Asrock FM2A58M-VG3+ R2.0 motherboard
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1. FM2ZA58M VG3 R2 0 User Manual Version 1 1 Published November 2014 Copyright 2014 ASRock INC All rights reserved Copyright Notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation With respect to the contents of this documentation ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and2. CLOCK CPU Frequency 4400 00 MHz BCLK PCIE Frequency 100 00 MHz CPU Ratio x44 CPU Cache Ratio x34 FAN amp TEMPERATURE CPU Temperature 40C 104F MWB Temperature 29C 84F CPU Fan Speed 5252 RPM Chassis Fan Speed 2954 RPM VOLTAGE CPU Input Voit 1 747 V Vcore Volt 1 269 V 33V Volt 3328 V 5 0V Volt 5040 V 12V Volt 12038 V Vcore Override Volt T270V Vcore Voltage Additional Offset 0 001 V CPU Cache Override Volt T270V CPU Cache Volt Offset 0 001 V System Agent Volt Offset 0001 V CPU Analog IO Volt Offset 0001 V CPU Digital 10 Volt Offset 0001 V DRAM Voltage 1 580 V PCH 1 05V Voltage t122 V PCH 1 5V Voltage 1499 V FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Live Update Check for newer versions of BIOS or drivers Live Update Live Update Current Version Latest Version Server ASIA y UEFI Ri Bios 0 11 099 Driver RA INF Driver 10 0 13 RA Onboard VGA Driver 15470 153318643469 2 HD Audio Driver and Application 6 0 1 7004 Rapid Storage Technology Driver and utility 13 00 1098 ME Driver 9101120 7 intel Smart Connect Software 5 0 10 2636 ASRock APP Charger 106 Status Idle Description Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with your computer Please leave your contact information along with details of the problem Rock AT RL OO Tech Service Tech Service User Information Problem Information Name Yenyeh a Subject Tech Service Form Test Test
3. 32 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed When there is an available new version for your app you will find the mark of New Version wi appears below the installed app icon ASRock APP shop i Apps 3 BIOS amp Drivers Setting K Toolbar Giarger Un Google Toolbar ASRock APP Charger Enhance your Internet Explorer brow Charge up your iDevices faster Downloads 1258 Fe Downloads 2239 MEME f xX 3TB FastLAN l N Google Chrome ASRock XFast LAN ASRock 3TB Unlocker A fast simple and secure web browser Boost the speed of your internet For supporting HDDs with capacities Downloads 1994 ree Downloads 1675 FEES Downloads 1602 Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading 3 3 3 BIOS amp Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the BIOS amp Drivers tab is selected you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers Please update them all soon ASRock APP shop iz Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers Items Date BME Driver 2014 3 26 MB A Tuning 2013 12 4 Step 1 Clear All Current Version 6 0 0 1179 Setting Latest Version 9101120 2066 ASRock Clo a ud Select All Please check the item information before update Click on to see more details Step 2 Click to select one or more items you want to update Step 3
4. Phone 0123456789 Problem Type Others v Language English y Country Taiwan E Mail A ACOM Description Hi ASRock TES Technical Support Test Purchase Date 4 10 2014 av se Serial Number 0 123 456789 TexHvyeckas nonnepxka MonbiraTenbHbi THEIR AA Attach Files ASEAN 788 AS Add Technischer Support Test Remove Description Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having 27 28 Settings Configure ASRock A Tuning Click to select Auto run at Windows Startup if you want A Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system Settings Auto run at Windows Startup Version 20111 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 3 3 ASRock APP Shop The ASRock APP Shopis an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks Double click on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock APP Shop 3 3 1 Ul Overview Category Panel Hot News BIOS R Drivers Google Tool bar J Google Toolbar A Tuning Enhance your Internet Explorer brow ASRock s multi purpose software suit Downloads 1253 Free Downloads 1840 Free a ya f X S My 3 A 9 s App
5. 10 off your purchase of Starts a Like Holding the Windows key for half a second simulates the right Windows key 36 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Control lets you configure what a click on the start button or a press on the Windows key does Desktop Start8 Which taskbar should the start button appear on S tyle W Show a start button on the main taskbar Show a start button on secondary taskbars if any Control How should the taskbar appear Disable taskbar translucency Desktop About Where should search look for files Search should include files cutside the standard libraries How should the new Windows 8 features work Disable all Windows 8 hot corners when at the Desktop Disable charms bar when at the Desktop Disable top left hot corner when at the Desktop W Disable bottom left hot corner when the taskbar overlaps it Hide Modern UI applications from the Windows 7 style menu Like our Facebook page and get Automatically go to the Desktop when sign in 10 off your purchase of Start8 a Like Advanced Desktop allows you to disable the hot corners when you are working on the desktop It also lets you choose whether or not the system boots directly into desktop mode and bypass the Metro user interface About Displays information about Start8 37 38 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4 1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools cool sound ef fects and st
