Features:

  • Support for Socket FM2 100W processors
  • Supports 5 × SATA3, 1 × eSATA3 and 8 USB3.0
  • Supports Dual Channel DDR3 2600+(OC)
  • Supports Intel® XMP 1.3/1.2 and AMD Memory Profile
  • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX™, CrossFireX™ and Dual Graphics
  • Built-in AMD Radeon HD 7000 series graphics, DX 11, PS 5.0
  • Multi VGA Output : D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), Supports THX TruStudio™
  • Supports ASRock XFast 555, X-Boost, Fast Boot, Restart to UEFI, OMG, Dehumidifier, Easy RAID Installer, Interactive UEFI, AMD Steady Video 2.0

What's New:

  • Support Windows 8
  • Note: "Ultra Fast" is only supported by following conditions: 1. OS is Windows 8 2. Graphics supports UEFI GOP.

How to update the BIOS?

There are 2 methods for updating the BIOS using Instant Flash.

Method 1:

  1. Save the BIOS files on a device such as USB disk (FAT32 format), hard disk (FAT32 format) and floppy drive.
  2. Press F2 during POST to get into BIOS setup menu.
  3. Select the utility under [Smart] menu to execute it.
  4. ASRock Instant Flash will automatically detect all devices and only list those BIOS versions which are suitable for your motherboard.
  5. Select the suitable BIOS version and flash.

Method 2:

  1. Save the BIOS files on a device such as USB disk (FAT32 format), hard disk (FAT32 format) and floppy drive.
  2. Press when you see this (or similar) page.
  3. Select the suitable BIOS version and flash.

Notice: If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.