ASRock FM2A75 Pro4 manual CPU Installation, Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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2.1 CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

STEP 1:

STEP 2 / STEP 3:

STEP 4:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

Match The CPU Golden Triangle

Push Down And Lock

 

To The Socket Corner Small

The Socket Lever

 

Triangle

 

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to 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 CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 14, No. 5 or CPU_FAN2, see Page 14, No. 6). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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Contents FM2A75 Pro4 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Uefi Setup Utility Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications Rear Panel I/O ConnectorAudio USBHardware Bios FeatureSupport CD MonitorPage ASRock Instant Boot Unique FeaturesASRock Extreme Tuning Utility Axtu ASRock Instant FlashASRock XFast LAN ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast RAMASRock Internet Flash ASRock Crashless BiosASRock OMG Online Management Guard ASRock Uefi System BrowserASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Dehumidifier FunctionASRock Interactive Uefi Motherboard Layout ATXPWR1I/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsTable for Audio Output Connection Page Installation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsInstalling a Dimm Installing an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots Graphics Card Setup CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation GuideCrossFire Bridge Driver Installation and Setup For Windows 7 / VistaTM OSPage AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide Enjoy the benefit of AMD Dual GraphicsWhat does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? AMD Vision Engine Control Center Multi Monitor and Surround Display Features Multi Monitor FeatureSurround Display Feature For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OSWhat is HDCP? Hdcp FunctionASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide Advanced Super IO Configuration CIR Controller EnabledCIR sensors in different angles Jumpers Setup DescriptionOnboard Headers and Connectors Serial ATA3 ConnectorsOptional wireless transmitting System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors Supply to this connectorATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connectorSmart Switches 12 Dr. Debug Status Code DescriptionPage Page Page What is Hot Swap Function? Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDsSATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDDDriver Installation Guide Set up UefiUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Page Introduction Uefi Menu BarNavigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn Home Navigation KeysMain Screen F10 F12OC Tweaker Screen Boost Frequency Multiplier Dram Timing Configuration Dram FrequencyMultiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency MultiplierCommand Rate CR Dram Timing Control Power Down EnableRAS# to CAS# Delay tRCD Bank InterleavingWrite to Read Delay tWTR Write Recovery Time tWRRAS to RAS Delay tRRD Voltage Configuration Dram VoltageAdvanced Screen Package C6 Mode CPU ConfigurationCore C6 Mode Cool ā€˜nā€™ QuietNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration Serial Port Address Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Infrared PortAcpi Configuration USB Mouse Power On Acpi Hpet tableA75 USB 3.0 Controller USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB SupportNetwork Configuration Internet SettingUefi Download Server System Browser ToolSound Effect OMGOnline Management GuardWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Internet FlashHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Dehumidifier CPU Fan Setting Dehumidifier DurationBoot Screen CSM parameters Launch Video OpROM policy Security Screen Secure Boot ControlSecure Boot Policy Internal FV Option ROMFixed Media Key ManagementSave Changes and Exit Load Uefi DefaultsExit Screen Discard Changes and ExitRunning The Support CD Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Drivers MenuInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode Drv4E CtrlB5 LangengChoose Usable Physical Drive List to select Raid HDD Page Windows VistaTM 64-bit Page Windows 7 64-bit
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FM2A75 Pro4 specifications

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