6. DDR3_ B1 5 ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 6 SATA2 Connector SATA 3 7 SATA2 Connector SATA 4 8 SATA2 Connector SATA 1 9 SATA2 Connector SATA 2 10 Chassis Fan Connector CHA FANI 11 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 12 System Panel Header PANELI 13 Chassis Intrusion Header C11 14 USB 2 0 Header USB 6 7 15 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 16 USB 2 0 Header USB 4 5 17 Front Panel Audio Header HD AUDIO 18 TPM Header TPMS1 1 4 1 0 Panel No Description 1 2 3 4 5 9 PS 2 Mouse Port LAN RJ 45 Port Line In Light Blue Front Speaker Lime Microphone Pink 6 7 8 9 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Q O 8 Q 5 No Description USB 2 0 Ports USB 23 USB 2 0 Ports USB 0 1 D Sub Port PS 2 Keyboard Port There are two LEDs on the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indica tions ACT LINK LED SPEED LED EE LAN Port Speed LED Status Description Activity Link LED Status Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection No Link Blinking Data Activity To enable Multi Streaming function you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi Streaming After restarting your compute
7. DIMM slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology LY 1 For dual channel configuration you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR3 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory module installed 3 It is not allowed to installa DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged age to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent dam incorrect orientation FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 14 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard A PCIE Slot Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documenta tion of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation PCIE1 PCle 2 0 x1 slot is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards PCIE2 PCle 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graph ics cards FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 2 5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup When the jumper cap is placed on pins the jumper is Short If no jumper cap P t4 is placed on pins the jumper is Open The pu illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose Nig Nig Nats pint an
8. Night LED Fast Boot FAN Tastic Tuning Dehumidifier Key Master USB Key OC DNA Disk Health Report XFast RAM Boost the system s performance and extend the HDD s or SDD s lifespan Create a hidden partition then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive This function supports Windows 64 bit OS only XFast LAN Boost the speed of your internet connection Select a specific mode for making the designated program s priority highest Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time Please note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 1 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card OMG Schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet Good Night LED Switch off the Power HDD LEDs when the system is on and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby Hibernation mode FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 FAN Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on and the duration of the dehumidifying process USB Key Plug in the USB Key and let your computer log i
9. Self Monitoring Analy sis and Reporting Technology feature Configuration options Disabled Auto Enabled 47 4 4 5 ACPI Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility KK E ODN Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto detect or disable the Suspend to RAM feature Select Auto will enable this feature if the OS supports it Check Ready Bit Enable to enter the operating system after S3 only when the hard disk is ready this is recommended for better system stability Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for better system compatibil ity and stability Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off is selected the AC power remains off when the power re covers If Power On is selected the AC power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers PS 2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power soft off mode PCIE Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power soft off mode Ring In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring In signals to turn on the system from the power soft off mode RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC Real Time Clock to power on the system 48 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 USB Keyb
10. Voltage However it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability Boost Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item Voltage Control Mode Use this to control voltage mode CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage However for safety and system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item CPU Voltage Offset It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage offset However for safety and system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item CPU NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item APU Load line Calibration APU Load line Calibration helps prevent APU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load GFX Engine Clock Use this to adjust GFX Engine Clock The default value is Auto DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically 41 42 DRAM Timing Control ASRock UEFI Setup Utility a DRAM Slot Use this item to view SPD data DRAM Timing Control Use this item to control DRAM timing Power Down Enable Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode Bank Interleav
