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key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

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ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even s continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.

ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application’s priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently. 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 surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

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ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows s to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power 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 this feature.

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ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) s are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other s. In order to prevent s from bying OMG, guest s without permission to modify the system time are required. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers. In other words, the system can autodetect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows® OS. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and configurations that s are currently using in their PC. With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in UEFI setup. ASRock UEFI Tech Service ASRock Tech Service by sending a request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your PC. ASRock Dehumidifier Function s may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling “Dehumidifier Function”. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

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ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change “SATA Mode” to “RAID”, then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode.

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ASRock Easy Driver Installer For s that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our 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 s and installs the other required drivers automatically. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusing. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock’s exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows® 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your experience and behavior. ASRock X-Boost Brilliantly designed for combo overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is able to unleash the hidden power of your Us. Simply press “X” when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to 15.77% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking U can become a near one-button process.

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ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. The lightning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Restart to UEFI technology is designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. It is included in ASRock’s exclusive allin-one A-Tuning tuning program that allows s to easily enter the UEFI automatically when turning on the PC next time. Just simply enable this function; the PC will be assured to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning.

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ASRock Good Night LED

ASRock Good Night LED technology offers you a better sleeping environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. By enabling Good Night LED in the BIOS, the LAN/Power/HDD LEDs will be switched off when the system is powered on. Good Night LED will automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode as well.

ASRock USB Key In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing names to to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long s? Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer 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 to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

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2

1

PS2 Mouse

PS2 Keyboard

USB01_PWR1

5

U_FAN2

U_FAN1

1

4

ATX12V1

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DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

LAN

22 RJ-45 LAN

USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5

DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

VGA1

SOCKET FM2b

DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DVI1


DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)


PCIE_PWR1

CHA_FAN1

21 PWR_FAN1

Center: FRONT

Top: LINE IN

Bottom: MIC IN

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ATXPWR1

PCIE1

CMOS BATTERY

PCIE2 64Mb BIOS

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CHA_FAN2

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PCIE3

7 PCIE4 Super I/O

PCI Express 3.0

PCI1

8

SATA_3_4

PCI2 AUDIO CODEC

SATA_5_6

AMD A58 (Bolton-D2) Chipset

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SATA_1_2

RoHS PCIE5

10

COM1 USB6_7

CHA_FAN3 SPEAKER1

1

1

1

1

1

CLRCMOS1

PLED1

1

1

1

HDLED

1

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

RESET

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HD_AUDIO1

PLED PWRBTN

USB8_9

11

11

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ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

2

U Fan Connector (U_FAN1)

3

U Fan Connector (U_FAN2)

4

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)

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2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2)

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ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

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Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

8

SATA2 Connectors (SATA_5_6)

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10


11

System Header (1)

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Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

13


14

Power LED Header (PLED1)

15

Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)

16

USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9)

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USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)

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COM Port Header (COM1)

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Front Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

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Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

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PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1)

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USB Power Jumper (USB01_PWR1) (only for the USB01 ports)

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1.5 I/O 1

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10

9

8

7

2

3 4

6

5

No. Description

No. Description

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PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

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LAN RJ-45 Port*

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D-Sub Port (VGA1)

3

Line In (Light Blue)

9

DVI-D Port (DVI1)

4

Front Speaker (Lime)

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Microphone (Pink)

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PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

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* 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

Activity / Link LED

Speed LED

Status

Description

Status

Description

Off Blinking On

No Link Data Activity Link

Off Orange Green

10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection

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2. Installation This is an 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 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 U Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up o to a 90 angle.

Step 2. Step 3.

Position the U directly above the socket such that the U corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the U into the socket until it fits in place.

The U fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the U into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

When the U is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the U. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

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2.2 Installation of U Fan and Heatsink After you install the U 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 U and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the U and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good with each other. Then connect the U fan to the U FAN connector (U_FAN1 and U_FAN2, see Page 11, No. 2 and No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the U fan and the heatsink.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and s 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 to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed. 3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 4. If you adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority

DDR3_A1

1 2 3

Populated Populated

DDR3_A2

DDR3_B1

DDR3_B2

Populated Populated Populated

Populated

Populated Populated

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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

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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 documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE5 (PCIe 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards

PCIe Slot Configurations PCIE4

PCIE5

Single Graphics Card

x16

N/A

Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireX TM Mode

x16

x4

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For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards.

