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- ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 1
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 1 English - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 2
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 FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 3
2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 2. Installation 9 2.1 CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 21 3. Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2 A-Tuning 24 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 4
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 35 4.4 Advanced Screen 38 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 40 4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 41 4.4.4 Storage Configuration 42 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 43 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 44 4.4.7 USB Configuration 46 4.5 Tool 48 4.6 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 5
our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 6
2400 Expansion Slot • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1@ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with FM2+ CPU. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual Graphics Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 7
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 8
(Bolton-D4) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 9
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 / - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 10
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse CPU_FAN1 4 TPMS1 1 DVI1 AT X 45 LAN 6 7 CHA_FAN1 8 1 SATA_4 SATA_2 HD_AUDIO1 SATA_1 SATA_3 9 1 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 10 20 PCIE1 CI1 1 64Mb BIOS AMD A88X (Bolton-D4) Chipset 11 12 19 18 17 16 15 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 11
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 TPM Header (TPMS1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 USB 3.0 Header (USB_11_12) 7 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2) 8 SATA3 Connector ( - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 12
1.4 I/O Panel 1 3 2 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_5_6) No. Description 7 HDMI Port 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB_3_4) 9 D-Sub Port 10 DVI-D Port 11 PS/2 Mouse/ - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 13
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2. 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 14
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 force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 15
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 16
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. - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 17
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 1 2 3 13 English - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 18
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 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 FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 19
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the , user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 20
+ GND IntA_PB_DIntA_PB_D+ Dummy 1 Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) OUT_RET (see p.6 No. 20) MIC_RED PRESENCE# GND This is - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 21
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 22
CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.6 No. 2) 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 23
p.6 No. 5) 12 24 FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector header supports a serial port module. Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.6, No. 19) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 24
Print Port Header STB# SPD0 SPD1 (25-pin LPT1) (see p.6, No. 17) SLCT PE BUSY SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 ACK# SPD6 SPD7 1 GND SLIN# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. English 20 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 25
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Graphics brings 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, - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 26
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 CrossFireTM" and - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 27
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 28
including XFast RAM, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. 3.2.1 Installing A-Tuning A-Tuning can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your desktop. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 29
OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 25 English - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 30
different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 31
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 32
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 the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 33
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 " - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 34
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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 35
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 36
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. 32 English - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 37
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 38
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 FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 39
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 40
Change This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 41
DRAM Timing Control FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 42
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, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 43
4.4.1 CPU Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 44
IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable IOMMU support. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the 128MB], [256MB] [512MB], [1GB] and [2GB]. Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the "Onboard HDMI HD Audio" feature. DVI Function Use this to select DVI function when you - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 45
South Bridge Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 46
. The default value of this option is [AHCI Mode]. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. 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 Use this item to enable or disable - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 47
4.4.5 Super IO Configuration FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port. - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 48
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 recommended for better system - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 49
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system. USB 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. 45 English - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 50
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] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 51
4.4.8 Trusted Computing FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 47 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 52
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 FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 53
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 54
the status 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 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 speed. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 55
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available - 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 - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 56
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be forced to 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 running a WHCK test. - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 57
FM2A88M-HD+ R3.0 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. 53 English - ASRock FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 58
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 FM2A88M-HD R3.0 | User Manual - Page 59
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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