11. and Power Fan Connectors 4 pin CHA FANI CHA FAN SPEED 12V see p 5 No 10 GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 3 pin PWR_FAN1 FAN_SPEED see p 5 No 1 12V GND CPU Fan Connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 FAN SPEED CONTROL CPU FAN SPEED 12V see p 5 No 3 GND AA 1234 Please connect the chassis speaker to this header Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin CHA FAN fan speed can be controlled through UEFI or A Tuning Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin Though this motherboard provides 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan support the 3 Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function If you plan to connect the 3 Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard please connect it to Pin 1 3 ATX Power Connector 2 24 pin ATXPWR1 see p 5 No 5 aX 1 supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13 20 Pin ATX Power Supply Installation ATX 12V Power Connector 4 pin ATX12V1 H4 see p 5 No 2 Though this motherboard provides 24 pin ATX power connector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20 pin ATX power supply To use the 20 pin ATX power supply please plug your power Pin 1 3 Connected lt iS 3 Pin Fan Installation Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector Please connect an ATX 1
12. lt gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press lt Enter gt to get into the sub screen You can also navigate with a mouse 4 1 2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key Navigation Key s Function Description lt Moves cursor left or right to select Screens i Moves cursor up or down to select items To change option for the selected items lt Tab gt Switch to next function lt Enter gt To bring up the selected screen lt PGUP gt Go to the previous page lt PGDN gt Go to the next page lt HOME gt Go to the top of the screen lt END gt Go to the bottom of the screen lt F1 gt To display the General Help Screen lt F7 gt Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY lt F9 gt Load optimal default values for all the settings lt F10 gt Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY lt F12 gt Print screen lt ESC gt Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 4 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview UEFI Setup Utility Active Page on Entry This allows you to select the default page when entering UEFI setup utility 29 4 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features ASRock UEFI setup Utility R EZ OC Mode You can use this option to adjust EZ overclocking setting Please note tha
13. pause on them with the mouse pointer Configure W Highlight newly installed applications amp O ntro Show user picture Allocate room for atleast 10 large icons Desktop Which shortcuts do you want on the right hand side About Administrative Tools Don t display this item Computer Display as a link Connect To Don t display this item Control Panel Display as a link Default Programs Don t display this item J Advanced Like our Facebook page and get What should the power button do 10 off your purchase of Start8 g5 Like Shut down X Configure provides configuration options including icon sizes which shortcuts you want Start Menu to display quick access to recently used apps the functionality of the power button and more Control Start8 What should happen when you are on the Desktop Styl e Start button shows Start8 menu Windows key shows Start8 menu O nt ro w Show the Windows 8 menu when Ctrl click the Start button Y Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Desktop About What should happen when you are in a Modern UI app Windows key fades to desktop and shows Start menu x Start menu hot corner should show Start8 menu Show the Windows 8 menu when press the right windows key Don t have a right windows key Ctrl Windows key simulates a right windows key press Shift Windows key simulates a right windows key press Like our Facebook page and get
14. the like even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product FC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in California USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Website http www asrock com Contents Ts IOC eee a 1 1 1 Package Contents sicacince lt tc2 scsscecndtconeetenonthitenbidarentesimerachicd dances 1 WA AS e a a ree 2 1 3 Motherboard EAN OR du waa 5 ke WAPI ai AA AA 7 2 MN IAA 9 Pre installation Pr cautions ss sanieersamenbioneisenemenbiut 9 2 1 CPU INS tall AN tea ee 10 2 2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink wwwwwwmemmamaa 11 2 3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM 12 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots 14 25 J mpers SAD III
15. update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system If you execute Instant Flash utility the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information Select the proper UEFI file to up date your UEFI and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers In other words the system can auto detect the latest UEFI from our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS Network Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup Utility Internet Setting Use this item to set up the internet connection mode Configuration options DHCP Auto IP and PPPOE UEFI Download Server Use this item to select UEFI firmware download server for Internet Flash Configuration options Asia Europe USA and China Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier Function When enabling Dehumidifier Function the com puter will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4 S5 state Dehumidifier Period This allows users to configure the period of time until the computer powers on and enables Dehumidifier after entering S4 S5 state 53 54 Dehumidifier Duration This allows users to configure the d
16. your system for you to config ure the boot settings and the boot priority ASRock UEFI setup ut ty maa Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time There are three con figuration options Disabled Fast and Ultra Fast The default value is Disabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three options Disabled Disable Fast Boot Fast The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB flash drive Ultra Fast There are a few restrictions 1 Only supports Windows 8 1 UEFI operating system 2 You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup Clear CMOS or run utility in Widows to enter BIOS Setup 3 If you are using an external graphics card the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in order to boot Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key Bootup Num Lock If this item is set to On it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot up Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo The default value is Enabled 56 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the bootsequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third partymanufacturer had set the add on device to do so Boot Failure Guard En
