ASRock FM2A78M Pro4+ [4/76] Contents

Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................ 1

1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 1

 1.2 Specications ............................................................................. 2

1.3 Unique Features ........................................................................ 6

1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 11

1.5 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 13

2. Installation .................................................................. 15

Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 15

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 16

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...................................... 17

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 18

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ........................... 20

2.5 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 21

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ....................................... 22

2.7 CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide ............ 27

2.8 Dual Graphics Operation Guide ................................................ 30

3. Software and Utilities Operation ............................... 32

3.1 Installing Drivers ........................................................................ 32

3.2 A-Tuning .................................................................................... 33

3.3 Qualcomm

Atheros

Security Wake On Internet Technology .. 37

3.4 Start8 ......................................................................................... 45

4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY .................................................. 48

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 48

4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 48

4.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................... 49

4.2 Main Screen ............................................................................... 49

4.3 OC Tweaker Screen................................................................... 50

4.4 Advanced Screen ...................................................................... 53

  4.4.1 CPUConguration ........................................................... 54

  4.4.2 NorthBridgeConguration .............................................. 55

  4.4.3 SouthBridgeConguration ............................................. 56

  4.4.4 StorageConguration ...................................................... 57

  4.4.5 SuperIOConguration .................................................... 58

  4.4.6 ACPIConguration .......................................................... 59

  4.4.7 USBConguration ........................................................... 61

4.4.8 Trusted Computing .......................................................... 62