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... (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS 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® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to...
... (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS 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® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to...
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...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca....
...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca....
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Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 19.3cm (7.6-in) FM2A55M-DGS CPU_FAN1 DDR3 2400+ ATX12V1 6 Fast USB VGA1 AT X P W R 1 22.6cm (8.9-in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) F X ast LAN X SOCKET ... Module Header (IR1) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 28 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 29 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 30 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English
Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 19.3cm (7.6-in) FM2A55M-DGS CPU_FAN1 DDR3 2400+ ATX12V1 6 Fast USB VGA1 AT X P W R 1 22.6cm (8.9-in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) F X ast LAN X SOCKET ... Module Header (IR1) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 28 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 29 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 30 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English
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... computer, you are two LED next to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the LAN port. English 3 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you will...
... computer, you are two LED next to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the LAN port. English 3 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you will...
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... ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS 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® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to...
... ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-DGS 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® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to...
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... DVI port - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with max. Realtek RTL8111E - Supports PXE 5 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics - resolution up to 1920x1600 @ 60Hz - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU...
... DVI port - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with max. Realtek RTL8111E - Supports PXE 5 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics - resolution up to 1920x1600 @ 60Hz - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU...
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... Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 6 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support... (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Explorer, AMD Fusion, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - FCC, CE, WHQL - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Microsoft...
... Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 6 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support... (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Explorer, AMD Fusion, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - FCC, CE, WHQL - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - DRAM, VDDP, VDDR, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Microsoft...
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... including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. You can use . 7 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU you want to.... It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense.
... including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. You can use . 7 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Whether 2400/2133/1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU you want to.... It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense.
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...process, Instant Boot allows you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. In Fan Control, it with your Windows® desktop in just a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy ... the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Windows® to shorten boot up time.
...process, Instant Boot allows you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. In Fan Control, it with your Windows® desktop in just a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy ... the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Windows® to shorten boot up time.
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... latency in order to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 9 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Real-Time Analysis of...
... latency in order to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 9 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Real-Time Analysis of...
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... BIOS without permission to modify the system time are required. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP con gured computer in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID...
... BIOS without permission to modify the system time are required. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP con gured computer in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to "RAID...
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The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusement. 11 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals.
The unprecedented UEFI provides a more attractive interface and brings a lot more amusement. 11 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a blend of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals.
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... with the component. 5. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings.
... with the component. 5. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings.
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... the socket lever to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 13 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard Step 4. When the CPU is locked. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of...
... the socket lever to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 13 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard Step 4. When the CPU is locked. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of...
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... supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard Step 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.
... supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 14 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard Step 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is already installed in a chassis). Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Remove the bracket facing ...
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is already installed in a chassis). Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Remove the bracket facing ...
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... removed. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 16 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Open". Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 29) Setting Default...
... removed. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 16 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Open". Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 29) Setting Default...
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.... Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 17 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_1: see p.2, No. 7) (SATA_2: see p.2, No. 8) (SATA_3: see p.2, No. 9) (SATA_4: see p.2, No. 10) (SATA_5: see p.2, No. 12) (SATA_6: see p.2 No...
.... Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 17 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Serial ATA2 Connectors (SATA_1: see p.2, No. 7) (SATA_2: see p.2, No. 8) (SATA_3: see p.2, No. 9) (SATA_4: see p.2, No. 10) (SATA_5: see p.2, No. 12) (SATA_6: see p.2 No...
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... chassis must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. Then click "FrontMic". English 18 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard To activate the front mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to function correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to the...
... chassis must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. Then click "FrontMic". English 18 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard To activate the front mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to function correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to the...
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... when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of printer devices. 19 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 18) AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND 1 SPD7 SPD6 ACK# SPD5 BUSY SPD4 PE SPD3 SLCT...
... when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of printer devices. 19 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2 No. 18) AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND 1 SPD7 SPD6 ACK# SPD5 BUSY SPD4 PE SPD3 SLCT...