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18. 2V power supply to this connector Chassis Intrusion Header 2 pin Cl1 see p 5 No 13 TPM Header FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design This connector supports 17 pin TPMS1 see p 5 No 18 GND GND SERIRQ 3VSB S_PWRDWN GND LADO LAD1 3V LAD2 LAD3 SMB_DATA_MAIN PCIRST SMB_CLK_MAIN FRAME GND PCICLK Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity 19 20 2 7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature AMD Dual Graphics brings multi GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD A58 FCH Bolton D2 integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with combined output to a single display for blisteringly fast frame rates Currently AMD Dual Graphics Technology is only supported with Windows 8 1 7 OS ZA What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon R7 R5 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD A58 FCH Bolton D2 integrated chipset all operating in a Windows 8 1 7 environment Please refer to AMD websit
19. Capes bawa on AMD Ca tecnsingy end can be cernes avrg AMO Fe setongs Croisfre Settings CrossFee geien excesbonel performance on s ngle wspin b mbin the res a ences Gracies Wien enabiing CressFare Aa ghh recer Caisse Al inthe Stoners pester Click on 3D in the navagation tree te r nes cr change either cf these 30 seming i Cresshwe hes non stated Ahen you date thi femture you will need tc seror your prerous Saplay watinga creating e prode di mere this esser Fer mare intermetion press F Step 10 Reboot your system Then 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 only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe For further information of AMD Dual Graphics technology please check AMD website for up dates and details 21 22 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3 1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard s features Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the men
20. Click Update to start the update process 33 34 3 3 4 Setting In the Setting page you can change the language select the server location and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup MSReck APP shop ta Apps 4 BIOS amp Drivers Setting Auto Run BB Auto run at Windows Startup Language EN v Server No LAG JUST FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 3 4 Start8 For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater efficiency 3 4 1 Installing Start8 Install Start8 which is located in the folder at the following path of the Sup port CD ASRock Utility gt Start8 3 4 2 Configuring Start8 Style Start8 Which style of start menu would you prefer Configure Control Desktop ALinnAcr J CHa Wir dOWw Saf Ss tyie About Which theme do you want to use Windows YA solid theme Windows 7 start menu solid theme Like our Facebook page and get What should the Start button look like 10 off your purchase of Start8 a Like Flag 9 Start8 Custom image Select between the Windows 7 style and Windows 8 style Start Menu Then select the theme of the Start Menu and customize the style of the Start icon 35 Configure Starte What would you like to see on the menu Style TA B Ww Show recently used applications W Open submenus when
21. LED Connect the power switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may con figure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to per form a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the sys tem is in S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HDLED Hard Drive Activity LED Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign ments are matched correctly This header accommodates several system front panel 17 18 Chassis Speaker Header DUMMY SPEAKER 4 pin SPEAKER 1 4 see p 5 No 11 5V DUMMY Chassis
22. TA_3 see p 5 No 6 storage devices The current SATA_4 see p 5 No 7 11 N SATA2 interface allows up to z z 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate USB 2 0 Headers us pwa Besides four default USB 2 0 9 pin USB 4 5 see p 5 No 16 ports on the I O panel there are two USB 2 0 headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two USB 9 pin USB 6 7 2 0 ports see p 5 No 14 USB PWR Front Panel Audio Header GND This is an interface for the front PRESENCE 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 MIC_RET panel audio cable that allows see p 5 No 17 convenient connection and control of audio devices 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system 2 If you use AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header as below A Connect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L System Panel Header 9 pin PANEL1 see p 5 No 12 A FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for AC 97 audio panel E To activate the front mic For Windows 8 1 8 1 64 bit 7 7 64 bit 64 bit OS Go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel Adjust Recording Volume functions HD
23. Tool ASRock UEFI setup Utility OMG Online Management Guard Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID then you can start installing the operating sys tem in RAID mode Easy Driver Installer For users that don t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically UEFI Update Utility Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This conve nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS DOS or Windows Just save the new FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 UEF file to your USB flash drive floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool then you can
