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Contents 1. Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 F-Stream 33 3.3 Killer Network Manager 37 3.4 Start8 40 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Installation 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
Contents 1. Software and Utilities Operation 32 3.1 Installing Drivers 32 3.2 F-Stream 33 3.3 Killer Network Manager 37 3.4 Start8 40 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2. Installation 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
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... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Quick Installation Guide ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Quick Installation Guide ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy ...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy ...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 34 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 56 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...
1.4 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 34 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 56 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...
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... your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any motherboard settings. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Whenever you handle components. 3. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it . Pre-installation Precautions...
... your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any motherboard settings. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Whenever you handle components. 3. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it . Pre-installation Precautions...
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... 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. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink...
... 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. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink...
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...) (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 3) ...4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 25 English GND (3-pin CPU_FAN2) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED (see p.11, No. 4) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power...
...) (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 3) ...4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 25 English GND (3-pin CPU_FAN2) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED (see p.11, No. 4) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power...
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...AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that ...Interconnects on the slots. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for details.) 27 English Currently CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are AMD certified. 2....
...AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that ...Interconnects on the slots. It is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with this motherboard. Make sure that your graphics card vendor for details.) 27 English Currently CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are AMD certified. 2....
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... DNA OC DNA is an unique software which helps to save your computer log in the USB Key and let your OC settings as yours. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically! OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. 35 English
... DNA OC DNA is an unique software which helps to save your computer log in the USB Key and let your OC settings as yours. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically! OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. 35 English
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UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ... among the selections on . Not only will continue with its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 4. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. Please press or during the Power-On...
UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system ... among the selections on . Not only will continue with its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 4. Because the UEFI software is a blend of the screen has a menu bar with a mouse. Please press or during the Power-On...
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The default value is [Enabled]. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system. ACPI HPET table Use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this item to submit Windows® certification. 59 English
The default value is [Enabled]. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system. ACPI HPET table Use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this item to submit Windows® certification. 59 English
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Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for Internet Flash. Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to set up the internet connection mode. Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and [China]. Network Configuration Internet Setting Use this... you can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers. In other complicated flash utility. Configuration options: [DHCP (Auto IP)] and [PPPOE]. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility...
Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for Internet Flash. Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to set up the internet connection mode. Configuration options: [Asia], [Europe], [USA] and [China]. Network Configuration Internet Setting Use this... you can auto-detect the latest UEFI from our servers. In other complicated flash utility. Configuration options: [DHCP (Auto IP)] and [PPPOE]. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this item to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic ... [Manual Mode]. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This 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 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Chassis Fan...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this item to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic ... [Manual Mode]. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This 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 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Chassis Fan...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 34 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse 56 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-... Top: CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 1 FATAL TY PCIE1 FM2A88X+ Killer 8 USB3_5_6 Purity SoundTM PCIE2 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY AMD 9 A88X CHA_FAN3 SATA3_1_2 (Bolton-D4) Super I/O PCI1 Chipset 10 CLRCMOS1 1 27 PCIE4 11 SATA3_3_4 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 ...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 1 2 ATX12V1 PWR_FAN1 34 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse 56 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-... Top: CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN 1 FATAL TY PCIE1 FM2A88X+ Killer 8 USB3_5_6 Purity SoundTM PCIE2 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY AMD 9 A88X CHA_FAN3 SATA3_1_2 (Bolton-D4) Super I/O PCI1 Chipset 10 CLRCMOS1 1 27 PCIE4 11 SATA3_3_4 HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 ...
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... presented in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Quick Installation Guide ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... presented in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Quick Installation Guide ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in their PC. It can start installing the OS in the UEFI that users are having trouble with your USB storage device. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy Driver...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in their PC. It can start installing the OS in the UEFI that users are having trouble with your USB storage device. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock Easy Driver...
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... to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any component, place it . Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you ...handle components. 3. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any...
... to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any component, place it . Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you ...handle components. 3. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it on the carpet or the like. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any...
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... this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2, see Page 1, No. 3, 4). Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer...
... this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2, see Page 1, No. 3, 4). Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.1 No. ...Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 4) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional... 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. ...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.1 No. ...Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 4) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional... 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. ...
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... the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 27 English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8.1 32bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7... in your CDROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.
... the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 27 English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8.1 32bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7... in your CDROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.