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... information about the model you require technical support related 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... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be...
... information about the model you require technical support related 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... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be...
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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) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - CPU/Chassis Fan ... Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 ...
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) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - CPU/Chassis Fan ... Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 ...
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...under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, ... own risk and expense. You can use . 8 WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600...-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
...under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, ... own risk and expense. You can use . 8 WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on the CPU you want to adopt DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1600...-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
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...Windows®. Just launch this utility, you can update your PC in just a few seconds. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can load the OC ...profile to their own system to turn on your BIOS only in -one tool to shorten boot up time. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated...
...Windows®. Just launch this utility, you can update your PC in just a few seconds. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can load the OC ...profile to their own system to turn on your BIOS only in -one tool to shorten boot up time. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated...
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... support CD to enable this feature. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in order to your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash...storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to update their PC. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 11 When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the...
... support CD to enable this feature. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will power on a DHCP configured computer in order to your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our servers and flash...storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to update their PC. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to "RAID", then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode. 11 When enabling Dehumidifier Function, the...
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1.4 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 ... Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCIE2 IR1 1 PCI1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 USB4_5 1 DX11 ErP/EuP Ready AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset RoHS SPEAKER1 1 64Mb BIOS 1 LPT1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 SATA_5 SATA_3 SATA_1 SATA_6 SATA_4 SATA_2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 24 23 22 21...
1.4 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 ... Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 COM1 1 PCIE2 IR1 1 PCI1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 USB4_5 1 DX11 ErP/EuP Ready AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset RoHS SPEAKER1 1 64Mb BIOS 1 LPT1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 SATA_5 SATA_3 SATA_1 SATA_6 SATA_4 SATA_2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 24 23 22 21...
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... Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 24 Find the CIR header located next to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Connect the front USB cable to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Boot up your system and install ...Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the front USB port. Please refer to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header....
... Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the quick installation and usage of driver list.) 24 Find the CIR header located next to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Connect the front USB cable to below , pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Boot up your system and install ...Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the front USB port. Please refer to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for ASRock motherboard with CIR header....
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... waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Please be noted that the password...
... waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Please be noted that the password...
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... on a RAID disk composed of the document in the following path in the Support CD for proper configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Please refer to set RAID configuration...
... on a RAID disk composed of the document in the following path in the Support CD for proper configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of 2 or more SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from up UEFI. Please refer to set RAID configuration...
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... purpose only, and they may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you see on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system... Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing.
... purpose only, and they may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you see on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system... Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing.
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...], [Auto], [Enabled]. 47 The default value is for SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. If you set this item to RAID mode, it is [Disabled]. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI... BIOS ROM. If you want to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use ...
...], [Auto], [Enabled]. 47 The default value is for SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. If you set this item to RAID mode, it is [Disabled]. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI... BIOS ROM. If you want to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to build RAID on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use ...
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.... 62 Please follow below procedure to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to install the operating system. 1.
.... 62 Please follow below procedure to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to install the operating system. 1.
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... to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Key in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual. Press or at system POST. Press to be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in drvcfg...
... to use Windows® VistaTM 64-bit (with SP1 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit. 2. Key in RAID Mode This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to enter Boot Manual. Press or at system POST. Press to be installed on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in drvcfg...
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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... IR1 1 PCI1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 USB4_5 1 DX11 ErP/EuP Ready AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset RoHS SPEAKER1 1 64Mb BIOS 1 LPT1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 SATA_5 SATA_3 SATA_1 SATA_6 SATA_4 SATA_2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ... 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... IR1 1 PCI1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 USB4_5 1 DX11 ErP/EuP Ready AMD A55 FCH (Hudson-D2) Chipset RoHS SPEAKER1 1 64Mb BIOS 1 LPT1 CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 SATA_5 SATA_3 SATA_1 SATA_6 SATA_4 SATA_2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ... 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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.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in our support CD for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. For the BIOS setup, please refer to set...
.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.6-in our support CD for details. 4 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. For the BIOS setup, please refer to set...
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...WHQL - OEM Hardware - ErP/EuP 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 Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 4 x Ready... ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - 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) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V,...
...WHQL - OEM Hardware - ErP/EuP 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 Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 4 x Ready... ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - 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) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V,...
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...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list ...is no such limitation. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 7 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Whether...
...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list ...is no such limitation. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 7 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Whether...
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...seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you to shorten boot up time. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your Windows® desktop in a few... your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. In Fan Control, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English...
...seconds, provides a much more efficient way to save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you to shorten boot up time. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can update your Windows® desktop in a few... your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. In Fan Control, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English...
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... in the root directory of internet access granted to other words, the system can easily examine the current system con guration in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Please note that users are currently using in graphical UEFI. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC.
... in the root directory of internet access granted to other words, the system can easily examine the current system con guration in RAID mode. 10 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard English Please note that users are currently using in graphical UEFI. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC.
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... CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 29) Setting Default Clear CMOS Description Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, ...However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right ...default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 16 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard
... CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 29) Setting Default Clear CMOS Description Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, ...However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear the CMOS right ...default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. English 16 ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Motherboard