Question 1

Will this work with a AM3+ cpu?

Accepted Answer

No.  Pins are entirely different.  You'll be wanting the FX series CPUs for AM3+, put in an AM3+ board.  This board is FM2+/FM2 for the AMD APU series of CPUs.

Question 2

Having trouble finding ram that is supported by the board anyone have any links for ram to buy that will work with the board that are not discontinued?

Accepted Answer

Jerry, I bought this board but have not been able to do anything with it. It looks like a great board if it works and does what ASROCK promises. I will say that ASROCKS customer service seems to be non-existent. Then tell you the board can handle up to 32 GB or 64 of memory, but don't tell you how to achieve this. I wish I had more answers for you, but will let you know more when I know more. I recomend checking out GSKILLS website. They have a great memory configuration tool. You can tell them what chipset / board you have and it list all there memory that is compatible with that board. Go to the GSKILL website and look for RAM CONFIGURATOR.

Question 3

Integrated Graphics: I plan on installing the AMD A8 6600K A Series Black Edition processor. I am torn between this board and the ASUS A88X-PRO. This one has Integrated AMD Radeon R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU and the Asus has Integrated AMD Radeon HD 7000/8000 Series Graphics in A-series APU. I do not plan on installing a separate graphics card. So, would there be an advantage to one motherboard over the other based on the integrated graphics paired specifically with the processor I have? or anything else? The processor box states that it pairs with select graphic solutions for AMD Dual Graphics but they are in the HD 6000 series.

Accepted Answer

I don't think there is advantage to either board, i would get the one that has all the features you need, I love the AsRock motherboard and it has performed flawlessly for over 9 months, am still using the A10-6800K and have not upgraded to Kaveri yet but the only thing Kaveri would offer me over the Richland Core that i might find useful is USB 3.0. Im not a gamer but i leave the computer on for months at a time and it is quite efficient, go your own way but my $.02 would recommend the AsRock, it may be a bit dated but it does everything i want it to do and never complains, the other thing like about the 
AsRock is the BIOS, after working with the ASUS BIOS on several occasions the Asrock is actually a breeze to navigate and offers plenty of tweaking if you are so inclined..

Question 4

AMD A10-6800K Richland 4.1GHz (4.4GHz Turbo) Socket FM2 100W Quad-Core Desktop Processor - Black Edition AMD Radeon HD 8670D will work right?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Currently running a Dell UP2414Q 4K monitor via Displayport @ 3840x2160 resolution 60Hz with no issues. Also running a secondary utility monitor @ 1920x1080. Using 16GB of DDR3 2400 ram set to 2133 speeds. System was unstable at 2400 speeds but fine using 2133.

Question 5

Will the 8350 Vishera fit this MoBo?

Accepted Answer

No, the Vishera needs an AM3+ socket and this is an FM2+ socketed motherboard.

Question 6

This motherboard will work with the CPU #A10 5800K?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the FM2+ Socket is compatible with all Richland, Trinity and the latest Kaveri based APU's, i have this motherboard and love it.. Fast RAM is the key to unlocking the Richland Trinity and Kaveri based APU's, invest in quality RAM like G.Skill Ripjaws X, here is a link to the RAM i used.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231538 If you can afford DDR3-2133 then by all means go for it but DDR3-1866 is plenty fast for me and will probably suit you just fine also but the important part is compatibility with the Motherboard and that is where the G.Skill really shines when combined with this motherboard and AMD's APU..

Question 7

What graphic card should i get with this and how many watts does my power supply have to be to support this mother board and what ever graphics card i get???

Accepted Answer

Honestly I got the a10 chip the highest one and I have no graphics card and skyrim looks fanonminal. I have a 500 watt power supply 3 fans. 2 DVD burners, 1tb and 500gb hd. If I were you I'd get a 600 or 650 I can't remember what they make but that should be ok. If your going to use a graphics card see what chip ya want and It should say what it supports. Then see what the board supports. I absolutely love this mother board it was my first build and would highly recommend it

Question 8

Does the Motherboard have Wifi?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 9

Which 2 slots do I use if I only have 2 RAM modules?

Accepted Answer

Use either 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 for dual channel on that board.Great board i bought 8 of them so far and only 1 needs an RMA although AsRock is impossible to get in touch with as they never reply.

Hope that helps.

Question 10

Does anyone know what version of the BIOS the boards are shipping with from newegg?

Accepted Answer

That's hard to say.  Mine came with version 1.30, bought on 11/04/2013.  Since then (as of 01/15/2014) Asrock has updated the Bios at least 5 times to version 2.40.  It depends on when Newegg bought the stock, and what Asrock does on their end.  Maybe asking Newegg directly might help.

I've updated to each new version every time it's available with no problems.  Amazingly, running under Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit for a couple of months in 4.2 GHz turbo mode with an A10 5800K CPU, I haven't had one crash, BSOD, or hard freeze.

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