Introduction; Package Contents - ASROCK FM2A85X Extreme4 User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It
delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the coniguration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS software might
be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modiications of this manual occur, the updated ver-
sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may
ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as
well. ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for speciic information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4 Support CD
4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows
TM
/ Vista
Coniguration to AHCI mode.
http://www.asrock.com
64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage
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8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
5
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