BIOS
BIOS memory size |
8 MB |
BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
Processor
Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
Processor thermal power (max) |
100 W |
Internal I/O
Serial port via internal header |
Y |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
Number of COM connectors |
1 |
USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
Number of SATA connectors |
8 |
Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Number of SATA III connectors |
8 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
TPM connector |
Y |
Power fan connector |
Y |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Microphone in |
Y |
PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
Performance
Audio system |
Realtek ALC662 |
PC health monitoring |
Temperature, Power supply, FAN, CPU |
Component for |
PC |
Cooling type |
Passive |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Y |
Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
Overclocking features |
ASRock A-Tuning\nASRock Instant Boot\nASRock Instant Flash\nASRock APP Charger\nASRock XFast USB\nASRock XFast LAN\nASRock XFast RAM\nASRock Crashless BIOS\nASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)\nASRock Internet Flash\nASRock UEFI System Browser\nASRock UEFI Tech Service\nASRock Dehumidifier Function\nASRock Easy RAID Installer\nASRock Easy Driver Installer\nASRock Interactive UEFI\nASRock Fast Boot\nASRock X-Boost\nASRock Restart to UEFI\nASRock USB Key\nASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning\nASRock U-COP |
Memory
Memory slots type |
DIMM |
Memory channels |
Dual |
Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Number of memory slots |
2 |
Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
Unbuffered memory |
Y |
Non-ECC |
Y |
Graphics
Number of displays supported |
3 |
HDCP |
Y |
Discrete graphics support |
Y |
Graphics adapter family |
AMD |
On-board graphics adapter |
Y |
Maximum graphics adapter memory |
2048 MB |
DirectX version |
11.1 |
Packaging content
Quick installation guide |
Y |
Drivers included |
Y |
Expansion slots
PCI slots |
1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
Additionally
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Chipset |
A88X |
FM2+/FM2, AMD A88X, 2 x DDR3 DIMM, SATA3/USB 3.0/USB 2.0/D-Sub/DVI-D/HDMI/PS/2, 5.1 CH HD Audio, Gigabit Ethernet, PCI/PCI-E, Micro ATX
- Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors.
- All Solid Capacitor Design.
- Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1866.
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 x PCI.
- Supports AMD Dual Graphics.
- Integrated AMD Radeon™ R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU.
- Graphics Output Options : D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI.
- 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec).
- 8 x SATA3, 4 x USB 3.0 (2 Front, 2 Rear), 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Front, 4 Rear).
- Supports A-Tuning, XFast 555, X-Boost, Easy Driver Installer, FAN-Tastic Tuning, USB Key.
<b>FM2/FM2+ APU Support</b>
This motherboard is compatible with both AMD FM2 and FM2+ APUs. Please note that some new features may be only supported by FM2+ APUs.
<b>High Density Glass Fabric PCB</b>
What you’ve never understood about your computer is that it is scared to death of water, H2O, humidity or whatever you’d like to name it. And even though you do not see the water, actually there may be lots of excessive moist in the air killing your motherboard silently and slowly. No, your motherboard doesn’t melt when in contact with water like the wicked witch of the west, but it dies of short circuit. Luckily, ASRock has a new High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.
<b>All Solid Capacitor Design</b>
ASRock is determined to use high quality materials to build the best motherboards, that's why all the capacitors on this motherboard are built with 100% solid capacitors. These solid capacitors bring long lasting durability and ultra stable performance.
<b>Next-Gen PCI-E 3.0 Support</b>
This ASRock motherboard supports the Next-Gen PCI-E 3.0! PCI Express 3.0 can maximize the bandwidth of the next-gen PCI Express 3.0 VGA cards, thus providing ultimate graphics performance.
<b>Get PCI-E 3.0 Benefits</b>
- Higher bit rate - 8.0GT/s.
- Higher bandwidth per lane - 1GB/s.
- Higher efficiency - 98.5% encoding efficiency.
- 100% backward compatible with previous PCI-E 2.0 / 1.0 standard.
<b>X-Boost</b>
Brilliantly designed for smart overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is able to unleash the hidden power of your CPUs. Simply press “X” when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to 15.77% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can become a near one-button process.
<b>A-Tuning</b>
A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including EZ OC, Auto Tuning, XFast 555, OC Tweaker, System Browser, Live Update, Tech Service and a whole lot more!
<b>4K/2K</b>
4K is a new standard for display resolutions with a minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p format and four times as many pixels overall. Get ready to lose yourself in this eye popping virtual reality.
<b>Triple Monitor</b>
Graphics, graphics and even more graphics! You've demanded for more eye candy, so this motherboard supports Triple Monitor. You may choose up to three display interfaces from the rear i/o to connect monitors and use them simultaneously without installing another graphics card.
<b>FAN-Tastic Tuning</b>
Configure different fan speeds for respective temperatures using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
<b>USB Key</b>
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Nobody has time for that! Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically!
<b>Easy Driver Installer</b>
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 through the internet. Completely no CD or optical disk drive required!
<b>Dehumidifier</b>
Dampness kills most electronics, so it's a better idea to keep your personal computer dry. Now users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier. When it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
<b>OMG</b>
Limit and control your children's time spent on the internet. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) technology allows you to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users.
<b>UEFI System Browser</b>
UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in ASRock's graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and configurations that users are currently using on their motherboard. With UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in the UEFI setup without having to open the chassis and take everything apart.
<b>UEFI Tech Service</b>
Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team.
<b>Fast Boot</b>
With ASRock’s exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds* to logon to Windows® 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior.
<b>Restart to UEFI</b>
Fast Boot is so fast that it is impossible for users to enter the UEFI setup utility during POST. Therefore, ASRock Restart to UEFI technology allows users to easily enter the UEFI setup utility automatically when turning on the PC next time. It is designed for those who constantly need to enter the UEFI setup utility.
<b>Interactive UEFI</b>
Some people might complain that the BIOS configuration on old computers aren't user friendly enough. Well, not any more! ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools with cool sound effects and stunning visuals. The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusement.
<b>Easy RAID Installer</b>
Easy RAID Installer can help you install the RAID driver easily without floppy drive. It can copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device with just one simple click in UEFI setup.
<b>HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)</b>
This motherboard supports HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data signals transferred through the HDMI™ interface are digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.