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User Manual - Page 3
...1.2 Specifications
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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1.4 I/O Panel
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Chapter 2 Installation
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2.1 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
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2.3 Jumpers Setup
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2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
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3.1 Installing Drivers
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3.2 A-Tuning
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3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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3.4 ASRock Cloud...
User Manual - Page 5
...about the model you require technical support related to this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Q2900M motherboard, a reliable...
User Manual - Page 6
... • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)
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2 resolution up to
1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DVI-D with max.
resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60Hz • Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is installed, please install it into DDR3_A1. 1.2 Specifications
Platform
•...
User Manual - Page 7
Q2900M
LAN
• PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports Wake-On-WAN • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection) • Supports LAN Cable Detection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port ...
User Manual - Page 21
Q2900M
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports.
The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to install it. Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the ...
User Manual - Page 24
...cause Windows 8/7 to avoid loss.
1. Press Win + R simultaneously in Windows 8/7, type "Regedit" into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. Enter into the word box then click OK.
2. Double click on OK.
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English If your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32-
User Manual - Page 25
Step 2 Once installed, run ASRock Smart Connect from your desktop or go to Windows Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility.
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English Q2900M
3.3.2 Setup Guide
Installing ASRock Smart Connect Utility
Step 1 Install ASRock Smart Connect Utility, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Smart Connect.
User Manual - Page 27
... system will connect to the network to download updates.
Click on Sleep.
3. Windows system will provide more frequent updates, but may cause more power consumption. Shorter durations will enter sleep state. 23
English Using Smart Connect
1. in sleep state running .
2. Foxmail for instance, keep Foxmail running . Q2900M
Step 6
Double-click the Intel® Smart Connect...
User Manual - Page 48
... configuring boot settings and boot priority
Exit
Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility
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If you see on your system. Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST...
User Manual - Page 61
... or disable all the USB ports. Legacy USB Support
Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.
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4.3.7 USB Configuration
Q2900M
USB Controller
Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports...
User Manual - Page 63
Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to update your USB pen drive before using this function.
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English 4.4 Tools
Q2900M
Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI.
Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash...
User Manual - Page 66
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In this section you may also clear the user password. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Supervisor Password
Set or change the supervisor/user password for the user account. You may set or change the password for the administrator account.
Leave it blank and press enter to support Windows 8 Secure Boot.
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User Manual - Page 67
Q2900M
4.7 Boot Screen
This section displays the available devices on your computer's boot time. Setup Prompt Timeout
Configure the number of seconds to wait for you to enter this UEFI Setup... boots up by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you may not boot from an ... the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your system for the setup hot key....
Quick Installation Guide - Page 6
... speciications and the BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Q2900M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Q2900M Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Q2900M Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 7
... Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is installed, please install it into DDR3_A1. resolution up to
1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports DVI-D with max. Q2900M
1.2 Speciications
Platform
• Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB
CPU
• Intel® Quad-Core Pentium® Processor J2900 (2.41 GHz)
Memory
• Dual...
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