ASRock fm2a88m extreme4+ [5/74] Introduction

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It

delivers excellent performance 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congurationguideoftheBIOSsetup.

 Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might

be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

notice.Incaseanymodicationsofthismanual occur,theupdated ver-

sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may

nd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specicinformationaboutthemodelyouareusing.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)

ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ Quick Installation Guide

ASRock FM2A88M Extreme4+ Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit, it is

recommendedtosettheBIOSoptioninStorageCongurationtoAHCI

mode.