Table Of Contents - ASROCK FM2A88X-ITX User Manual

1. Introduction ................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 1
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................. 2
1.3 Unique Features ........................................................................ 6
1.4 WiFi-802.11n Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5GHz Antenna
1.5 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 13
1.6 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 15
2. Installation .................................................................. 17
Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 17
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 18
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...................................... 19
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 20
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) ......................................... 22
2.5 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 23
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.7 Dual Graphics Operation Guide ................................................ 28
2.8 Using the HDMI-In Port ............................................................. 30
3. Software and Utilities Operation ............................... 33
3.1 Installing Drivers ........................................................................ 33
3.2 A-Tuning .................................................................................... 34
3.3 Qualcomm
3.4 Start8 ......................................................................................... 45
4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY .................................................. 48
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 48
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 48
4.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................... 49
4.2 Main Screen ............................................................................... 49
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen................................................................... 50
4.4 Advanced Screen ...................................................................... 53
4.4.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 54
4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration .............................................. 55
4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration ............................................. 56
4.4.4 Storage Configuration ...................................................... 57
4.4.5 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 58
4.4.6 USB Configuration ........................................................... 60
4.4.7 Trusted Computing .......................................................... 61
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