ASRock Adds Godavari CPU Support for FM2A78M-HD+ R2.0 and FM2A78M-ITX+ Boards

Just now, ASRock has rolled out two new BIOS packages developed for its FM2A78M-HD+ R2.0 and FM2A78M-ITX+ motherboards, namely versions 1.70 and 1.80, respectively, which only include support for AMD’s new Godavari CPU models. When it comes to installing this release, first of all take into account that this task should be performed only when the newer version includes an additional change that you can really make use of. With this in mind, save and unzip the downloadable archive, transfer all content onto a FAT32-formatted memory drive, go into the board’s BIOS menu, and select “Instant Flash Utility” located under the “Tool” menu. At this point, the board will automatically detect and list any found BIOS version that it supports....

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Apple Replaces Its Brilliant MagSafe Connector with USB-C on the New MacBook

In addition to the Apple Watch, Apple announced its brand-new 12-inch, fanless, and ultra-slim Retina MacBook computer during the “Spring Forward” event that took place a couple of days ago, on March 9, at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, USA, besides the already popular Apple Watch. We live-blogged the event at that point and learned that the all-new MacBook comes with a smart, reversible, all-in-one connector called USB-C (also known as USB Type-C), which substitutes no less than five different connectors, including Power, USB, HDMI, VGA, and Display ports. Well, this does not mean that it’s brilliant though, as you can only use one function at a time; otherwise put, you’ll have to buy all sorts of expensive...

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VAIO Smartphone Will Be Launched in Europe Too

The Japanese company that purchased Sony's VAIO brand is going to launch a smartphone under this name on March 12. While we already know many details on the phone's specs sheet, there wasn't any leaked info on its availability. The good news is Greek blog Techblog.gr claims it has received new info that would suggest VAIO smartphone won't be exclusive to Japan or Asia. The VAIO smartphone will be launched in Europe as well, but there's no telling whether the device will be released at the same time on both continents. With only one day left until the official unveil of the VAIO smartphone, let's take a look at what this device may have to offer to Android fans. First of all, the handsets will be equipped with a 64-bit Qualcomm...

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