24. UNAYE Fast LAN x gt Google Chrome ASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast LAN gt A ANSE A fast simple and secure web browser Charge up your iDevices faster Boost the speed of your internet No LAG JUST Downloads 1994 ree Downloads 2090 installe Downloads 1675 Information Panel Category Panel The category panel contains several category tabs or buttons that when selected the information panel below displays the relative information Information Panel The information panel in the center displays data about the currently selected category and allows users to perform job related tasks Hot News The hot news section displays the various latest news Click on the image to visit the website of the selected news and know more 29 30 3 3 2 Apps When the Apps tab is selected you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install ASReck APP shop i Apps amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting F 7 3 x St s a 4 ADD ww chat Google Toolbar ASRock APP Charger Enhance your Internet Explorer brow Charge up your iDevices faster Downloads 1258 fee Downloads 2239 SRE FastLAN EP Google Chrome ASRock XFast LAN ASRock 3TB Unlocker A fast simple and secure web browser Boost the speed of your internet For supporting HDDs with capacities Downloads 1994 ie Downloads 1675 o Downloads 1602 The most recommended app appears on the le
25. able Dual Graphics feature If you enable this option the primary monitor will be onboard VGA If you se lect Auto Dual Graphics function will be automatically enabled when you install AMD RADEON graphics card The default value is Auto 45 46 4 4 3 South Bridge Configuration ASRock UEFI setup ut ty Onboard HD Audio Select Auto Enabled or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio feature If you select Auto the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature Good Night LED Enable this option to turn off Power LED when the system is power on The keyboard LED will also be turned off in S3 and S4 state The default value is Auto FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 4 4 4 Storage Configuration ASRock UEFI setup Utility R SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature SATA Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Mode The default value of this option is AHCI Mode Configuration options AHCI Mode RAID Mode and IDE Mode AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM The default value of this option is Disabled SATA IDE Combined Mode Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode The default value is Enabled Hard Disk S M A R T Use this item to enable or disable the S M A R T
26. able or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count CSM Compatibility Support Module ASRock UEFI setup Utility IR CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module Please do not disable unless you re running a WHCK test If you are using Windows 8 1 64 bit and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only Do not launch 57 58 4 8 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor user password for the system For the user password you may also clear it ASRock UEFI setup Utility Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8 1 Secure Boot FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 4 9 Exit Screen ASRock UEFI setup Utility A ES EO Save Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup Select OK to s
27. ave the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Discard changes and exit setup Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option it will pop out the following message Discard changes Select OK to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation 59 60 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock youre welcome to visit ASRock s website at http www asrock com or you may contact your dealer for further information For technical questions please submit a support request form at http www asrock com support tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jnongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei City 112 Taiwan R O C ASRock EUROPE B V Bijsterhuizen 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone 31 24 345 44 33 Fax 31 24 345 44 38 ASRock America Inc 13848 Magnolia Ave Chino CA91710 U S A Phone 1 909 590 8308 Fax 1 909 590 1026
28. d pin2 are Short when jumper cap Short Open is placed on these 2 pins Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper 1 2 2 3 pe OC CR see p 5 No 15 Default Clear CMOS Note CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds However please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS 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 the clear CMOS ac tion Please be noted that the password date time user default profile 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed BIOS option Clear Status to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion If you clear the CMOS the case open may be detected Please adjust the status 15 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ZA Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard Serial ATA2 Connectors These four Serial ATA2 SATA 1 see p 5 No 8 o 7117 SATA2 connectors support SATA _2 see p 5 No 9 SATA data cables for internal DO feal I o SA
