduction 52 Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Cloud 33 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 43 3.5 Start8 49 4. Contents 1. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 52 4.1 Introduction 52 Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Cloud 33 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 43 3.5 Start8 49 4. Contents 1. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
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... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English FM2A88X Pro3+ 1. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this documentation, Chapter...
... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Pro3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English FM2A88X Pro3+ 1. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of this documentation, Chapter...
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...on this feature. FM2A88X Pro3+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. We are not responsible for Home Cloud topic. 5 English You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize this motherboard, please refer ... to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on our website for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in...
...on this feature. FM2A88X Pro3+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 3. We are not responsible for Home Cloud topic. 5 English You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize this motherboard, please refer ... to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on our website for system usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ATX12V1 2 3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 45 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (... LAN USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 PCIE_PWR1 CHA_FAN1 23 PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 22 PCIE1 USB3_2_3 AT X P W R 1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 6 64Mb BIOS FM2A88X Pro3+ CHA_FAN2 PCIE3 7 8 PCIE4 Super I/O PCI Express 3.0 9 SATA_7_8 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI1 PCI2 SATA_5_6 AMD 10 A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset 11 SATA_3_4 RoHS SATA_1_2 12...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ATX12V1 2 3 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 45 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (... LAN USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 PCIE_PWR1 CHA_FAN1 23 PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 22 PCIE1 USB3_2_3 AT X P W R 1 CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 6 64Mb BIOS FM2A88X Pro3+ CHA_FAN2 PCIE3 7 8 PCIE4 Super I/O PCI Express 3.0 9 SATA_7_8 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI1 PCI2 SATA_5_6 AMD 10 A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset 11 SATA_3_4 RoHS SATA_1_2 12...
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...screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2. When placing screws into... it on the carpet or the like. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Failure...
...screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2. When placing screws into... it on the carpet or the like. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Failure...
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... and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2, see Page 6, No. 2 and No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact... with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat.
... and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2, see Page 6, No. 2 and No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 11 English Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact... with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat.
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...Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you ... into a DDR3 slot; If you adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct...
...Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you ... into a DDR3 slot; If you adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct...
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PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE4 x16 ...: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express...
PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE4 x16 ...: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express...
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...devices. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Vbus IntA_PA_D+ IntA_PA_DGND IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTXGND IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRXVbus Besides two ...default USB 3.0 ports on this motherboard. English 16 GND IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_1_2: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA_3_4: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA_5_6...
...devices. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Vbus IntA_PA_D+ IntA_PA_DGND IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTXGND IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRXVbus Besides two ...default USB 3.0 ports on this motherboard. English 16 GND IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA_1_2: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA_3_4: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA_5_6...
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(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.6 No. 22) FM2A88X Pro3+ CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.6 No. 2) GND Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire ... 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 3) Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector...
(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.6 No. 22) FM2A88X Pro3+ CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.6 No. 2) GND Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire ... 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 3) Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector...
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... Connector (4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.6, No. 24) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. English 20
... Connector (4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.6, No. 24) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. English 20
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... that are AMD certified. 2. It is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to PCIE5 slot. Please refer to two identical PCI Express x16 ...Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the other graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64...
... that are AMD certified. 2. It is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to PCIE5 slot. Please refer to two identical PCI Express x16 ...Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the other graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64...
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...Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Boot into OS. Step 6. Click "AMD ...discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 OS. Step 2. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Step 5. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card...
...Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Boot into OS. Step 6. Click "AMD ...discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 OS. Step 2. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Step 5. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card...
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... CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 3. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top... to bottom to install it. 26 English Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the...
... CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 3. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top... to bottom to install it. 26 English Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the...
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... send this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on hours, S.M.A.R.T. values, current temperature, etc. FM2A88X Pro3+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to be triggered. 29 English Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Disk Health Report Disk Health Report...
... send this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on hours, S.M.A.R.T. values, current temperature, etc. FM2A88X Pro3+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to be triggered. 29 English Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Disk Health Report Disk Health Report...
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...Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Realtek® LAN, so you emergently needed certain files in the world. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to power your PC on or turn it off mode. Have you ever been in a situation ...computer, even if the computer is supported on Windows 8.1 / 7. 33 English Users may use any other preferred remote desktop application. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to remotely wake up and control their computers, or they could wake up their computers via the internet...
...Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Realtek® LAN, so you emergently needed certain files in the world. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to power your PC on or turn it off mode. Have you ever been in a situation ...computer, even if the computer is supported on Windows 8.1 / 7. 33 English Users may use any other preferred remote desktop application. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to remotely wake up and control their computers, or they could wake up their computers via the internet...
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FM2A88X Pro3+ REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. To do so, go to ... to Connect / Blue Unable to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. If you use a motherboard with your host computer up from the list by the computer name you to remotely put your host computer to use the Remote Wake-Up...
FM2A88X Pro3+ REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions. To do so, go to ... to Connect / Blue Unable to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. If you use a motherboard with your host computer up from the list by the computer name you to remotely put your host computer to use the Remote Wake-Up...
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... to be connected to the Internet to date simply with a few clicks. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.4 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. Click on your motherboard up to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.4.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category...
... to be connected to the Internet to date simply with a few clicks. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.4 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. Click on your motherboard up to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop. 3.4.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News Information Panel Category...
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... with its test routines. If you start up or down to select items, then press to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with the following UEFI... restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. 4. Not only will continue with a mouse. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For ...
... with its test routines. If you start up or down to select items, then press to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with the following UEFI... restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. 4. Not only will continue with a mouse. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For ...