User manual ASROCK B85 PRO4
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Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] User Manual
Version 1. 0 Published April 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
Copyright Notice:
No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation. [. . . ] (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. )
CrossFire Bridge
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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.
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2. 7. 2 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates.
Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer. Step 4 AMD Catalyst Control Center 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 . Select the GPU number according to your graphics card and click Apply.
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3. 1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file “ASRSETUP. EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.
Drivers Menu
The drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. “KB2720599”: http://support. microsoft. com/kb/2720599/en-us
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3. 2 A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock’s multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
3. 2. 1 Installing A-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 find the icon “A-Tuning“ on your desktop. Double-click the “A-Tuning“ icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up.
3. 2. 2 Using A-Tuning
There are five sections in AXTU main menu: Operation Mode, Tools, OC Tweaker, System Info and Tech Service.
Operation Mode
Choose an operation mode for your computer.
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Tools
Various tools and utilities.
XFast RAM
Boost the system’s performance and extend the HDD’s or SDD’s lifespan!Create a hidden partition, then assign which files should be stored in the RAM drive.
Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. Please 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 granted to other users. Place X marks on the time table to disable the Internet.
Good Night LED
Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is on, and automatically switch off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/ Hibernation mode.
FAN-Tastic Tuning
Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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Dehumidifier
Prevent motherboard damages due to dampness. Enable this function and configure 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 primary and secondary screen without replugging the connectors every time. Please set a hotkey for switching between the two devices.
OC Tweaker
Configurations for overclocking the system.
System Info
View information about the system.
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Tech Service
Contact Tech Service.
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3. 3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your system to wake up faster from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. [. . . ] Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.
Legacy USB 3. 0 Support
Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3. 0 devices.
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4. 5 Tools
OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are required.
UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
Easy Driver Installer
For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically.
Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI.
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Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. [. . . ]
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