29. e for further information Enjoy the benefit of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1 Please keep the default UEFI setting of Dual Graphics option on Auto Step 2 Install one AMD RADEON PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot Step 3 Connect the monitor cable to the onboard VGA port Please be noted that the current VGA driver VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from on board display only For any future update please refer to our website for further information Step 4 Boot into OS Please remove the AMD driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system Step 5 Install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card Step 6 Restart your computer Right click the desktop Click AMD VISION Engine Control Center to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center AMD VISION Engine Control Center New e G Screen resolution D Gadgets Personalize FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Step 7 You can also click AMD VISION Engine Control Center on your Windows taskbar to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center pg Customize AMD VISION Engine Control Center Step 8 In AMD VISION Engine Control Center please choose Performance Click AMD CrossFire oec rune D ant Conf enables muigie graphes processes to wata together tor em 4 ate iog anar ee AMD Crossfire anes prapme quait yana petormence AMO Dusi
30. ft side of the screen The other various apps are shown on the right Please scroll up and down to see more apps listed You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not E The red icon displays the price or Free if the app is free of charge G The green Installed icon means the app is installed on your computer Step 2 Click on the app icon to see more details about the selected app Step 3 If you want to install the app click on the red icon W to start downloading ASReck APP shop in BIOS amp Drivers Setting Back ASRock XFast LAN a _ Date 2013 8 5 Size 4 29MB Downloads 1660 ASRock XFast LAN Ver 9 05 x ASRock XFast LAN provides several special features for faster internet access because no one wants to tolerate sluggish internet connections Step 4 When installation completes you can find the green Installed icon appears on the upper right corner ASReck APP shop im App amp BIOS amp Drivers Setting Back ASRock APP Charger a _ la Date 2013 7 2 Size 64425KB Downloads 2199 FATALITY Cur version 1 0 6 ASRock ASRock APP Charger Ver 1 0 6 m stalled i APP Charger allows you charge up your iDevices up to 40 faster with your computer so that you can save more time for other important stuff App Vila gor ae d To uninstall it simply click on the trash can icon W The trash icon may not appear for certain apps 31
31. hone Storage 4 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s Connectors support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 10 NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug Connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header 1 x TPM Header 1 x CPU Fan Connector 4 pin 1 x Chassis Fan Connector 4 pin 1 x Power Fan Connector 3 pin 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector 2 x USB 2 0 Headers Support 4 USB 2 0 ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection BIOS Feature 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support Supports Plug and Play ACPI 1 1 compliance wake up events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2 3 1 support DRAM CPU Voltage multi adjustment Hardware CPU temperature sensing Monitor Chassis temperature sensing CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Quiet Fan CPU Chassis Fan multi speed control CASE OPEN detection Voltage monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V Vcore Microsoft Windows 8 1 32 bit 8 1 64 bit 7 32 bit ErP EuP ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http Awww asrock com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking including adjusting the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of y
32. ing Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node or accross nodes decreasing access contention Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving Configuration op tions Disabled Auto The default value is Auto Voltage Configuration DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto APU PCIE Voltage VDDP Use this to select APU PCIE Voltage VDDP The default value is Auto SB Voltage Use this to select SB Voltage The default value is Auto FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 4 4 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Configu ration Nouth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Storage Configura tion ACPI Configuration USB Configuration and Trusted Computing ASRock UEFI setup Utility F Z Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction 43 44 4 4 1 CPU Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup Utility C Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable Core C6 mode The default value is Enabled Package C6 Mode This item appears only when you enable the item Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable Package C6 mode The default value is Dis abled Cool n Quiet Use this item to enable or disable AMD s Cool n Quiet technology The default value is Enabled Configuration options Enabled and Disabled If
33. n to windows automatically OC DNA OC DNA is an unique software which helps to save your OC settings as a profile Then you can send this OC setting profile to the friends Disk Health Report Disk Health Report is a hard disk health monitoring utility that displays detailed HDD information such as hard disk model serial number firmware power on count power on hours S M A R T values current temperature etc HDD SSD and optical disk drives are all supported The health status block displays Good in green color Caution in yellow color or Bad in red color Click on the health status icon to configure settings for an alert to be triggered 25 26 OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system OC Tweaker OC Tweaker v Custom System Info LIOCk CPU Freq 1500 00 MHz BCLK PCIE Frequency 100 00 MHz _ Cache Freq 1500 00 MHz a 4 DRAM Freg 1600 00 MHz CPU Ratio x440 A CPU Cache Ratio x 440 yy Voltage gt CPU Input Voltage Offset 0 V _ y CPU Vcore Voltage Mode Adaptive Mode Override Mode Vcore Override Voltage 1270V ann y Vcore Voltage Additional Offset 0 001 V y y CPU Cache Voltage Mode N Adantive Mode Qverride Mode a Auto apply when program starts System Info View information about the system The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models System Information rie aa anit
