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..., employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. In no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of...
..., employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the documentation or product. In no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of...
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Contents 1. 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. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ... Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 24 3. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2.
Contents 1. 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. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ... Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 24 3. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2.
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... manual will be subject to change without further notice. In case any modifications of the software and utilities. 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 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 contains the...
... manual will be subject to change without further notice. In case any modifications of the software and utilities. 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 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 contains the...
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... for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. If you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you to the components and devices of your own risk and expense....utilize the memory that there is no such limitation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. CAUTION! 1. Wake-On-WAN allows you adopt. FM2A88X Pro3+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use....
... for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. If you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the CPU you to the components and devices of your own risk and expense....utilize the memory that there is no such limitation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. CAUTION! 1. Wake-On-WAN allows you adopt. FM2A88X Pro3+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use....
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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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... supply. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety.... 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Whenever you install or remove any motherboard settings. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the...
... supply. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety.... 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 English Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Whenever you install or remove any motherboard settings. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the...
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... this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2, see Page 6, No. 2 and No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. FM2A88X Pro3...
... this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2, see Page 6, No. 2 and No. 3). Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. FM2A88X Pro3...
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...DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. English 12 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. It is recommended to install them ... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you always need to the motherboard and the DIMM if you adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. If you force the DIMM into a...
...DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. English 12 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. It is recommended to install them ... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you always need to the motherboard and the DIMM if you adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. If you force the DIMM into a...
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... thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express... are used for the card before you start the installation. English 14 PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
... thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express... are used for the card before you start the installation. English 14 PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
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...2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. GND IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! SATA_1_2 SATA_3_4 SATA_5_6 SATA_7_8 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.6 No. 19) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.6 No. 18) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY... 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. GND IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PB_SSTX- English 16 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this...
...2.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. GND IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! SATA_1_2 SATA_3_4 SATA_5_6 SATA_7_8 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.6 No. 19) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.6 No. 18) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY... 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I /O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. GND IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PB_SSTX- English 16 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on this...
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If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. (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. 3) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully... ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. 1 2 3 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED (see p.6 No. 2) GND Please ...
If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. (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. 3) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully... ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. 1 2 3 4 (3-pin CPU_FAN2) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED (see p.6 No. 2) GND Please ...
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... 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6 No. 20) RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Though this connector. English 20 To...
... 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6 No. 20) RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Though this connector. English 20 To...
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... / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that are AMD certified. 2. Please refer...
... / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. FM2A88X Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Make sure that are AMD certified. 2. Please refer...
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... the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Boot into OS. Step 5. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to PCIE4 slot. Step 4. Currently, AMD... operating in your computer. Connect the monitor cable to your system for blisteringly-fast frame rates. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. Step 3. Please be noted that the current VGA...
... the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Boot into OS. Step 5. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to PCIE4 slot. Step 4. Currently, AMD... operating in your computer. Connect the monitor cable to your system for blisteringly-fast frame rates. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. Step 3. Please be noted that the current VGA...
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Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers ... to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 3. Click on the support CD driver page.
Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Drivers Menu The drivers ... to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. 3. Click on the support CD driver page.
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FM2A88X Pro3+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. values, current temperature, etc. The fans will automatically shift ... yellow color) or Bad (in to save your OC settings as hard disk model, serial number, firmware, power on count, power on hours, S.M.A.R.T. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to be triggered. 29 English Click on , and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
FM2A88X Pro3+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. values, current temperature, etc. The fans will automatically shift ... yellow color) or Bad (in to save your OC settings as hard disk model, serial number, firmware, power on count, power on hours, S.M.A.R.T. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to be triggered. 29 English Click on , and the duration of the dehumidifying process.
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... smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in off , monitor and take control of it off mode. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to power your PC on Windows 8.1 / 7. 33 English This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology...could wake up and control their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to remotely wake up the computer then use Orbweb.ME Professional to your computer, even if ...
... smartphone, tablet or computer. *ASRock Cloud is in off , monitor and take control of it off mode. For ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to power your PC on Windows 8.1 / 7. 33 English This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology...could wake up and control their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.3 ASRock Cloud ASRock makes your mobile devices connect to remotely wake up the computer then use Orbweb.ME Professional to your computer, even if ...
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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 sleep and wake your Orbweb.... > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up allows you give. FM2A88X Pro3+ REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function.
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 sleep and wake your Orbweb.... > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connections and select Disable. Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up allows you give. FM2A88X Pro3+ REMOTE ACCESS FROM A CLIENT DEVICE The lastest version of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function.
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... latest news. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to download ... or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.4 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Click on your desktop to access...
... latest news. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your ASRock computer. Information Panel: The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to download ... or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information. FM2A88X Pro3+ 3.4 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Click on your desktop to access...
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... pressing the reset button on . You may run the UEFI Setup Utility when you see on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. English 52 4. The UEFI chip on your system. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information...
... pressing the reset button on . You may run the UEFI Setup Utility when you see on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. English 52 4. The UEFI chip on your system. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information...