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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” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 12)

Default

Clear CMOS

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you 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 action. Please be noted that the , date, time, default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

USB Power Jumper (3-pin USB01_PWR1) (see p.11, No. 23)

+5V (Default)

+5VSB

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Note: USB Power Jumper is specifically designed for s who use LED keyboard / mouse. (only for the USB01 ports) Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Stable voltage and high current is provided for LED keyboard / mouse. The backlight of your keyboard / mouse will be OFF when the PC is off. Pin 2-3 shorted: +5VSB voltage is provided for LED keyboard / mouse. Enable the wake-up function of your keyboard / mouse. The backlight of your keyboard / mouse will be ON when the PC is in standby mode.

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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!

These six Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATA_1_2

SATA_3_4

SATA_5_6

Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_1_2: see p.11, No. 10) (SATA_3_4: see p.11, No. 9) (SATA_5_6: see p.11, No. 8)

USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 17) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No. 16)

Front Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No.19)

USB_PWR PP+

1

GND DUMMY

GND P+ PUSB_PWR

GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET

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Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O , there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can two USB 2.0 ports.

This is an interface for the front audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

1. High Definition Audio s Jack Sensing, but the wire on the chassis must 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 , please install it to the front audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L. C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio .

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OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L

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E. To activate the front mic. For Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / XP / XP 64- bit OS: Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control . Adjust “Recording Volume”.

System Header This header accommodates PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# (9-pin 1) several system front GND (see p.11 No. 11) functions. 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+

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 . You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front . 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 . The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front . The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. The front design may differ by chassis. A front module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly.

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Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1)

DUMMY SPEAKER 1

(see p.11 No. 15)

Power LED Header (3-pin PLED1) (see p.11 No. 14)

+5V

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

DUMMY

1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CHA_FAN1) CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 21) GND

Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S1 state. The LED is off in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off).

Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

(3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.11 No. 7) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.11 No. 13) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 20)

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U Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the U fan U_FAN_SPEED (4-pin U_FAN1) cable to the connector and +12V (see p.11 No. 2) GND match the black wire to the ground pin. 1 2 3 4 (3-pin U_FAN2) (see p.11, No. 3)

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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin U fan (Quiet Fan) , the 3-Pin U fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin U fan to the U fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1)

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24

1

13

Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

(see p.11 No. 6)

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 1)

8

5

4

1

12

24

1

13

Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector.

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work 5 if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 8 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

PCIe Power Connector

1

Please connect a 4 pin molex power cable to this connector when more than three graphics cards are installed.

(4-pin PCIE_PWR1) (see p.11, No. 22)

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Serial port Header

RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1

(9-pin COM1) (see p.11 No. 18) 1

24

4

RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1

This COM1 header s a serial port module.

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2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard s CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM are ed with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireX TM -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver s AMD CrossFireX TM technology. the drivers from the AMD’s website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to the AMD’s website for details. 4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX TM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX TM mode. 5. Different CrossFireX TM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX TM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Step 2

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CrossFire Bridge

Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

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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 PCIE4 slot.

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2.7.2 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 . 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 AMD’s website for details. Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows® system tray. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireX TM . Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to your graphics card and click Apply.

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AMD Catalyst Control Center

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2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard s AMD Dual Graphics feature. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with combined output to a single display for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Currently, AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only ed with Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 OS.

What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include?

An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD A58 FCH (Bolton-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in a Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. Please refer to AMD website for further information: http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dualgraphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3

Enjoy the benefit of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Please keep the default UEFI setting of “Dual Graphics“ option on [Auto]. Step 2. Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Step 3. Connect 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, please refer to our website for further information. Step 4. Boot into OS. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system. Step 5. Install the onboard VGA driver from our CD to your system for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. Step 6. Restart your computer. Right-click the desktop. Click “AMD VISION Engine Control Center” to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center.

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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 click “Apply“ to save your change.

Step 10. Reboot your system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature.

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* Dual Graphics appearing here is a ed 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 of AMD Dual Graphics technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details.

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3. Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

Running The CD To begin using the CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file “ASRSETUP.EXE” in the CD to display the menu.

Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the CD driver page. Please click Install All 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 s. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast 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 CD, A-Tuning will be auto-installed as well. After the installation, you will find the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.

3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are five sections in A-Tuning main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service.

Operation Mode

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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 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 ed by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.

OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other s. Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet.

Good Night LED Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is on, and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system

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FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five 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 dehumidifying process.

OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system.

System Info View information about the system.

System Browser

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Tech Service Tech Service.