34. non ECC un buffered memory see CAUTION 1 Max capacity of system memory 32GB see CAUTION 2 Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 1 3 1 2 Supports AMD Memory Profile Technology AMP up to AMP 2400 Expansion Slot 1 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE2 x16 mode PCIE 3 0 is only supported with FM2 CPU With FM2 CPU it only supports PCIE 2 0 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slot Supports AMD Dual Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon R7 R5 Series Graphics in A series APU DirectX 11 1 Pixel Shader 5 0 with FM2 CPU DirectX 11 Pixel Shader 5 0 with FM2 CPU Max shared memory 2GB Supports D Sub with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports AMD Steady Video 2 0 New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on home online video 5 1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec Supports Surge Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 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 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 LT Supports PE Rear Panel I O 1 x PS 2 Mouse Port 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Port 1 x D Sub Port 4 x USB 2 0 Ports Supports ESD Protection ASRock Full Spike Protection 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED HD Audio Jacks Line in Front Speaker Microp
35. oard Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard Remote to power on the system USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system ACPI HPET table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table The default value is Enabled Please set this option to Enabled if you plan to use this moth erboard to submit Windows certification 49 50 4 4 6 USB Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup Utility wr Oe pa USB 2 0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2 0 controller Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices There are four confi guration options Enabled Auto Disabled and UEFI Setup Only The default value is Enabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options Enabled Enables support for legacy USB Auto Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected Disabled USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when Disabled is selected If you have USB compatibility is sue it is recommended to select Disabled to enter OS UEFI Setup Only USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows Linux OS FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 4 4 7 Trusted Computing ASRock UEFI setup Utility R Security Device Support Enable to activate Trusted Platform Module TPM security for your hard disk drives 51 52 4 5
36. our system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking CAUTION ir Whether 2400 2133 1866 1600MHz memory speed is support ed depends on the CPU you adopt If you want to adopt DDR3 2400 2133 1866 1600 memory module on this motherboard please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules ASRock website http www asrock com Due to the operating system limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage un der Windows 8 1 7 For Windows 64 bit OS with 64 bit CPU there is no such limitation 17 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 1 3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 pieoqhay Sd LAMdXLVY DDR3_B1 lt a Y Q Q NI OIN wopog LNO 4 wajua NI 3NIT idoL gt Z E PWR_FAN1 v E HE aa HIE ATX12V1 N O a z z c C USB 2 0 O El is T USBO A alle B USB1 ub ARE EL ells ra N en o we Sa gt LE TPMS1 on DE 64Mb CMOS 1 BIOS BATTERY AMD A58 FCH Bolton D2 FM2A58M VG3 SATA 3 _ SATA 1 _ LEVEL Chipset ii PCIE 3 0 HUB USB_4_5 USB 6 7 Xpress 5 ee EEE CEE 7 ne ET es PCIE2 Li 15 14 13 I SATA_2 SATA_4 11 12 No Description 1 Power Fan Connector PWR_FAN1 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 3 CPU Fan Connector CPU FANI 4 2x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3 Al
37. r please Q double click Realtek HD Audio Manager on the system tray Set Speaker Configuration to Quadraphonic or Stereo Click Device advanced set tings choose Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously and click ok Then reboot your system FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component 2 To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static elec tricity NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components 3 Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs 4 Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that comes with the component 5 When placing screws into the scre
38. rmance with robust design conforming to ASRock s commit ment to quality and endurance In this documentation Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard and step by step installation guides Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the software and utilities Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated ver sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well ASRock website http www asrock com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using www asrock com support index asp 1 1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor ASRock FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 1 x I O Panel Shield 1 2 Specifications Platform Micro ATX Form Factor All Solid Capacitor design High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU Supports Socket FM2 95W FM2 100W processors AMD A58 FCH Bolton D2 Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots Supports DDR3 2400 0C 2133 1866 1600 1333 1066
