ASROCK FM2A75 Pro4-M Manuale Utente

1FM2A75 Pro4-MUser ManualVersion 1.2Published July 2013Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

10CAUTION!1. Whether 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/186

111.3 Unique FeaturesASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) one tool to ne-tune different system fun

12 you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just laun

13 Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status win-dow, you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently.ASRock XFast

14      ® OS. Please note that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to enable this functi

15 unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusement.

161.4 Motherboard LayoutSOCKET FM2FM2A75 Pro4-MAMDA75 FCH(Hudson-D3)ChipsetCMOSBATTERYATXPWR1DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pi

171.5 I/O Panel1234567891012131415111 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port (Green/Purple)2 D-Sub Port (VGA)3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2)* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port5 Cent

18To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable 

19Chapter 2: Installation

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202.1 CPU InstallationStep 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket so that t

212.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate       

22Installing a DIMMPlease make sure to disconnect the power supply before add-ing or removing DIMMs or system components.Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot b

232.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)There is 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.PCI Slot: The PCI slot is used to in

242.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation GuideThis motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM. CrossFireXTM technology offers

25Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the top of the Radeon graphics cards. (The Cross-Fire Bridge is provi

26 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to

27 Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the Cross-FireXTM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically 

282.6 AMD Dual Graphics Operation GuideThis motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi-GPU performance capabiliti

29AMD VISION Engine Control CenterStep 7. You can also click “AMD VISION Engine Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar to enter AMD VISION Engine

3Contents1. Introduction ... 5 1.1 Package Contents ...

30 * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies 

312. If you have installed the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system already, you can freely enjoy dual monitor after your system

32Surround DisplayThis motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal 

33 will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary. 

34 HDCP HDCP is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP on this motherboard, you need to adopt a monitor that supports HDCP as well. Th

35USB 2.0 header (9-pin, black)CIR header(4-pin, gray) 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherbo

36* ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some ASRock motherboards. Please refer to ASRock's website for the motherboard support list: http:

37Clear CMOSDefaultClear CMOS JumperCLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameter

38Serial ATA3 Connectors(SATA3_1: see p.16,(SATA3_2: see p.16,(SATA3_3: see p.16,(SATA3_4: see p.16,(SATA3_5: 

39Consumer Infrared Module HeaderUSB 3.0 HeaderUSB 2.0 Headers and Ports

43. UEFI SETUP UTILITY ... 51 3.1 Introduction ...

40Front Panel Audio Header  wire on the chassis

41 PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may 

42Chassis and Power Fan Connectors(see p.16,Please connect the fan cables to the fan connecto

43ATX 12V Power ConnectorPlease connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connec-tor. Though this motherboard provides

442.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap for SATA3 HDDsThis motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap for SATA3 in RAID   

452.13 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug and Hot Swap Operation GuideThis motherboard supports Hot Plug for SATA3 HDDs in RAID / AHCI mode. Please read the operatio

465. Please make sure the SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. The latest SATA3 driver is available on our support website: www.asro

47 How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDD:Please follow the instructions below to process Hot Unplug. Improper procedures will cause the SATA3 HDD damage and d

482.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAIDIf you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

492.16 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP Without RAIDIf you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

51. IntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock FM2A75 Pro4-M motherboard, a reli-

50Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQSTEP 1: Set Up UEFI.A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage B. Set the option

51Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY3.1 IntroductionASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visu

523.1.2 Navigation KeysUse < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or <

533.2 Main ScreenWhen you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.Active Page on EntryThis allows y

543.3 OC Tweaker ScreenIn the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.EZ OC ModeYou can use this option to adjust EZ overclocking set

55It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.Processor Maximum VoltageIt will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.Multiplie

56DRAM FrequencyIf [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.DRAM T

57Use this to select APU PCIE Voltage VDDP. The default value is [Auto].SB VoltageUse this to select SB Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

583.4 Advanced ScreenConfiguration, Nouth Bridge Configuration, South Bri

59Core C6 ModeUse this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode. The default value is [Enabled].Package C6 ModeThis item appears

6 Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Support for Socket

60Primary Graphics AdapterThis item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows y

61DVI 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].

62Onboard HD AudioSelect [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the o

63SATA ControllerUse this item to enable or disable the “SATA Controller” feature. SATA ModeUse this item to adjust SATA Mo

64Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, 

65Serial PortUse this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.Serial Port AddressUse this item to set the addres

66Suspend to RAMUse this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Sus-pend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enab

67USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUse this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to pow-er on the system.USB Mouse Power OnUse this item to enable

68USB 2.0 ControllerUse this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller.A75 USB 3.0 ControllerUse this item to ena

69Internet Setting   -

7   (see CAUTION 3 - Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic

703.5 ToolSound EffectEnable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.System BrowserSystem Browser can let you easily check your current system

71process is completed.Internet Flashour servers. In other words, the system can auto-

723.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenIn this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the param

73the system after entering S4/S5 state.

743.7 Boot ScreenIn this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you Se

75Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.Boot Failure Guard CountEnable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.CSM parameters

763.8 Security ScreenIn this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it

77Fixed MediaThe default value is [Deny Execute].Key Management

783.9 Exit ScreenSave Changes and ExitWhen you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, 

79Chapter 4: Software Support4.1 Install Operating SystemThis motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating sys-tems: 7 / 7 64-bit / Vis

8  supports USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s Connector - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR

80Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TBThis motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be 

81Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID ModeThis motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed 

827. And then key in drvcfg –s [Drv number] [Ctrl number] to enter Raid Utility. For example: key in drvcfg –s 4E B5.8. Choose Logical Drive Main M

8311. Press Space on keyboard to toggle checkbox.12. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size.13. After set up Raid size, please click Start t

8416. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to install OS.If you install Windows® 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in a large hard disk (ex. Disk 

85B. Disable “Volume Shadow Copy” service. a. Type “computer management” in the Start Menu, then press “Enter”. b. Go to “Services and Applica

8617. Finish.C. Reboot your system.D. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities.Windows® 7 64-bit:

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