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3.3 Start8 For those Windows 8 s who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency.

3.3.1 Installing Start8 Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8.

3.3.2 Configuring Start8 Style

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Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu. Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon.

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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

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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 by the Metro interface.

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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 configure 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. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI Setup Utility after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also navigate with a mouse.

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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 Switch to next function <Enter> To bring up the selected screen Go to the previous page Go to the next page Go to the top of the screen <END> Go to the bottom of the screen To display the General Help Screen Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Print screen <ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

4.2 Main Screen

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When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

Active Page on Entry This allows you to select the default page when entering UEFI setup utility.

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4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

U 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 better system stability. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt s this feature. Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. AMD Application power Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for the U mode being used. If [Enabled] is selected, the power consumption is reduced when overclocking.

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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. U Load-line Calibration U Load-line Calibration helps prevent APU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. NB Load-line Calibration NB Load-line Calibration helps prevent NB voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. GFX Engine Clock Use this to adjust GFX Engine Clock. The default value is [Auto].

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DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.

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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. Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

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4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: U Configuration, Nouth Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, AI Configuration and USB Configuration.

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4.4.1 U Configuration

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Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. The default value is [Enabled]. Cool ‘n’ Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce U voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs. SVM When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. U Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable U internal thermal control mechanism to keep the U from overheated. The default value is [Auto].

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4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration

IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable IOMMU . 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. The default value of this feature is [PCI Express]. Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. Onboard Graphics Select Enable/Disable/Auto for the onboard graphics. Share Memory This allows you to set the share memory feature. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [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 install the DVI to HDMI adapter to DVI port. Configuration options: [as Dual Link DVI] and [as HDMI]. If you select [as Dual Link DVI], you can use Dual Link DVI monitor without audio function. If you select [as HDMI], you can use HDMI monitor with audio function. The default value is [as Dual Link DVI].

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4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration

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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 Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front . Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Good Night LED Enable this option to turn off Power LED when the system is power on. The keyboard LED will also be turned off in S1, S3 and S4 state. The default value is [Auto].

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4.4.4 Storage Configuration

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]. Configuration 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 SATA_5 and SATA_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 SATA_5 and SATA_6. Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value is [Enabled]. If you want to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports, please disable this item.

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Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled].

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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].

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4.4.6 AI Configuration

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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 s 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 stability. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for better system compatibility and stability. Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

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USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. AI HPET table Use this item to enable or disable AI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® certification.

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4.4.7 USB Configuration

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USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. Legacy USB Use this option to select legacy for USB devices. There are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy if USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS.

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System Browser System Browser can let you easily check your current system configuration in UEFI setup. OMG(Online Management Guard) s are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other s. In order to prevent s from bying OMG, guest s without permission to modify the system time are required. UEFI Tech Service 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 CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Easy Driver Installer For s that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our 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 s and installs the other required drivers automatically.

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UEFI Update Utility Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just save the new 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 clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to update your UEFI, and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed. Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS. Network Configuration

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Internet Setting Use this item to set up the internet connection mode. Configuration options: [DH (Auto IP)] and [PPPOE]. UEFI Server Use this item to select UEFI firmware server for Internet Flash. Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and [China]. Would you like to save current setting defaults? In this option, you are allowed to load and save three defaults according to your own requirements.

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Dehumidifier Function s may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling “Dehumidifier Function”. When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Period This allows s to configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables “Dehumidifier” after entering S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier Duration This allows s to configure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4/S5 state. Dehumidifier U Fan Setting Use this setting to configure U fan speed while “Dehumidifier” is enabled. Would you like to save current setting defaults? In this option, you are allowed to load and save three defaults according to your own requirements.

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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 U temperature, motherboard temperature, U fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

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U Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the U fan 1speed. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Power Fan Setting This allows you to set the power fan speed. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Over Temperature Protection Use this item to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Enabled].

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4.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. There are three configuration 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 flash drive. [Ultra Fast] - There are a few restrictions. 1. Only s 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 UEFI GOP in order to boot. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

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Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

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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. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count. CSM (Compatibility Module)

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CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows® 8 64-bit and all of your devices UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that legacy option ROM only. Do not launch? Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that legacy option ROM only. Do not launch? Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that legacy option ROM only. Do not launch?

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4.8 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/ for the system. For the , you may also clear it.

Secure Boot Enable to Windows® 8 Secure Boot.

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4.9 Exit Screen

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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 message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP Utility without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

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Information If you need to ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a request form at http://www.asrock.com//tsd.asp

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