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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (including damages for loss of proits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 he terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Deinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together is a registered trademark &...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ..............1 Package Contents ..............1 1.2 Speciications ................2 Unique Features ................ 6 Motherboard Layout ..............10 I/O Panel .................. 12 2. Installation ..............14 Pre-installation Precautions ..............14 CPU Installation ................. 15 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ........16 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ........
  • Page 5 4.4.7 USB Coniguration ............66 Tool .................... 67 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ....... 70 Boot Screen ................71 Security Screen ................. 73 Exit Screen ................74...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ASRock website without further notice. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 7: Speciications

    1.2 Speciications Platform - ATX Form Factor - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors) A-Style - Home Cloud - Purity Sound - HDMI-In - Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors - Digi Power design - 8 + 2 Power Phase design Chipset - AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)
  • Page 8 - Supports Dual-link DVI-D with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2400) @ 60Hz or 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz - Supports DP++ - Supports Multi-Streaming - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI...
  • Page 9 - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 2 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA Connector - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) - 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone...
  • Page 10 4GB for the reservation for system usage un- ® ® der Windows 8 / 7. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to ® utilize the memory that Windows cannot use. ®...

  • Page 11: Unique Features

    OC Tweaker and a whole lot more. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds, provides a much more eficient way to save energy, time, money, and improves system running speed for your sys- tem.
  • Page 12 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in A-Tuning. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web suring faster than ever.
  • Page 13 S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change “SATA Mode”...
  • Page 14 UEFI setup. AS- Rock Restart to UEFI technology is designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. It is included in ASRock’s exclusive all- in-one A-Tuning tuning program that allows users to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC next time.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 Keyboard T: USB6 CPU_FAN1 B: USB7 /Mouse ATX12V1 HDMI_IN1 USB 3.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CROSS_FIRE_PWR1 PCIE1 FM2A88X Extreme6+ PCIE2 CMOS PCIE3 BATTERY A88X (Bolton-D4) PCI1...
  • Page 16 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_7_8) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4) SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5)

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    1.5 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 2.0 Ports (USB_6_7)* Microphone (Pink) D-Sub Port Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) DisplayPort (DP_1) (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) eSATA Connector (ASMedia ASM1042) LAN RJ-45 Port** HDMI-In Port Central / Bass (Orange) HDMI-Out Port DVI-D Port...
  • Page 18 * It is recommended to install the USB Keyboard/Mouse cable to USB 2.0 ports (USB_6_7) 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 indica- tions.

  • Page 19: Installation

    2. Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

  • Page 20: Cpu Installation

    2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Step 3.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    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 dis- sipation.

  • Page 22: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.3 Installation 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 coniguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 5 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 documenta- tion of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 25: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...

  • Page 26: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! Serial ATA3 Connectors These seven Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support (SATA3_1_2: see p.10, No.
  • Page 27 USB 3.0 Header Besides four default USB 3.0 Vbus Vbus ports on the I/O panel, there is (19-pin USB3_5_6) Vbus IntA_P6_SSRX- IntA_P5_SSRX- IntA_P6_SSRX+ one USB 3.0 header on this (see p.10, No. 8) IntA_P5_SSRX+ motherboard. This USB 3.0 IntA_P6_SSTX- IntA_P5_SSTX- IntA_P6_SSTX+ header can support two USB 3.0 IntA_P5_SSTX+...
  • Page 28 Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may con- igure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
  • Page 29 Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables CHA_FAN_SPEED to the fan connectors and (4-pin CHA_FAN1) +12V FAN_SPEED_CONTROL match the black wire to the G ND (see p.10 No. 17) ground pin. CHA_FAN1/2/3 fan speed can be controlled through (3-pin CHA_FAN2) UEFI or A-Tuning.
  • Page 30 ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V (8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.10 No. 1) Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a serial port module. (9-pin COM1) (see p.10 No.

  • Page 31: Smart Switches

    2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has three smart switches: Power Switch, Reset Switch and BIOS Selection Switch. Power Switch Power Switch allows users to quickly turn on/off the system. (PWRBTN) (see p.10 No. 14) Reset Switch Reset Switch allows users to quickly reset the system.

  • Page 32: Dr. Debug

    2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshoot- ing even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.
  • Page 33 Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules. Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices. Problem related to memory. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS.

  • Page 34: Tm And Quad Crossfirex

    2.9 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX and Quad ®...
  • Page 35 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 PCIE2 slot. 2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot.

  • Page 36: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup 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.

  • Page 37: Dual Graphics Operation Guide

    2.10 AMD Dual 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 display for blisteringly-fast frame ®...
  • Page 38 Step 7. You can also click “AMD VISION Engine Control Center” on your taskbar to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. ® Windows AMD VISION Engine Control Center Step 8. In AMD VISION Engine Control Center, please choose “Performance”. Click “AMD CrossFire ”. Step 9. Click “Enable CrossFire ” and click “Apply“ to save your change. Step 10. Reboot your system. Then you can freely enjoy the beneit of Dual Graphics feature. * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used only for identiication or explanation and to the owners’ beneit, without intent to infringe.

  • Page 39: Using The Hdmi-In Port

    2.11 Using the HDMI-In Port The HDMI-In port on this motherboard lets you easily switch between PC screen (on-board VGA) and external video source on the same monitor. This function saves you the hassle of switching cables back and forth when you want to display the screen of another device, such as smartphone, tablet, camcorder, DVD player, or another PC, onto the PC monitor.
  • Page 40 Connection Diagram HDMI Adapter Power Source...
  • Page 41 Step 1 Connect your monitor to the HDMI-Out port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Step 2 Connect an external devices with HDMI output to the HDMI-In port on the motherboard via an HDMI cable. Step 3 Double-click the “A-Tuning“ icon on the desktop and ind "HDMI-IN" function in "Tools"...

