ASRock Q2900M driver and firmware
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... Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
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2.3 Jumpers Setup
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2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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Chapter 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 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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3.4 ASRock Cloud
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3.5 ASRock APP Shop
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3.5.1 UI Overview
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3.5.2 Apps
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3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers
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3.5.4 Setting...
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... the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Q2900M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Q2900M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Q2900M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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Chapter 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 Main ...
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A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM 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 installation, you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. Double-click...
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... your computer from Windows® sleep state to refresh email or social networking applications. It saves your waiting time and keeps the content always up-to-date.
3.3.1 System Requirements
• Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to AHCI. If Windows 8/7 is already installed...
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3.3.2 Setup Guide
Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility
Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.
Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.
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... will connect to the network to download updates. Shorter durations will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption.
Using Smart Connect
1. Keep the applications which you wish to connect to the internet and receive updates while the system is in sleep state running. Foxmail for instance, keep Foxmail running.
2. Click on Windows Start -> the arrow...
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... ASRock motherboards with a Realtek® LAN chip, ASRock Cloud allows users to remotely wake up their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Users may use Orbweb.ME Professional to remotely wake up and control their computers, or they could wake up the computer then use any other preferred remote desktop application. This motherboard supports Wake...
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... access and control the remote host installed with the Orbweb.ME Professional host software.
Installing Orbweb.ME Professional on the Host Computer
You can find the Orbweb.ME Professional host software in the Support CD or just download it from http://orbweb.me.
Step 1 Click on the Orbweb.ME Professional installer package file to start installation. Step 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... be installed to use the Remote Desktop and Xplorer functions.
Using Remote Wake-Up
Remote Wake-Up allows you to remotely put your host computer to sleep and wake your host computer up from a client device.
If you use a motherboard with dual LAN ports, please disable one of the LAN ports to use the Remote Wake-Up function. To do so, go to Control Panel > Network and...
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... computer in order to bring power option icon back to online.
For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the "Orbweb.ME Professional" app icon to launch it. Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Tap the Power Options icon and power...
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... iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android). Step 1 Tap the "Orbweb.ME Professional" app icon to launch it. Step 2 Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password. Step 3 Tap the host computer name that you want to access under the Remote Desktop section.
Step 4 Enter the Windows password...
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For iOS or Android Mobile Devices users: Download and install "Orbweb.ME Professional" app from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android).
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Tap the "Orbweb.ME Professional" app icon Step 2
to launch it.
Log in with your Orbweb.ME account and password.
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Tap the Connect icon . Step 4 Tap a folder name under the Xplorer section and you can...
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... 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...
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...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
to start downloading.
Step 4
When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner.
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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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3.5.3 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 Step 2
to see more details.
Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3
Click Update to start the update ...
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...the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY ...by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not...
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4.4 Tools
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Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI.
Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using...