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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the A88XM GAMING Series (MS-7903 v1.X) M-ATX
motherboard. The A88XM GAMING Series motherboards are based on AMD
®
A88X chipset for optimal system eciency. Designed to t the advanced
AMD
®
FM2+/ FM2 processor, the A88XM GAMING Series motherboards
deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Preface
2
Copyright Notice
2
Revision History
2
Smartphone Application
3
Technical Support
3
Safety Instructions
4
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
5
CE Conformity
5
Radiation Exposure Statement
6
European Community Compliance Statement
6
Japan VCCI Class B Statement
6
Korea Warning Statements
6
Battery Information
7
Chemical Substances Information
7
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
8
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Getting Started
15
Packing Contents
16
Optional Accessories
16
Assembly Precautions
17
Motherboard Specifications
18
Connectors Quick Guide
21
Back Panel Quick Guide
23
APU (Accelerated Processing Units)
25
Introduction to FM2/ FM2+ APU
25
APU & Cooler Installation
26
Memory
28
Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule
28
Mounting Screw Holes
29
Power Supply
30
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors
30
Expansion Slots
31
PCI_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots
31
Video/ Graphics Cards
32
Single Video Card Installation
32
AMD Crossfire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology
33
Internal Connectors
35
SATA1~8: SATA Connectors
35
CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors
36
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors
37
JUSB1～3: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors
38
JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector
38
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
39
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
39
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
40
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector
40
Jumper
41
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
41
Buttons & Switches
42
OC1: OC Genie Button
42
POWER1: Power Button
43
RESET1: Reset Button
43
OC_SW1: OC Genie Mode Switch
44
SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch
44
LED Status Indicators
45
OC Genie Mode Leds
45
Drivers and Utilities
46
Total Installer
46
Chapter 2 Quick Installation
49
Memory Installation
50
Motherboard Installation
51
Power Connectors Installation
53
SATA HDD Installation
55
Msata SSD Installation
56
Front Panel Connector Installation
57
JFP1 Connector Installation
57
Front Panel Audio Connector Installation
57
Peripheral Connector Installation
58
USB2.0 Connector Installation
58
USB3.0 Connector Installation
58
Graphics Card Installation
59
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
61
Entering Setup
62
Entering BIOS Setup
62
Overview
63
Operation
65
Settings
66
System Status
66
Advanced
67
Boot
72
Security
72
Save & Exit
73
M-Flash
79
Oc Profile
80
Hardware Monitor
81
Appendix A Realtek Audio
83
Software Configuration
84
Software Panel Overview
84
Auto Popup Dialog
85
Hardware Default Setting
86
Appendix B AMD RAID
89
Introduction
90
Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility
91
Understanding the Colour Code
91
Initialize Disks
92
Create Arrays
93
Delete Arrays
94
Swap Arrays
95
Manage Spares
96
Change the Controller Options
97
Booting the System from an Array
97
Pausing the Boot Sequence for Warning Messages
97
Change the Staggered Spinup Count
98
Installing Driver
99
Installing os on 2.2TB RAID
100
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Model
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Category
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Language
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