  • Page 42: Software And Utilities Operation

    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”...

  • Page 43: A-Tuning

    A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidi- ier, 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 installation, you will ind the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.

  • Page 44: Fast Boot

    Tools Various tools and utilities. XFast RAM Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan! Create a hidden partition, then assign which iles 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. Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users.

  • Page 45: System Info

    FAN-Tastic Tuning Conigure up to ive different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Dehumidiier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and conigure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. HDMI-IN Connect two different devices to one monitor and toggle between the primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time.
  • Page 46 Tech Service Contact Tech Service.

  • Page 47: Qualcomm Atheros Security Wake On Internet Technology

    ® ® 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 eficient sleep mode. Before coniguring this feature, make sure that the "PCI Device Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Coniguration. 3.3.1 Coniguring and Using Sunlogin Oray Sunlogin is a remote control software that lets you easily access and control the remote host that is installed with the Oray SunLogin Client software.
  • Page 48 Step 3 Click on Remote Client and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Step 4 Double-click the Sunlogin Remote Control icon in the Windows system tray. Step 5 Make sure that "Remote wakeup module" and "Remote control module" is set to On.
  • Page 49 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 ill in your Sunlogin Account and Password.
  • Page 50 For Andriod mobile device users: Search “Sunlogin” in Google PLAY and then install the app. Then ill in your Sunlogin Account and Password. Using Remote Wakeup For Windows users: Select one Host (Ofline with Gray power button) on the control client panel to wake up your home computer. For iPad/iPhone users: Tap one Host (Ofline with Gray power button ) on the Host List. Then tap the Power button to wakeup your home computer.
  • Page 51 For Andriod mobile device users: Tap one Host (Ofline with Blue power button ) on the Host List. Then tap the Power button to wakeup your home computer.

  • Page 52: Using Remote Control

    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 ill in the Access password to start using remote control.
  • Page 53 For Andriod mobile device users: Tap one online machine and ill in the Access password to start using remote control. Tutorial Video...

  • Page 54: Start8

    Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Sup- , which is located in the folder at the following path of the Sup- port CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8. 3.4.2 Coniguring Start8 Style Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu.
  • Page 55 Conigure Conigure provides coniguration 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...
  • Page 56 Control lets you conigure 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 interface. About Displays information about Start8.

  • Page 57: Uefi Setup Utility

    4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system coniguration tools, cool sound ef- fects and stunning visuals. Not only will it make BIOS setup less dificult but also a lot more amusing. This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to conigure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer.

  • Page 58: Navigation Keys

    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 <Tab>...

  • Page 59: Oc Tweaker Screen

    4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. EZ OC Mode You can use this option to adjust EZ overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your components and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
  • Page 60 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 value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability. Boost Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.
  • Page 61 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 accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

  • Page 62: Advanced Screen

    4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: CPU Conigu- ration, Nouth Bridge Coniguration, South Bridge Coniguration, Storage Conigura- tion, Super IO Coniguration, ACPI Coniguration and USB Coniguration. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 63: Cpu Coniguration

    4.4.1 CPU Coniguration Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. The default value is [Enabled]. Package C6 Mode This item appears only when you enable the item “Core C6 Mode”. Use this item to enable or disable Package C6 mode. The default value is [Dis- abled].

  • Page 64: North Bridge Coniguration

    4.4.2 North Bridge Coniguration IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable IOMMU support. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers.
  • Page 65 Display Play Port Function Use this to select Display Play Port function. Coniguration options: [as Display Play Port] and [as HDMI]. The default value is [as Display Play Port]. PCIex16_1/DP Output Use this to select the PCIex16_1 slot/DP port output type. Coniguration options: [Auto], [PCIex16_1] and [DP].

  • Page 66: South Bridge Coniguration

    4.4.3 South Bridge Coniguration 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 Panel. Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

  • Page 67: Storage Coniguration

    4.4.4 Storage Coniguration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable the “SATA Controller” feature. SATA Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is [AHCI Mode]. Coniguration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5, SATA3_7, SATA3_8 and eSATA ports.

  • Page 68: Super Io Coniguration

    4.4.5 Super IO Coniguration 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. Coniguration options: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4]. Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port. Infrared Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port.

  • Page 69: Acpi Coniguration

    4.4.6 ACPI Coniguration Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to- RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Deep Sleep Conigure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down.
  • Page 70 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 enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this moth- certiication.

  • Page 71: Usb Coniguration

    4.4.7 USB Coniguration USB 2.0 Controller 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 coni guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only].

  • Page 72: Tool

    OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network coniguration 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.

  • Page 73: Network Coniguration

    UEFI ile to your USB lash drive, loppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar- ing an additional loppy diskette or other complicated lash utility. Please be noted that the USB lash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 ile system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI iles and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI ile to up- date your UEFI, and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed.
  • Page 74 Dehumidiier Period This allows users to conigure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables “Dehumidiier” after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidiier Duration This allows users to conigure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state. Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Use this setting to conigure CPU fan speed while “Dehumidiier” is en- abled. Would you like to save current setting user defaults? In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements.

  • Page 75: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor 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 &...

  • Page 76: Boot Screen

    4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to conig- ure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. There are three con- iguration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast]. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three options: [Disabled] - Disable Fast Boot. [Fast] - The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB lash drive.
  • Page 77 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] - The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the bootsequence. [Keep Current] - The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-partymanufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

  • Page 78: Security Screen

    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.

  • Page 79: Exit Screen

    4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save coniguration 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 message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 80: Contact Information

    Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock 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...

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