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2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 3

Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable
to the monitor connector or the DVI

connector of the graphics card that is

inserted to PCIE2 slot.

Step 1

Insert one graphics card into PCIE2

slot, another graphics card to PCIE4

slot, and the other graphics card to

PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards

are properly seated on the slots.

Step 2

Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect

the graphics cards on PCIE2 and

PCIE4 slots, and use the other

CrossFire Bridge to connect the

graphics cards on PCIE4 and

PCIE5 slots. (The CrossFire Bridge

is provided with the graphics card

you purchase, not bundled with this

motherboard. Please refer to your

graphics card vendor for details.)

Step 3

Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable
to the monitor connector or the DVI

connector of the graphics card that is

inserted to PCIE2 slot.

CrossFire Bridge

Summary of Contents for FM2A88X Extreme6

Page 1: ...User Manual...

Page 2: ...lied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or itness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors oicers employees or agents be liable...

Page 3: ...d States and other countries Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 7 003 467 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol to...

Page 4: ...9 CrossFireXTM 3 Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 29 2 10 Dual Graphics Operation Guide 32 2 11 Using the HDMI In Port 34 3 Software and Utilities Operation 37 3 1 Installing Dr...

Page 5: ...4 4 7 USB Coniguration 66 4 5 Tool 67 4 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 70 4 7 Boot Screen 71 4 8 Security Screen 73 4 9 Exit Screen 74...

Page 6: ...will be subject to change without notice In case any modiications of this manual occur the updated ver sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice You may ind the latest VGA cards...

Page 7: ...2 Supports AMD Memory Proile Technology AMP up to AMP 2400 Expansion Slot 2 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slots PCIE2 PCIE4 single at x16 PCIE2 dual at x8 PCIE2 x8 PCIE4 PCIE 3 0 is only supported with FM2 C...

Page 8: ...HDCP with DVI D HDMI and DisplayPort Ports Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD playback with DVI D HDMI and DisplayPort Ports Audio 7 1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec P...

Page 9: ...nnector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector 1 x XFire Power Connector 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector 3 x USB 2 0 Headers Support 6 USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB 3 0 Header by AMD A88X Bolton D4 Supports 2 USB 3 0...

Page 10: ...ck website http www asrock com 2 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 7 For Windows 64 bit OS with 6...

Page 11: ...update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems irst like MS DOS or Windows With this utility you can press the F6 key during the POST or the F2 key to enter into the...

Page 12: ...ntly ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is included in A Tuning It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows 32 bit operating systems ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time...

Page 13: ...k Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your PC ASRock Dehumidiier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enab...

Page 14: ...ocess ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience The light ning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup AS Rock Restart to UEFI technology is designed for tho...

Page 15: ...PEAKER1 1 CHA_FAN1 HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN 1 PANEL 1 1 USB_4_5 1 USB_2_3 1 USB_0_1 FM2A88X Extreme6 RoHS Top RJ 45 USB 3 0 T USB3 B USB4 USB 3 0 T USB1 B USB2 eSATA3_6 USB 2 0 T USB6 B USB7 PS2 Keyboa...

Page 16: ...12 SATA3 Connector SATA3_5 13 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 14 Power Switch PWRBTN1 15 Reset Switch RSTBTN1 16 BIOS Selection Switch BIOS_SEL1 17 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 18 Power LED Header...

Page 17: ...layPort DP_1 12 USB 3 0 Ports USB3_34 AMD A88X Bolton D4 4 eSATA Connector 13 USB 3 0 Ports USB3_1_2 ASMedia ASM1042 5 LAN RJ 45 Port 14 HDMI In Port 6 Central Bass Orange 15 HDMI Out Port 7 Rear Spea...

Page 18: ...or connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use Audio Output Channels Front Speaker No 9 Rear Speaker No 7 Central Bass No 6 Line In or Side Speaker No 8 2 V 4 V V 6 V V V 8 V V V...

Page 19: ...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 pl...

Page 20: ...he socket corner with a small triangle Step 3 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it its in place The CPU its only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid b...

Page 21: ...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 CP...

Page 22: ...DDR3_B2 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated 1 For dual channel coniguration you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip t...

Page 23: ...18 1 2 3...

Page 24: ...s fan to the motherboard s chassis fan connector CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 or CHA_ FAN3 when using multiple graphics cards 2 When PCIE2 slot is occupied the DisplayPort cannot be used 3 If you want this mothe...

Page 25: ...uter 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...

Page 26: ...TA data cables for internal SATA3_7_8 see p 10 No 9 storage devices The current SATA3_5 see p 10 No 12 SATA3 interface allows up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate USB 2 0 Headers Besides two default USB...

Page 27: ...low A Connect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only You don t need to conn...

Page 28: ...ower 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...

Page 29: ...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 supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13 3 pin CPU_FAN...

Page 30: ...ase plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5 4 Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 8 1 5 4 8 1 5 Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard supports 2 pin CI1 CASE OPEN detection feature s...

Page 31: ...primary BIOS to ensure normal system operation For safety issues users are not able to update the backup BIOS manually Users may refer to the BIOS LEDs BIOS_A_LED or BIOS_B_ LED to identify which BIO...

Page 32: ...problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules 55 The Memory could not be detected Please re install the memory and CPU If the problem still exists pleas...

Page 33: ...emory then clear CMOS If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules d6 The VGA could not be recognized Please clear CMOS and try re installing the...

