ASROCK FM2A78 Pro4+ - Table of 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
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
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