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  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 1
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 2
    documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation. With respect to the contents of this documentation
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    if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo
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    Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 22 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 24 3. Software and Utilities Operation 25 3.1 Installing Drivers 25 3.2 A-Tuning 26 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 30 4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY
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    4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 36 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 4.2 Main Screen 37 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 4.4 Advanced Screen 41 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 42 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 43 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 44 4.4.4 Storage Configuration 45 4.4.5 ACPI Configuration 46 4.4.6
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 6
    information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel
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    1.2 Specifications Platform • Mini-ITX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design CPU • Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors • Digi Power design Chipset • AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) • Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with HDMI Port • Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter
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    4 USB 2.0 ports) (Sup- ports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Sup- ports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 10
    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit / 10 64-bit / 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 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® 10 64-bit/ 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit /
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    240-pin module) 6 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) CHA_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 A88M-ITX/ac PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 SOCKET FM2b PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET 7 PANEL1 8 ATX12V1 12 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 13 AMD 14 A88X (Bolton-D4) USB3_2_3 1 Chipset BIOS ROM PCIE1 19 18 17 16 15 English 6
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 12
    (SATA3_1) 15 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 16 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 English 7
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 13
    1.4 I/O Panel 1 2 4 3 5 11 10 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)* 2 D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port** 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 6 Microphone (Pink) 9 8 7 6 No. Description 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)* 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01) 9 HDMI Port 10 DVI-D Port 11 PS/2 Mouse/
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 *** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is required to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the
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    1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.0 module that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 2. Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions
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    2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle. Step 2. Step 3. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 18
    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 6, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 English
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    2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2.
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 1 2 3 15 English
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    2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac- tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC
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    SATA3_3: see p.6, No. 12) (SATA3_4: see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_5: see p.6, No. 10) (SATA3_6: see p.6, No. 9) These six Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. SATA3_2 SATA3_4 SATA3_6
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6 No. 19) GND PRESENCE 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
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 25
    the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 ATX Power Connector 24 (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6 No. 4) 12 8 Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6 No. 1) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This feature requires
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 27
    Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with combined output to a single
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Step 7. You can also click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" on your Windows® taskbar to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. AMD VISION Engine Control Center Step 8. In AMD VISION Engine Control Center, please choose "Performance". Click "AMD CrossFireTM". Step 9. Click "Enable
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    Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe. Please note that this M.2 Socket (Key E) supports (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com 24 English
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    A88M-ITX/ac 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
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    features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the System Info, FAN-Tastic Tuning, Tech Service and Settings. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer. English 26
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    OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 27 English
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    to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer. Please leave your contact information along with details of the
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning. Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 29 English
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    Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for 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 Shop
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find
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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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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 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
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    & 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
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 35 English
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    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
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 4.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description / Moves cursor left or right to
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 43
    This item appears only when you set the item "Overclock Mode" to [Manual]. The default value is [Disabled]. Please be noted that overclocking may reduce the AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this feature. Use this to select enable or disable AMD
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the
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    DRAM Timing Control DRAM Slot Use this item to view SPD data. DRAM Timing Control Use this item to control DRAM timing. Power Down Enable Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Nouth Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI
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    item to enable or disable Package C6 mode. The default value is [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 7 and want to enable
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    4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable IOMMU support. Primary Graphics Adapter This item allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. The default value of this
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    4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Good Night LED Enable
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    4.4.4 Storage Configuration A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable the is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. The default value of this option is [Disabled]. SATA IDE
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    Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. ACPI HPET table Use this item to
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    Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller. A88X USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled
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    4.5 Tool A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 System Browser System Browser can let Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support
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    UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Over Temperature Protection Use this item to
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 57
    boot by using an USB flash drive. [Ultra Fast] - There are a few restrictions. 1. Only supports Windows® 8.1 UEFI operating system. 2. You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility in Widows® to enter BIOS Setup). 3. If you are using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must
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    A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're
  • ASRock A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 | User Manual - Page 59
    4.8 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. Secure Boot Enable to support Windows® 8.1 Secure Boot. 54 English
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    4.9 Exit Screen A88M-ITX/ac R2.0 Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to
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    or want to know more about ASRock, you're welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec
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