Page 34: ...rds The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details 1 You should only use identical CrossFi...

Page 35: ...hat the cards are properly seated on the slots Step 2 Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots and use the other CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards o...

Page 36: ...4 Double click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows system tray Step 5 In the left pane click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply Se...

Page 37: ...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 S...

Page 38: ...heck AMD website for up dates and details Step 9 Click Enable CrossFireTM and click Apply to save your change Step 10 Reboot your system Then you can freely enjoy the beneit of Dual Graphics feature A...

Page 39: ...of switching cables back and forth when you want to display the screen of another device such as smartphone tablet camcorder DVD player or another PC onto the PC monitor Another useful feature of this...

Page 40: ...35 Connection Diagram USB 3 0 USB 3 0 Power Source HDMI Adapter...

Page 41: ...h right or left to enable Onboard on board PC screen or HDMI HDMI In Source or Use the hotkey to switch between on board PC screen or HDMI In Source To change the hotkey click the textbox next to Hotk...

Page 42: ...r If the Main Menu does not appear automatically locate and double click on the ile ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to your system will be auto d...

Page 43: ...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 ind the icon A Tuning on your desktop Dou...

Page 44: ...se note that Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 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...

Page 45: ...ble this function and conigure the period of time until the computer powers on and the duration of the dehumidifying process HDMI IN Connect two different devices to one monitor and toggle between the...

Page 46: ...41 Tech Service Contact Tech Service...

Page 47: ...r On is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Coniguration 3 3 1 Coniguring and Using Sunlogin Oray Sunlogin is a remote control software that lets you easily access and control the remote host...

Page 48: ...nt and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Step 4 Double click the Sunlogin Remote Control icon in the Windows system tray Step 5 Make sure that Remote wakeup module and Remo...

Page 49: ...s Download Control Client from the Download section of sunlogin oray com and execute it Log in with your Sunlogin Account and Password For iPad iPhone users Download Sunlogin from the App Store and in...

Page 50: ...Sunlogin Account and Password Using Remote Wakeup For Windows users Select one Host Ofline with Gray power button on the control client panel to wake up your home computer For iPad iPhone users Tap on...

Page 51: ...46 For Andriod mobile device users Tap one Host Ofline with Blue power button on the Host List Then tap the Power button to wakeup your home computer...

Page 52: ...Right click on a Host Online with Blue Windows logo on the control client panel Then key in your remote access password For iPad iPhone users Tap one online machine on the Host List and ill in the Acc...

Page 53: ...48 For Andriod mobile device users Tap one online machine and ill in the Access password to start using remote control Tutorial Video...

Page 54: ...iency 3 4 1 Installing Start8 Install Start8 which is located in the folder at the following path of the Sup which is located in the folder at the following path of the Sup port CD ASRock Utility Star...

Page 55: ...onigure Conigure provides coniguration 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 Con...

Page 56: ...on the Windows key does Desktop 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...

Page 57: ...n 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...

Page 58: ...PGDN Go to the next page HOME Go to the top of the screen END Go to the bottom of the screen F1 To display the General Help Screen F7 Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY F9 Load optimal d...

Page 59: ...d that overclocking may reduce the D Sub resolution and cause the display abnormal situation It is recommended to use DVI or HDMI monitor to get better performance Spread Spectrum This item should alw...

Page 60: ...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 volta...

Page 61: ...out over banks on the same node or accross nodes decreasing access contention Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving Coniguration op tions Disabled Auto The default v...

Page 62: ...gurations for the following items CPU Conigu ration Nouth Bridge Coniguration South Bridge Coniguration Storage Conigura tion Super IO Coniguration ACPI Coniguration and USB Coniguration Setting wrong...

Page 63: ...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 issu...

Page 64: ...lows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio fea ture Dual Graphics This item appears only when you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this motherboard Use this to enable or disable Dual G...

Page 65: ...ay Port function Coniguration options as Display Play Port and as HDMI The default value is as Display Play Port PCIex16_1 DP Output Use this to select the PCIex16_1 slot DP port output type Conigurat...

Page 66: ...ect 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 and Port80 LE...

Page 67: ...eSATA ports 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 This item is for SATA3_5 SATA3_7 SATA3_8 and eSA...

Page 68: ...ress Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port Coniguration options 3F8h IRQ4 and 3E8h IRQ4 Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port Infrared Port...

Page 69: ...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 keyboa...

Page 70: ...tem 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 certiicatio...

Page 71: ...nabled 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...

Page 72: ...h 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 yo...

Page 73: ...the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically Internet Flash Internet Flash searches for availabl...

Page 74: ...tion This allows users to conigure the duration of the dehumidifying process before it returns to S4 S5 state Dehumidiier CPU Fan Setting Use this setting to conigure CPU fan speed while Dehumidiier i...

Page 75: ...oni guration options Full On and Manual 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 O...

Page 76: ...drive Ultra Fast There are a few restrictions 1 Only supports Windows 8 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 y...

Page 77: ...ease do not disable unless you re running a WHCK test If you are using Windows 8 64 bit and all of your devices support UEFI you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed Launch PXE OpROM Policy Sele...

Page 78: ...73 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 Secure Boot Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot...

Page 79: ...anges 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...

Page 80: ...For technical questions please submit a support request form at http www asrock com support tsd asp ASRock Incorporation 2F No 37 Sec 2 Jhongyang S Rd Beitou District Taipei City 112 Taiwan R O C ASR...

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