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... copyrights of their respective companies, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of documentation by ASRock. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. This device complies with Part 15 of...
... copyrights of their respective companies, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of documentation by ASRock. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. This device complies with Part 15 of...
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Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2. Installation 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2. Installation 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ...
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... to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 1 English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial...
... to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 1 English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Support CD 2 x Serial...
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CAUTION! 1. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for...adopt DDR3 2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot ..., applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www...
CAUTION! 1. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for...adopt DDR3 2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. FM2A55M-HD+ * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot ..., applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your system. ASRock website http://www...
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... interface and brings a lot more amusing. 8 English the starting and ending hours of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. In other words, the system...
... interface and brings a lot more amusing. 8 English the starting and ending hours of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without entering Windows® OS. In other words, the system...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 4 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b RJ-45 LAN 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 FM2A55M-HD+ 22 21 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) Chipset 6 7 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 TPMS1 1 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 English
1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 PWR_FAN1 3 4 CPU_FAN1 DVI1 VGA1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 HDMI SOCKET FM2b RJ-45 LAN 5 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 FM2A55M-HD+ 22 21 USB6_7 USB8_9 64Mb BIOS AMD A55 (Hudson-D2) Chipset 6 7 8 9 CHA_FAN1 10 TPMS1 1 11 PCI Express 3.0 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 English
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... any component. 2. Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges...
... any component. 2. Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 14 English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges...
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For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3). 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 16 English Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3). 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 16 English Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
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... to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause... permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 17 English ...
... to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It will cause... permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. 17 English ...
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FM2A55M-HD+ 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card ...
FM2A55M-HD+ 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card ...
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Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10 No. 16) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.10, No. 14) SATA_5 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_6...1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard. The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB ...
Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10 No. 16) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.10, No. 14) SATA_5 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_6...1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard. The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. FM2A55M-HD+ 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB ...
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...Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this... ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan...
...Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this... ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 No. 5) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan...
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FM2A55M-HD+ Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10, No. 10) S_PWRDWN# GND LAD1_L LAD2_L SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GND GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L TPM_RST# LFRAME#_L CK_33M_TPM 1 ... helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM Header F_CLKRUN# (17-pin TPMS1) SERIRQ# (see p.10, No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. Print Port Header STB# SPD0 SPD1 (25-pin LPT1) (see p.10, No. 18...
FM2A55M-HD+ Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.10, No. 10) S_PWRDWN# GND LAD1_L LAD2_L SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN GND GND +3VSB LAD0_L +3V LAD3_L TPM_RST# LFRAME#_L CK_33M_TPM 1 ... helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM Header F_CLKRUN# (17-pin TPMS1) SERIRQ# (see p.10, No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. Print Port Header STB# SPD0 SPD1 (25-pin LPT1) (see p.10, No. 18...
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...any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center...the desktop. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Step 5. Restart your system. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Boot into OS. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi...
...any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8 / 7 environment. An AMD Dual Graphics system includes an AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics processor and a motherboard based on [Auto]. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center...the desktop. What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? Step 5. Restart your system. 2.7 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics feature. Boot into OS. Install the onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. AMD Dual Graphics brings multi...
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... English 3. Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers...
... English 3. Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers...
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FM2A55M-HD+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. System Info View information about the system. 31 English Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to five different fan speeds using the graph. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
FM2A55M-HD+ FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to dampness. Enable this function and configure the period of time until the computer powers on, and the duration of the dehumidifying process. System Info View information about the system. 31 English Dehumidifier Prevent motherboard damages due to five different fan speeds using the graph. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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...the UEFI Setup Utility after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. If you start up or down to select items, then press to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise,... POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. English 36 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 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 ...
...the UEFI Setup Utility after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. If you start up or down to select items, then press to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise,... POST will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. English 36 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 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 ...
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... If [Enabled] is selected, the power consumption is [Enabled]. Please note that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at your components and motherboard. The default value is [Auto]. Use this to your own risk and expense. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to adjust EZ overclocking setting. Spread...
... If [Enabled] is selected, the power consumption is [Enabled]. Please note that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at your components and motherboard. The default value is [Auto]. Use this to your own risk and expense. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to adjust EZ overclocking setting. Spread...
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However, it is set to keep the default value for system stability. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is set to adjust GFX Engine Clock. GFX Engine Clock Use ... is under heavy load. If it is [Auto]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 39 English FM2A55M-HD+ Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.
However, it is set to keep the default value for system stability. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is selected, the motherboard will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is set to adjust GFX Engine Clock. GFX Engine Clock Use ... is under heavy load. If it is [Auto]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 39 English FM2A55M-HD+ Processor Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.
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The default value is [Enabled]. 48 English The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you enable Fast Boot option. CSM Please disable CSM when you plan to use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. ACPI HPET table Use this item to submit Windows® certification. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system.
The default value is [Enabled]. 48 English The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you enable Fast Boot option. CSM Please disable CSM when you plan to use this motherboard to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. ACPI HPET table Use this item to submit Windows® certification. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system.