ASRock FM2A88X Pro R2.0 driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 4
... of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 22
2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide
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3. Software and Utilities Operation
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3.1 Installing Drivers
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3.2 A-Tuning
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3.3 ASRock APP...
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...://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88X Pro+ R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
User Manual - Page 9
...; CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
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• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit
* For the updated Windows® 10 driver, please visit ASRock's website for details: http://www.asrock.com * Carrizo FM2r2 processor supports Windows®...
User Manual - Page 23
... the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below...
User Manual - Page 27
... that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD...
User Manual - Page 29
...Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates.
Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control...
User Manual - Page 30
... 1. Please keep the default UEFI setting of "Dual Graphics" option on [Auto]. Step 2. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot. Step 3. Connect the monitor cable to the onboard VGA port. Please be noted that
the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from onboard display only. For any future update, please refer to our website...
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FM2A88X Pro+ R2.0
3. Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the ...
User Manual - Page 33
3.2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning 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-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning
When you install the all-in-one driver to your system from ASRock's support
CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. After the ...
User Manual - Page 35
...can send this OC setting profile to the friends.
Disk Health Report
Disk Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information, such as hard disk model, serial number, firmware, power on count, power on hours, S.M.A.R.T. values, current temperature, etc. HDD, SSD and optical disk drives are all supported. The health status block displays Good (in green color...
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Live Update
Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers.
Tech Service
Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem.
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User Manual - Page 39
... purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
Double-click
on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility.
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop...
User Manual - Page 40
...is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download.
Installing an App
Step 1 Find the app you want to install.
The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The... it or not.
- The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer.
Step 2 Click on the app icon to...
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Step 3
If you want to install the app, click on the red icon downloading.
to start
Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner.
To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
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Upgrading an App
You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version"
appears below the installed app icon.
Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.
Step 2
Click on the yellow icon
to start upgrading.
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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
Installing BIOS or Drivers
When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.
Step 1
Please check the item information before update. Click on details.
Step 2
to see more
Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3
Click Update to start the update process...
User Manual - Page 45
... brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency.
3.4.1 Installing Start8
Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8.
3.4.2 Configuring Start8 Style
Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8.1 style Start Menu. Then select the theme of the Start Menu and...
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FM2A88X Pro+ R2.0
4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI Setup Utility to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility...
User Manual - Page 62
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Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.
UEFI Update Utility Instant Flash
Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM...
User Manual - Page 63
... reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed. Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS. Network Configuration
Internet Setting Use this item to set up the internet connection mode. Configuration options: [DHCP...