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... would be a World Champion PC gamer. Predator II. Since then Fatal1ty has traveled the globe to Los Angeles, New York and St. ...) I gravitated to that at age 19, I followed that success by defeating Daler in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Because I won four or five games off against the top 12 players in the process. The next year...and took first place, becoming the number one of the most highly anticipated matches of the year, winning in a series of it, but at the highest level. Louis. I entered the CPL (Cyberathlete Professional League) tournament in Dallas ...
... would be a World Champion PC gamer. Predator II. Since then Fatal1ty has traveled the globe to Los Angeles, New York and St. ...) I gravitated to that at age 19, I followed that success by defeating Daler in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Because I won four or five games off against the top 12 players in the process. The next year...and took first place, becoming the number one of the most highly anticipated matches of the year, winning in a series of it, but at the highest level. Louis. I entered the CPL (Cyberathlete Professional League) tournament in Dallas ...
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... content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 ASRock Reminds You... Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are...
... content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. 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 ASRock Reminds You... Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are...
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... • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI Technology with FM2+ CPU. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Expansion Slot Graphics • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) ...Slots • 3 x PCI Slots • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Dual Graphics • Integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics in A-series APU • DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.0 with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color ...
... • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI Technology with FM2+ CPU. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Expansion Slot Graphics • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) ...Slots • 3 x PCI Slots • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Dual Graphics • Integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics in A-series APU • DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.0 with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color ...
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...PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Qualcomm® Atheros® KillerTM E2200 Series • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port ...8226; 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 3 x USB 2.0 Ports • 1 x Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB 2.0) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042A) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (...
...PCB Isolate Shielding • Supports DTS Connect • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Qualcomm® Atheros® KillerTM E2200 Series • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port ...8226; 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 3 x USB 2.0 Ports • 1 x Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB 2.0) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (AMD A88X (Bolton-D4)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042A) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (...
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... Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 5 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
... Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 5 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug...
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...Windows® to shorten boot up to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger allows you - Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock F-Stream F-Stream is a BIOS flash utility embedded... in Flash ROM. Just launch this utility, you can update your computer and up time. ASRock APP Charger If you can press ...
...Windows® to shorten boot up to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. ASRock APP Charger allows you - Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 1.3 Unique Features ASRock F-Stream F-Stream is a BIOS flash utility embedded... in Flash ROM. Just launch this utility, you can update your computer and up time. ASRock APP Charger If you can press ...
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... damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you to your USB storage device. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can detect the devices and configurations that installs the LAN driver to copy the RAID driver from our support... current system configuration in RAID mode. After copying the RAID driver to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 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.
... damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you to your USB storage device. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can detect the devices and configurations that installs the LAN driver to copy the RAID driver from our support... current system configuration in RAID mode. After copying the RAID driver to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. 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.
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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) ... 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...
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) ... 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...
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... the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you handle components. 3. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard...
... the screws! Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you handle components. 3. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard...
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... into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the...
... into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 English You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The Clear CMOS Button has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. The Clear CMOS Button has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2...
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..." Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. C. Adjust "Recording Volume". PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to function correctly. E. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 14) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ This header accommodates several system front panel functions...
..." Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. C. Adjust "Recording Volume". PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to function correctly. E. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11 No. 14) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ This header accommodates several system front panel functions...
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... connector. 1 13 Though this connector. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can 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) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black...
... connector. 1 13 Though this connector. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can 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) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black...
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... PSU. Currently CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are AMD certified. 2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. 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 your system requires.
... PSU. Currently CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are AMD certified. 2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS. 1. 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 your system requires.
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... We recommend using this utility to installation. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to uninstall...
... We recommend using this utility to installation. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 2.7.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your system. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to uninstall...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used ...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. * Dual Graphics appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used ...
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...the installation, you install the all-in F-Stream main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED... F-Stream main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using F-Stream There are five sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, F-Stream will find the icon "F-Stream" on your computer. 33 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop.
...the installation, you install the all-in F-Stream main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service. Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.2 F-Stream F-Stream is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED... F-Stream main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using F-Stream There are five sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, F-Stream will find the icon "F-Stream" on your computer. 33 English Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your desktop.
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... a profile. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to dampness. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. 35 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically! Key Master Enhance your OC settings as yours. After that, the friend can send this function and...
... a profile. USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to dampness. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. 35 English Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to windows automatically! Key Master Enhance your OC settings as yours. After that, the friend can send this function and...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.3 Killer Network Manager Qualcomm® Atheros® Killer Network Manager allows you to control the upload and download speeds for online applications accessing your network resources, as well as well. After the installation, you to your desktop. Double-click the icon, Killer Network Manager main menu will be auto-installed as allowing you to...
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series 3.3 Killer Network Manager Qualcomm® Atheros® Killer Network Manager allows you to control the upload and download speeds for online applications accessing your network resources, as well as well. After the installation, you to your desktop. Double-click the icon, Killer Network Manager main menu will be auto-installed as allowing you to...
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Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Killer Ethernet Killer Ethernet displays the network information. 39 English
Fatal1ty FM2A88X+ Killer Series Killer Ethernet Killer Ethernet displays the network information. 39 English