39. t overclocing may cause damage to your components and motherboard It should be done at your own risk and expense CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode Configuration options Auto and Manual The default value is Auto APU PCIE Frequency MHz This item appears only when you set the item Overclock Mode to Manual The default value is Disabled Please be noted that overclocking may re duce the D Sub resolution and cause the display abnormal situation Spread Spectrum This item should always be Auto for better system stability AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this fea ture Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology Configuration options Enabled and Disabled The default value is Enabled AMD Application power Management Application Power Management APM ensures that average power con sumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for the CPU mode being used If Enabled is selected the power consumption is reduced when overclocking 40 FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference Multiplier Voltage Change This item is set to Auto by default If it is set to Manual you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor
40. u Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can work properly Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 3 2 A Tuning A Tuning is ASRock s multi purpose software suite with a new interface more new features and improved utilities including XFast RAM Dehumidi fier Good Night LED FAN Tastic Tuning OC Tweaker and a whole lot more 3 2 Installing A Tuning When you install the all in one driver to your system from ASRock s support CD A Tuning will be auto installed as well After the installation you will find the icon A Tuning on your desktop Double click the A Tuning bi icon A Tuning main menu will pop up s 3 2 2 Using A Tuning There are six sections in A Tuning main menu Operation Mode Tools OC Tweaker System Info Live Update Tech Service and Settings Operation Mode Choose an operation mode for your computer i Operation Mode Operation Mode Performance Mode Standard Mode Power Saving Description 23 24 Tools Various tools and utilities 226 Acceleration _ LifeStyle XFast RAM OMG XFast LAN Good
41. unning visuals Not only will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer Please press lt F2 gt or lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY otherwise POST will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 4 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use lt lt gt key or lt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt gt keyor
42. uration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4 S5 state Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Use this setting to configure CPU fan speed while Dehumidifier is en abled Would you like to save current setting user defaults In this option you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section it 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 ASRock UEFI setup Utility CPU Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 speed Confi guration options Full On and Automatic Mode The default is value Full On Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed Confi guration options Full On Manual Mode and Automatic Mode The default is value Full On Over Temperature Protection Use this item to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection The default value is Enabled Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature The default is value Disabled Clear Status This option appears only when the case open has been detected Use this option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status 55 4 7 Boot Screen In this section it will display the available devices on
43. w holes to secure the mother board to the chassis please do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 10 2 1 CPU Installation Step 1 Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle Step 2 Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle Step 3 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place ZA The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins Step4 Whenthe CPU is in place press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 2 2 Installation of CPU 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 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis sipation Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector CPU_FAN1 see Page 5 No 3 For proper instal lation please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink 11 12 2 3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides two 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3
44. you install Windows 8 1 7 and want to enable this function please set this item to Enabled Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency and lead to system stability or com patibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies Please set this item to Disable if above issue occurs SVM When this option is set to Enabled a VMM Virtual Machine Architecture can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD V The default value is Enabled Configuration options Enabled and Disabled CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated The default value is Auto FM2A58M VG3 R2 0 4 4 2 North Bridge Configuration ASRock UEFI Setup Utility IOMMU This allows you to enable or disable IOMMU support Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers The default value of this feature is PCI Express Con figuration options Onboard and PCI Express Share Memory This allows you to set the share memory feature The default value is Auto Configuration options Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB and 2GB Dual Graphics This item appears only when you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this motherboard Use this to enable or dis
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