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... 2.3 Jumpers Setup 12 2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors 13 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 17 3.1 Installing Drivers 17 3.2 A-Tuning 18 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 20 3.4 ASRock Cloud 25 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 35 3.5.1 UI Overview 35 3.5.2 Apps 36 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers 39 3.5.4 Setting 40 3.6 Start8 41 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 44
... 2.3 Jumpers Setup 12 2.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors 13 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 17 3.1 Installing Drivers 17 3.2 A-Tuning 18 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 20 3.4 ASRock Cloud 25 3.5 ASRock APP Shop 35 3.5.1 UI Overview 35 3.5.2 Apps 36 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers 39 3.5.4 Setting 40 3.6 Start8 41 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 44
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... operation guide of the BIOS setup. 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 Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter...
... operation guide of the BIOS setup. 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 Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. Chapter...
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... • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports Plug and Play • ACPI 1.1 compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis .../EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under...
... • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports Plug and Play • ACPI 1.1 compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis .../EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 PANEL1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 SATA2_2 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 PANEL1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 SATA2_2 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 5
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... "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. 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 not clear the CMOS right after you update the... BIOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you to short...
... "Open". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. 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 not clear the CMOS right after you update the... BIOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you to short...
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Q2900M 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to start the update process. 39 English Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to update. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
Q2900M 3.5.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see more items you want to start the update process. 39 English Please update them all soon. Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to update. Click on Step 2 to see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers.
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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. 59 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. 4.4 Tools Q2900M Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI.
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. 59 English Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. 4.4 Tools Q2900M Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to plug in your UEFI.
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Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 SATA2_2 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 1
Motherboard Layout 1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 64Mb BIOS CPU_FAN1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Q2900M Q2900M 2 VGA1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI1 USB 2.0: USB0 USB 3.0: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 HDMI1 3 USB 3.0 Top: RJ-45 RoHS LAN CMOS Battery PCIE1 4 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super SPEAKER1 1 5 I/O PCIE3 CLRCMOS1 SATA2_1 CI1 1 6 16 1 HD_AUDIO1 TPMS1 LPT1 COM1 USB4_5 SATA2_2 PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 1 USB6 7 1 1 1 1 HDLED RESET 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 English 1
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...BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modiications of this motherboard, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Q2900M... quality and endurance. Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using. 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 ...
...BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. In case any modiications of this motherboard, please visit our website for speciic information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Q2900M... quality and endurance. Chapter 1 Introduction hank you are using. 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 ...
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English 7 Q2900M BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports Plug and Play • ACPI 1.1 compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis .../EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under...
English 7 Q2900M BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports Plug and Play • ACPI 1.1 compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis .../EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under...
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... the CMOS battery is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". If you need to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system irst, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right ater you update the... BIOS. English 12 Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". If no jumper cap is placed on...
... the CMOS battery is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". If you need to clear the CMOS when you just inish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system irst, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right ater you update the... BIOS. English 12 Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to short pin2 and pin3 on the pins, the jumper is "Open". If no jumper cap is placed on...