RAID Installation Guide
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... a SATA / SATA2 driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of Independent Disks", which is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to configure RAID functions by using RAID 1 techniques...
... a SATA / SATA2 driver diskette, press or to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of Independent Disks", which is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to configure RAID functions by using RAID 1 techniques...
RAID Installation Guide
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... all AMD SATA logical drives that may be present on your CD-ROM drive. 3. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on a network. RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to configure and manage RAID functions. 2.1 Components of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or Netscape Navigator 7.1. Boot the PC or server, launch Windows, and log in order to access RAIDXpert...
... all AMD SATA logical drives that may be present on your CD-ROM drive. 3. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on a network. RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to configure and manage RAID functions. 2.1 Components of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or Netscape Navigator 7.1. Boot the PC or server, launch Windows, and log in order to access RAIDXpert...
User Manual
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... Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change...
... Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change...
User Manual
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... it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 In XFast RAM, it with your system. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to turn on your...
... it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 In XFast RAM, it with your system. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to turn on your...
User Manual
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... configuration in their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. In order to prevent users from a support CD to modify the system time are currently using in UEFI setup. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in order to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without fear of internet access granted to "RAID...
... configuration in their BIOS without entering Windows® OS. In order to prevent users from a support CD to modify the system time are currently using in UEFI setup. ASRock UEFI System Browser ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in order to dehumidify the system after regaining power. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash them without fear of internet access granted to "RAID...
User Manual
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...) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with Windows® VistaTM OS. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your computer. Step 2. Connect the monitor cable to our website for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Boot into OS. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to the onboard VGA port. Step...
...) integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with Windows® VistaTM OS. Enjoy the benefit of "Dual Graphics" option on an AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) integrated chipset, all operating in your computer. Step 2. Connect the monitor cable to our website for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Boot into OS. Please remove the AMD driver if you have any future update, please refer to the onboard VGA port. Step...
User Manual
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... provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to DVI-D port on the I/O panel. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to this motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. When you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your system boots. D-Sub port DVI-D port 2. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on VGA card to your...
... provides independent display controllers for D-Sub and DVI-D to DVI-D port on the I/O panel. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to this motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. When you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your system boots. D-Sub port DVI-D port 2. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to D-Sub port on VGA card to your...
User Manual
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... you process the SATA2 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your SATA2 HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. The latest SATA2 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Make sure to power supply 1. 2.11 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA2 HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA2 Hot Plug feature might not be...
... you process the SATA2 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your SATA2 HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. The latest SATA2 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Make sure to power supply 1. 2.11 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA2 HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA2 Hot Plug feature might not be...
User Manual
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... install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on the support CD driver page. Please follow below procedures according to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please refer to the OS you want to install those required drivers. Set the "SATA Mode" option to your optical drive first. Before you start to configure RAID function, you install...
... install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on the support CD driver page. Please follow below procedures according to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please refer to the OS you want to install those required drivers. Set the "SATA Mode" option to your optical drive first. Before you start to configure RAID function, you install...
User Manual
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...: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use the UEFI Setup Utility to configure your screen. 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects...
...: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use the UEFI Setup Utility to configure your screen. 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects...
User Manual
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... Dual Link DVI], you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this to set the share memory feature. If you install the DVI to HDMI adapter to select DVI function when you enable this option, the primary monitor will be onboard VGA. Use this motherboard. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case...
... Dual Link DVI], you install AMD RADEON graphics card on this to set the share memory feature. If you install the DVI to HDMI adapter to select DVI function when you enable this option, the primary monitor will be onboard VGA. Use this motherboard. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case...
User Manual
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... or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. After copying the RAID driver to install SATA ODD driver on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports, please disable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 44 Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is for SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. The default value of this option is suggested to your USB storage device. SATA Mode Use this item to enable or disable...
... or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. After copying the RAID driver to install SATA ODD driver on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports, please disable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 44 Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode]. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is for SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. The default value of this option is suggested to your USB storage device. SATA Mode Use this item to enable or disable...
User Manual
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...enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. Please refer to below descriptions for USB devices. Enables legacy support if USB devices are allowed to use of these four options: [Enabled] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is [Enabled]. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - 3.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use...
...enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. Please refer to below descriptions for USB devices. Enables legacy support if USB devices are allowed to use of these four options: [Enabled] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is [Enabled]. USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the use only under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - 3.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use...
User Manual
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... about ASRock, welcome to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for general reference only. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
... about ASRock, welcome to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for general reference only. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
User Manual
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If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. b. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you will need to following instructions to confirm. Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. Disable System Restore. Then Press "Ok". 61 Disk volume > 2TB), it...
If you encounter this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. b. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you will need to following instructions to confirm. Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. Disable System Restore. Then Press "Ok". 61 Disk volume > 2TB), it...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA_1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA_4) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 15 SATA2 Connector (SATA_6) 16 SATA2 Connector (SATA_5) 17 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 20 Print Port Header (LPT1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 PCI Slot (PCI1) 24 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 25 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 27 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard...
... Panel Header (PANEL1) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA_1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA_2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA_4) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATA_3) 15 SATA2 Connector (SATA_6) 16 SATA2 Connector (SATA_5) 17 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 20 Print Port Header (LPT1) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 23 PCI Slot (PCI1) 24 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 25 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 27 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to...
...) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to...
Quick Installation Guide
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... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port...
... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port...
Quick Installation Guide
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... will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard...
... will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the Start Menu. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to fix this problem, you encounter this problem. If you will need to following instructions to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Below steps are Microsoft® suggested solution: A. a. Then Press "Ok". 54 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard English Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. Then press "Enter". Disable...
... the Start Menu. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to fix this problem, you encounter this problem. If you will need to following instructions to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Below steps are Microsoft® suggested solution: A. a. Then Press "Ok". 54 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Motherboard English Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. Then press "Enter". Disable...