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- ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 1
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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 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 3
1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 27 2.8 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 30 3. Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 A- - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 4
4.5 Tool 62 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 65 4.7 Boot Screen 66 4.8 Security Screen 68 4.9 Exit Screen 69 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 5
specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 6
A-Style CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Micro ATX Form Factor - All Solid Capacitor design - Home Cloud - Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors - 4 + 2 Power Phase design - AMD A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - Supports DDR3 2600 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 7
Wake On Internet Technology - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A75 FCH (Hudson-D3)) - 1 x RJ - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 8
by AMD A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 support - DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 9
2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 10
Boot allows you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. With this - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 11
loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature. ASRock OMG (Online Management - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 12
ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your PC. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock convenient computing environment. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 13
", then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. ASRock 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 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 14
we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically! ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in A-Tuning. Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 15
CHA_FAN1 FM2A75M Pro4+ PCIE1 Front USB 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE2 CI1 1 CMOS BATTERY XFast RAM 1 CLRCMOS1 XFast LAN XFast USB PCIE3 AMD A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) Chipset RoHS COM1 1 PCI1 LPT1 1 TPMS1 USB_9_10 1 USB_7_8 1 USB_5_6 1 64Mb BIOS PLED1 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 16
No. Description 1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header ( - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 17
Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No. Description 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2)* 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) (AMD A75 FCH (Hudson-D3)) 12 HDMI Port 13 DVI-D Port 14 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 13 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 18
* It is recommended to install the USB Keyboard/Mouse cable to USB 2.0 ports (USB_1_2 or USB_3_4) instead of USB 3.0 ports. ** There are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Off - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 19
Installation This is a Micro ATX 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 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 20
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 fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 21
and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 3 or CPU_FAN2, see Page 11, No. 4). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 22
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 always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2. It is unable - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 23
1 2 3 19 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 24
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots 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 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 25
need to clear the CMOS when you just finish 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 address will be cleared only if - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 26
1 GND P+9 P-9 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 Header (19-pin USB3_3_4) (see p.11, No. 8) Vbus IntA_P3_SSRXIntA_P3_SSRX+ GND IntA_P3_SSTXIntA_P3_SSTX+ GND - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 27
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 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 28
RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 29
) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 3) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect 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 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 30
a serial port module. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.11, No. 27) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Print - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 31
AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.) 27 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 32
Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot. 28 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 33
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 Center then restart your computer. Please check - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 34
Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A75 FCH (Hudson-D3) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with combined output to a single - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 35
your system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 36
or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 37
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 , OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer. 33 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 38
Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. OMG Schedule - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 39
different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 40
Tech Service Contact Tech Service. 36 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 41
3.3 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology allows you to wake up and remote control your home computer from energy efficient sleep mode. Before configuring this feature, make sure that the "PCI Device Power On" is enabled - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 42
Step 3 Click on Remote Client and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Step 4 Double-click the Sunlogin Remote Control icon tray. in the Windows system Step 5 Make sure that "Remote wakeup module" and "Remote control module" is set to On. 38 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 43
Installing Sunlogin control client Step 1 For Windows users: Download "Control Client" from the Download section of sunlogin.oray.com and execute it. Log-in with your Sunlogin Account and Password. For iPad/iPhone users: Download "Sunlogin" from the App Store and install the app. Then fill in your - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 44
For Andriod mobile device users: Search "Sunlogin" in Google PLAY and then install the app. Then fill in your Sunlogin Account and Password. Using Remote Wakeup For Windows users: Select one Host (Offline with Gray power button) on the control client panel to wake up your home computer. For iPad/ - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 45
For Andriod mobile device users: Tap one Host (Offline with Blue power button ) on the Host List. Then tap the Power button to wakeup your home computer. 41 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 46
Using Remote Control For Windows users: Right-click on a Host (Online with Blue Windows logo) on the control client panel. Then key in your remote access password. For iPad/iPhone users: Tap one online machine on the Host List and fill in the Access password to start using remote control. 42 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 47
For Andriod mobile device users: Tap one online machine and fill in the Access password to start using remote control. Tutorial Video 43 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 48
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Configure Configure provides configuration options, including icon sizes, which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display, quick access to recently used apps, the functionality of the power button, and more. Control 45 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 50
Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does. Desktop Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop. It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 51
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 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 52
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 select Screens / Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 53
Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your components and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. APU/PCIE Frequency (MHz) This - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 54
[Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 55
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 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 56
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, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 57
) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto]. 53 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 58
IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable IOMMU support. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI HD Audio" feature. Dual Graphics This item appears only when you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this motherboard. Use this to enable or disable Dual Graphics feature. If you enable - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 59
be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. On/Off Play With ASRock On/Off Play users can connect their portable audio devices, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone to the PC and listen to music - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 60
[IDE Mode]. If you set this item to RAID mode, it 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 Combined Mode This item is for SATA3_5 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 61
4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port. Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port. Configuration options: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4]. Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 62
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the 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 when the hard disk is ready, this is - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 63
item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® certification. CSM Please disable CSM when you enable Fast Boot option. The default value is [Enabled]. 59 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 64
A75 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 under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. The default - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 65
4.4.8 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for your hard disk drives. 61 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 66
system time are required. UEFI Tech 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 CD to your USB storage device - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 67
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 Europe], [USA] and [China]. Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 68
Duration This allows users to configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this setting to configure CPU fan speed while "Dehumidifier" is enabled. Would you like to save current setting user defaults? In this option, you are - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 69
of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 70
not boot by using an USB flash drive. [Ultra Fast] - There are a few restrictions. 1. Only supports Windows® 8 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 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 71
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display of Boot Failure Guard Count. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows® 8 64 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 72
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 Secure Boot. 68 - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 73
4.9 Exit Screen 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 save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following - ASRock FM2A75M Pro4 | User Manual - Page 74
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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